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Giant Reese’s Cup Cake

Chocolate and Peanut Butter. Amazing. Delicious. Perfect. This classic combination has stood the test of time and is immortalized in the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. But sometimes, I just want to eat cake… but also Reese’s peanut butter cups. So I made a cake. It’s not like this hasn’t been done before, because it definitely has. But this one is mine, and I’m obsessed with the flavor, texture and deliciousness of it all.

(but it’s super annoying to make)

I shouldn’t be saying that about my own recipe, but I won’t lie to you, it’s annoying. Since there is no actual baking involved, there is instead a lot of refrigerator time. Every time you do a layer, the cake sits in the fridge for 30 minutes before you can do the next one. That’s the worst part about this cake. But if you have 2 free hours and feel like tackling it, then I would recommend it, because it’s like a whole lot of peanut butter cups that you can eat like a cake.

So come have some cake that’s more like candy as we are only TWO days away from Halloween!

Find the cake recipe here

October 29, 2018
Zoe & Eric Carve Pumpkins

It’s 5 days until Halloween, and it’s about time to start carving pumpkins. Since Eric and I already went pumpkin picking, we decided to carve them as well.

I’ve never actually carved a pumpkin myself, since I almost sliced my hand off last time I tried doing it. But using a pattern (for me) was very helpful. I chose something more traditional, but also close to my heart, a cat. In case you didn’t already know, I have 4 of them.

Eric however, didn’t use a pattern, he drew his own, going for a more nerdy feel with the Deathly Hallows, which I wholeheartedly support. He also borrowed his friend Dustin (see the end of the post for his details), to help out with the process.

Carving pumpkins can be hard work. First you cut off the top, or the bottom, and scoop out all the seeds. Then you scrape down the side that you are carving. Once that is done, you either draw the pattern on, or use a pre-made pattern. I used the little plastic knives that came with the pumpkin pattern, but any serrated knife will do really.

You should start with the smallest most delicate pieces. Wait until the end to pop out the cut pieces as well. Oh, and pop them out from the inside! But most of all, you should have fun when you carve your pumpkin! Even if you’re not planning on keeping the pumpkin, you should have SO much fun with it.

Don’t forget to get all the pumpkin goop off the seeds, wash them, and then season with a drizzle of oil and sea salt, and then roast for 15-20 minutes at 300F.

Enjoy your pumpkins this Halloween!

Credit to:

@akysora
Instagram: Dustinklc

October 26, 2018
Zoe & Eric Eat Food in Salem

While we were in Salem last week, we made sure to eat some pretty good food. We tried to hit a few places, including some street food, because in October, there are food vendors everywhere.

If you are visiting Salem, we are recommending that you visit The Salem Cheese Shop. Located just a few steps away from the main streets you’ll be on, The Salem Cheese shop is incredible. Not only do they have hard to find cheeses and a large variety, they also carry a huge selection of wine, oils, and accouterments. We are giving the Cheese Shop 9.5/10, just because it’s a little hard to find if you don’t know what you’re looking for.

The Salem Cheese Shop

Skip the Dunkin Donuts when you go to Salem. I know, I know, that’s pretty much blasphemy as a New Englander. But, when in Salem, we want you to stop by the Brew Box. It’s a small coffee and breakfast sandwich shop. Not only do they have really good breakfast sandwiches, the prices are fair and it’s altogether really cute in the way it is set up.

Eric’s sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. He rated it a solid 4/5.

For lunch/drinks around noon, we went to the Roof at The Hotel Salem. Rooftop restaurants and bars are a favorite of ours here at One More Bite. While it was chilly in Salem, there were heaters up there, and the sun made it nice and warm. The view was incredible and so were the drinks. But we’re here to talk about the food. Frankly, we were disenchanted with the offerings. While the tacos we got were good, we only got two, and they were priced at $14.00. Frankly, that’s a rip-off. The guacamole, which is meant to be shared, was very small. Only good enough for one person. Not so nice. Until they up the portion size or lower the price, we rate the Roof at The Hotel Salem at a 5.5 out of 10.

Grace (@theedgarallanho) eats a taco at The Rooftop at The Hotel Salem

We ended our Salem trip by eating at The Hawthorne Hotel, specifically at The Tavern on the Green. We got a reservation because we were a group of nine, and they seated us at a large square table. Barry and Matt ordered appetizers, getting boneless chicken wings and soup. Eric also had the soup. The soup was given a glowing recommendation all around as were the chicken wings. As for dinner, the orders spanned from a Raspberry Chicken Salad to Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf and a variety of burgers and sandwiches. While the salad was lacking in chicken, the rest of the entrees got glowing reviews. We’re giving Tavern on the Green an 8/10.

Grain Bowl from Tavern on the Green at the Hawthorne Hotel

October 23, 2018
Halloween 2018 Premier!

