Hello Halloween!
Only one week until the streets are filled with happy Halloweeners all dressed up and ready to collect candy.
My boys used to love to dress up in costumes all year long. Dressing up and then going door-to-door collecting candy on Halloween was just a huge bonus. They would wonder how come they only got to do it once a year.
Speaking of my boys, 25 years ago today was a monumental day for my husband Kent and me. Our very first child was born. Josiah Jefferson Kent Smith surprised all of us and was so excited to see his new world he came two and a half months early. Weighing just two and a half pounds he was an amazing miracle. After 63 days in NICU we brought our first baby boy home and now all of a sudden he’s this amazing 25-year-old with a business degree and a job in his field and significantly taller then his mom although I can still stop him with “the look.” Don't make me take my seat belt off!
The picture is him on his first Halloween. He was so cute and still is, just a much hairier version.
This time of year there are an abundance of sweet treats. It might be a good idea to bring balance with all the sweets and add in something healthy. The two recipes I’ve included this week do just that. They have a healthy component combined with a sweet side which equals delicious!
I was thinking one recipe would be for kids and the other for adults but in reality I’m pretty sure adults and kids alike will love both. I like them for two reasons, one they have that healthy element I mentioned and the other is they are very quick and easy with simple ingredients. You can whip them up in no time.
I hope everyone has a very safe and Happy Halloween!
Joanne Smith is a registered dietitian.