Joelle Tshudy performing “Over The Moon,” in RENT.

Joelle Tshudy and Virginia Vass

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Join me for a Sweet Soirée, where a night of treats, tricks, and peculiar surprises await! This is my first Halloween in my cheap old house, and after uncovering the stories of its previous owners, they might just make an appearance tonight to help me throw the ultimate vintage Halloween bash. Keep an eye out for three familiar faces (The Deadly Dames) who are sure to bring the a melodic chill down your spine. ————— RECIPES HALLO-WITCH CAKE Makes 1 witch and 12 cupcakes 1 box spice cake mix1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar1/4 tsp salt3 eggs1 cup whole milk1 cup sour cream1 cup canned pumpkin2 tsp vanilla extract Mix until just combined. Do not use a mixer or it will get tough. Bake for 30-35 mins for the cake and 23-26 for the cupcakes. CREAM CHEESE RUSSIAN BUTTERCREAM 3 sticks unsalted butter (softened) 6oz cream cheese (softened) 1 cup sweetened condensed milk ———————— COAL MINERS HARVEST STEW 2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 celery stalks, 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can chopped green chilies 3 bay leaves 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 lb./ 450g butternut squash, peeled and cubed 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut in rounds 2 cups chicken stock fresh parsley chopped to garnish salt and pepper Tip: simmer without the carrots and butternut squash for 50 mins. Add them and cook for 40 more minutes. ———————- COOKBOOK! Purchase my cookbook Peculiar Baking, A Practical Guide to Strange Confections. https://www.nikkalcaraz.com/cookbook ———————- Song Credits The Boogyman Arranged by: Wisteria Theatre Company @wisteriatheater-kids Lyrics: Nikk Alcaraz Worms Crawl In Arranged by: Wisteria Theatre Company Lyrics: Nikk Alcaraz (inspired by The Hearse Song) Sweet Soirée Music: Bobby Brader Lyrics: Nikk Alcaraz ———————— Follow me on social media! @nikkalcaraz on all platforms

In this Halloween special, Step back in time as we uncover 100-year-old Halloween fun! Get ready for a vintage journey through the rare 1923 Dennison Bogie Book. Bogie Books were halloween suggestion books packed with Halloween party ideas, costumes, decorations, made from crepe paper. Sit back and enjoy while we resurrect the spirits of Halloweens past! All recipes and templates can be found on my site. https://www.nikkalcaraz.com/post/halloween-special-practical-peculiarities Timestamps -00:20 What is a Dennison's Bogie Book? -01:13 Trick or treaters at the door -02:00 Deadly Dames (Song 1) -03:05 Popcorn Balls -07:25 Halloween food spread -07:45 Donut Tower -08:55 Halloween Ambiance -09:05 Deadly Dames Scare-o-lers (Song 2) -09:39 Vintage halloween streamer festooning / Garland -11:30 Vintage Dennison crepe paper streamers -11:25 Vintage Halloween Scaredy Cat Lantern -13:55 Jack O Lantern History (Samhain) -14:36 Jack Horner Pie -16:30 Halloween Table Setting -17:23 Deadly Dames Trick or treaters -18:03 Crepe Paper Halloween Costumes -18:30 vintage Halloween Games / Old Halloween Games/ Fortune Cake -19:34 Dance party (The roaring 20's) Bogie Boogie -20:10 Deadly Dames (Song 3) -20:56 Sign off -21:31 1923 Dennison Bogie Book Flip Through Thank you to the amazing cast and crew for helping me pull this off! From a single idea and an old book, this Halloween spectacle was created. DEADLY DAMES -Renee Wylder -Lexi Collins -Joelle tshudy @wisteriatheater-kids Videography: Weston St. James Producer/Host: Nikk Alcaraz Follow Practical Peculiarities- Nikk Alcaraz for more peculiar inspiration. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicalpeculiarities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkalcaraz

You're invited to an epic princess sleepover starring your favorite Disney princess friends! "It's Cool to be Yourself" is from Topsy Turvy: A Frozen Adventure," an original princess pop-punk musical for kids by the Wisteria Theater Company. Stay tuned for upcoming live performances! Music and Lyrics: Lexi and Josh Collins Videographer: Leah France Ice Queen: Renee Wylder Frozen Sister: Lexi Collins Cindy: Joelle Tshudy Beauty: Annie Claire Hudson Princess of Motunui: Shelby Miguel Wigs by Jon Sparks @wigs_by_jon Location: @ynbystudios8330 wisteriatheater.com

Sheila (Jaclyn Mercer), Bebe (Alex Colavecchio), Maggie (Joelle Tshudy) https://www.alexcolavecchio.com Instagram: @alexcolavecchio