Spooky S’mores Martini for Halloween

It wouldn't be Halloween here in Salem, MA if we weren't drinking some kind of goofy, seasonal cocktail. This year, it's the Spooky S'mores Martini, which we served with flaming Halloween Peeps.

Toasted Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Ridiculously easy, step-by-step photo recipe for Toasted Pumpkin Seed Brittle. Need a last minute hostess gift? This'll work like a charm. (Plus a bunch of suggestions for other brittle flavor combos.)

Homemade Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

This was my first whack at homemade dog biscuits. I honestly don't know why I waited so long to try this at home. They were so easy.

Life in Salem, MA at Halloween

What's it like to live in Salem, Massachusetts during Halloween season? Pull up a chair and I'll tell you all about it.

Fiery Pumpkin Hummus

This pumpkin hummus is hot and spicy--and makes a great app for the Fall season. Serve it in a hollowed out sugar pumpkin.

Wordless Wednesday: Frankenstein Layer Cake

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A Visit to Tendercrop Farm (Newburyport, MA)

Whenever The Little Black Cat and I go adventuring in Newburyport, we almost always stop at Tendercrop Farm on the way home. They're open every day year-round. The produce is great, a lot of it...

We Won Best Blog in Northshore Magazine!

Ahoy! Quick note today with super awesome news! We're so honored to announce that The Hungry Mouse won Best Blog, editor's choice, in the 2013 Best of the Northshore (BONS) awards, presented by Northshore Magazine. Thanks, guys!...

Spicy Roast Turkey Breast with Honey Butter Glaze

OK, I've had a zillion requests for this, mainly from my Homemade Deli-Style Roast Beef recipe. That's this thing here (if you like roast beef, I highly recommend it, both for flavor AND cost cutting...

Fourth of July 2013 in Salem MA

So, when you live by the water in Salem, Massachusetts, the Fourth of July is kind of a big deal. The celebration basically happens in our backyard. Here's a quick peek at what it's...