Getting Ready for a Day of Greeting and Grazing

Today, I'm on my way to GoodTaste! Pittsburgh. Looks to be a fun time, a great chance to meet other foodies, and of course - the samples. I'll be posting images and comments later.

Spider Spaghetti - A Fun and Easy Halloween Dinner For Before "Trick Or Treat" Time

I'm definitely not going to classify this as gourmet food. But for fun meals, especially around Halloween, this one is so cool that I had to recommend it. It's also pretty awesome because it features hotdogs AND spaghetti - kind of reminds me of Spaghetti O's with Franks from when I was a kid.

The Brighton's Kitchen has a fun rundown of how to make this easy treat, along with some really good photos so you can easily see how it's done.

Just in Case You Need a Last Minute Dinner Idea

There's always "Meat." The classic potted meat, or Spam as most of us know it can be whipped up in a hurry. And, its juicy natural flavoring can be enhanced by adding fruits, broth, or even gravy. Who knew?

Add a side of instant rice and your family will be clamoring for more.

Believe it or not, Spam is actually a comfort food to a lot of people (though I'm guessing most are at least 40 years or older). There are 13 varieties and the cans are sold around the world.