More ways to keep Halloween safe and fun

Four fun and healthy Halloween snacks

• Halloween “Ghosts:” Strawberries dipped in white chocolate and decorated with ghost faces.

• Deviled “Spider” eggs: Deviled eggs served with a plastic spider.

• “Mummy” dog: A hot dog wrapped like a mummy in Pillsbury dough and baked.

• Veggie “Skeleton” platter: On a big plate, place vegetables in the shape of a skeleton.

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