Happy Friday, gang. And Happy Halloween. Okay, Halloween is technically next Thursday, but Kelly and I are getting into the holiday spirit a few days early. It’s always a fun day when you add a little extra fun to your life and your outfit. I’m always sharing that fashion should be FUN but that goes double with our lives. Right?! Aging is not all doom and gloom. Who wants to turn into a grumpy old man or woman during our golden years? Getting older has its perks and we understand all too well that life is too short. So go on, put a little fun into your lives this weekend.
Per usual Kelly has whipped up a yummy appetizer and we have a delicious cocktail perfect for a fall day. I don’t know about you but I am enjoying the cooler temps and slipping into suede boots, blazers and sweaters. Ah the joys of fall and fall fashion my favorite time of the year.
TL;DR
Today, we are celebrating Halloween!
Our casual Friday outfits are shoppable via text and image widgets
We are making fondue and a hot cider cocktail
Happy Halloween!
Beth’s Halloween Costume
I have several costumes on hand but I couldn’t resist adding this Pink Ladies Costume into the mix. Grease was one of my favorite movies back in the day and the biggest box office hit of 1978. And the PInk Ladies added so much to the storyline, especially Betty Rizzo played by Stockard Channing. Marty Maraschino, Frenchie, and Jan were essential members of this iconic girls’ group and I adored their pink jackets!
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Beth’s Outfit: Pink Ladies Costume | Black Top | Black Side Zip Pants | Ballet Flats (old, similar here and here)
Kelly’s Outfit: Olive Oyl Costume at Walmart | Olive Oyl Costume at Amazon | Boots
Kelly’s Halloween Costume
I decided to go as Olive Oyl for my Halloween costume this year. I watched Popeye cartoons as a kid, and I remember loving the iconic Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl in Robert Altman’s Popeye film from 1980.
Shop the Outfits
Beth’s Outfit: Pink Ladies Costume | Black Top | Black Side Zip Pants | Ballet Flats (old, similar here and here)
Kelly’s Outfit: Olive Oyl Costume at Walmart | Olive Oyl Costume at Amazon | Boots
Halloween Gingered Pear Cider
This is a great hot cocktail, the kitchen smelled so festive as we simmered the cider, pear juice, ginger, and cinnamon sticks. You can leave out the vodka for a delicious, all-ages hot cider.
Mini Angled Measuring Cup | Copper Moscow Mule Mugs
Gingered Pear Cider
Ingredients:
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups pear juice
- Small pinch of salt
- 1 cinnamon sticks
- 1 thin slice of fresh ginger
- 1 ¼ cups vodka
Instructions:
- Combine apple cider, pear juice, salt, cinnamon sticks, and ginger slices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Discard cinnamon and ginger, stir in vodka, and serve.
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Spider Web Table Runner | Faux Pumpkins | Black Faux Eucalyptus Stems | Halloween Crows | Ceramic Pumpkins | Halloween Wreath | Halloween Urn
Halloween Riesling-Gruyère Fondue
We usually make a Halloween charcuterie board, but this year we decided to mix things up with a Riesling-Gruyère Fondue with a delicious assortment of sausage, fruit, and bread for dipping.
Charlotte Street Oval Serving Platter | Striped Tidbit Plates | Matte White Fondue Set
Riesling-Gruyère Fondue
Ingredients:
- 16 oz. Gruyère Cheese shredded (4 cups)
- 2 tbsp. AP Flour
- 1 cup Dry Riesling
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 2 tbsp. Brandy
- 1 tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp. Ground nutmeg
To Serve
- Black pepper
- Grilled sausage cubed
- Sourdough Bread cubed
- Apple wedges
- Grapes
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, toss together cheese and flour until well coated, and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, bring wine and garlic to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and add ½ cup of cheese mixture, stirring constantly until melted. Add remaining cheese mixture ½ cup at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is melted and the cheese mixture is smooth, about 8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the brandy, lemon juice, and nutmeg until combined. Keep warm over low heat, or transfer to a heated fondue pot. Garnish with pepper and serve immediately with cubed sausage, bread, apples, and grapes.
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Happy Halloween!
Oscar, Ollie, Kelly, and I wish you a lovely weekend and a Happy Halloween!
Shop the Outfits
Beth’s Outfit: Pink Ladies Costume | Black Top | Black Side Zip Pants | Ballet Flats (old, similar here and here)
Kelly’s Outfit: Olive Oyl Costume at Walmart | Olive Oyl Costume at Amazon | Boots
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You fun loving ladies look great! Happy Halloween!!
Have a great weekend!
Too fun!! Happy early Halloween and Happy Friday, Beth and Kelly! You both look awesome … and our boy, Oscar (and Ollie)! I’ll check your cocktail and fondue app. Thanks for all you do ~
I haven’t had fondue in years but it’s still just as delicious as I remember!
Oh my goodness, adorable times two! Thank you for sharing those terrific costumes!
Halloween is just so much fun!
You both look cute! We should always strive for fun! The recipe and cocktails look yummy and am going to try both!
I think you will love both recipes!