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!

PB&J "Sushi"

Have a little sophisticate on your hands? Our little guy thinks sushi is "cool" but there's no way he's eating raw fish. His new favorite for lunch is "sushi" that is just right for him.

• soft/white bread


• creamy peanut butter


• jelly

Trim crust from bread. Use small roller (or clean soup can) and roll out bread. Smooth on peanut butter and jelly. Roll lengthwise, seam side down. Slice horizontally. Enjoy!