Mummies!

This year C decided he'd like to be a mummy for Halloween, and it's morphed into all things mummy around here. I did finish the mummy costume this morning (photos to come), but we've been having some mummy fun beyond the costume. C has been reading books on ancient Egypt, current day Egypt, mummification, and King Tut. I also brought him back some goodies from the Discovery King Tut exhibit in NYC. Maybe I have a budding archaeologist on my hands? In the meantime, our mummy fun...

Mummy Pumpkin

Mummy Hotdogs
(Kosher beef hotdogs wrapped in strips of crescent rolls)

Spider Web Dip

(Ketchup, spiral of mustard, spread mustard in pattern with a toothpick)

Mummy with Mustard Eyes

Mummy Meatloaf

Mummy Meatloaf

Use whatever meatloaf recipe you like, and hand mold into the shape of a mummy. Bake and once thoroughly cooked, add strips of cheese to look like a mummy. Allow to soften in warm oven, just a couple of minutes. I cut Kalamata olives for the eyes- a big hit!

Garlic-Dill Aioli

As my weight-loss quest continues, I am in a constant search for EASY foods that entice my tastebuds, while remaining natural and as unprocessed as possible. My requirement is that I already have most, if not all, ingredients on hand. Returning from the gym today I was craving something that would jazz up my boring turkey sandwich, so here's my creation:

• 1/3 c. olive oil mayo


• 2 cloves garlic


• 1/4-1/2 tsp. dried dill weed (fresh is best, but it is out of season; go sparingly with fresh)


• Twist or two of fresh ground pepper


• Optional: fresh lemon juice (1/2 tsp.)

Note, all measurements are approximate- I don't measure anything! Mix all together, use as a sandwich spread. Store, covered, in refrigerator.