If you’re a fan of horror, then you know that Halloween 2018 comes out today. I only know because I made this fun dessert for the premier. I hate horror movies, they actually scare me. Although, I should be more specific. I don’t mind the blood and violence, it’s more about the creepy music. But enough about me.

In order to honor the legacy of Michael Myers, I decided to stab some dessert, and have my own murder spree… with the only victims being cake. Angels food cake, coated in dark chocolate glaze, stuffed with red icing, and stabbed with tiny icing cleavers (that I bought at Michael’s).

I hope you guys enjoy the movie, and maybe stab some cakes of your own!

October 19, 2018
Zoe & Eric Go to Salem

As so many people from New England know, Salem, Massachusetts is the place to go in October. From the 1st to the 31st of the spookiest month of the year, Salem goes into full Halloween mode. Visitors even dress up and go on tours, visit stores and buy ingredients for all the potions they could ever hope to make.

View from the Hotel Salem Rooftop Bar

There are so many shops, so we had to pick and choose which we went in to.

Emporium 32- for all of your Victorian and Steampunk needs

Eric and I both got psychic readings at Crow Haven Corner, the oldest magic shop in Salem. I have never had one before, but when in Salem, get a psychic reading. It was actually really interesting, and being surrounded by people who believe so strongly and have such a connection to that world was illuminating and comforting. We recommend trying it if you haven’t ever had a reading.

Crow Haven Corner- The Oldest Magic Shop in Salem

So we recommend that you go to Salem whether you live in New England or not. It’s an amazing place to visit, even in the off season. We’re definitely going to go back, not only next year, but hopefully again this year. We do however recommend that you book your hotel a year (or more!) in advance.

Our recommendations include, but are not limited to: Hex, Emporium 32, The Salem Cheese Shop, Crow Haven Corner, Village Silversmith, and Aroma Sanctum Perfumes.

October 18, 2018
Make It Spooky: Decorating for Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner and we have to talk about a very important part of it. Decorating. Every year, thousands of people go all out and create masterpieces out of their homes to celebrate the holiday. Lights, blowups, animatronics… the possibilities are endless thanks to stores like Spirit Halloween.

Growing up we always had some sort of decoration, although it was generally a purple light up spider web complete with spider, an old animatronic ghost that vibrated and made noise when you passed its infrared sensor, and gauzy spider webs all over the bushes. Oh, and my mom would answer the door in a witch’s hat. This was all before blow-ups and talking skulls and crazy light shows set to music became a thing. But then we moved, and everything changed in the décor department.

In order to really get into the mind of someone who enjoys celebrating and decorating for Halloween, I spoke to someone I know very well who takes great pride in making our house stand out for Halloween and in turn, receives 1200-1500 kids and parents as trick or treaters every year; my brother Noah.

OMB: Where are the best places to buy Halloween decorations… in your opinion?

Noah: Spirit Halloween is the best place, they have the best shit. Unless you shop online, you can’t find stuff like Spirit Halloween has. Unless you’re looking specifically for lights, then I definitely suggest target.

OMB: So, what’s the most important thing to consider when decorating for Halloween?

Noah: Lights. You really have to consider the placement, the colors you choose, and whether it looks good or natural. Lights create the ambiance and reduce the need for brighter lights, such as flashlights which negate the point of having scary decorations.

OMB: What is your favorite Halloween decoration?

Noah: A fog machine. If you put it in the right place, you don’t need anything else. You can scare people and create the right environment just by turning it on.

OMB: What advice would you give to those who want to know how to decorate their home?

Noah: Be smart about what you buy. A little goes a long way, and it’s more about trying to scare people than anything else for me at least.

October 11, 2018
Halloween Shots

As Halloween approaches, plans are set in motion. Kids find their costumes and find their bags for holding candy. Their parents discuss who will take them trick or treating and who will stay home and hand out candy. On the other end, young adults and adults without children are planning their own festivities. Parties, clubbing, massive costumed events, they’re all out there waiting to be attended by the masses.

On the 31st, while the kiddies are out collecting all the candy they can eat, the party people out there need something different and new and themed to drink. That’s where we come in.

Whether you need a pre-game drink or a signature shot for your own party or event, we have it all covered for you. For your guests who don’t drink, we made these shots so that they can be made virgin and still taste delicious. You’ll find 4 Halloween and Horror themed shots below.

A spooky Bleeding Margarita that will tingle your taste buds.

The Classic Candy Corn Jello Shot that will have you loving the candy’s alcoholic cousin.

Take a sip of the Fairy Godmother, a very sweet drink that will have you wishing for more.

And the Black Magic Shot which will bring out your inner witch or sorcerer.

I just want to state that these drinks are for those 21 and over in the United States and whatever the drinking age is in your country for everywhere else.

October 4, 2018