Family GatheringsNo. 1476 · The 2026 edition
Halloween – Jenny Steffens Hobick
Combine creativity and comfort food with a pumpkin carving bash and a pot of slow-cooked chili.
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at blog.jennysteffens.com.
Host a pumpkin carving party where guests design their own jack-o'-lanterns while you simmer a hearty braised beef chili. The warm, savory aroma fills the air as carvers work, and when the carving is done, everyone gathers to enjoy bowls of chili topped with cheese, sour cream, or fresh herbs. This party idea blends festive crafting with a satisfying meal perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
About this
This page is the Halloween index of Jenny Steffens Hobick's blog. It gathers six Halloween-related posts — a classic chocolate sheet cake, an easy-assembly donut treat, heirloom pumpkin and acorn sugar cookies packaged in boxes, a pumpkin carving party with braised beef chili, a Halloween greeting, and Halloween gifts sent in the mail. The page offers only post titles and links, so it works as a gateway to the individual Halloween posts rather than a full party plan.
Food & drink
- Classic Chocolate Sheet Cake
- Donuts for Halloween
- Heirloom Pumpkin & Acorn Sugar Cookies
- Braised Beef Chili
Activities
- Pumpkin Carving Party
- Sending Halloween gifts in the mail
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