Frightening fromage

Contrary to popular belief, it is easy being cheesy. Hormel’s Goblin Cheeseball recipe will add a goofy yet ghoulish touch to any Halloween party menu, and you can make it in a snap. All you need to do is buy a prepared cheese ball from the grocery store (without nuts, if you can find one) and shape it into a head. Add sliced pepperoni strips for the hair, mushrooms and olives for the eyes, and sliced pepperoni and almonds for the teeth and tongue. The more bizarre-looking, the better.

The cat’s meow

Any chocolate lover would feel lucky to have this black cat cross her path. Godiva’s Halloween Ballotins, decorated with a sleek black cat and festive pumpkins, is the perfect Halloween treat for the sweet tooth. Each box contains an assortment of chocolates. They cost $35 for 1 pound, $20.50 for 1/2 pound or $12 for 1/4 pound and are available at Filene’s in Bangor, Beal’s Jewelry Store in Ellsworth or by calling (800) 946-3482.

Spooky cookies

Looking for a boo-tiful treat for the kids? Try these white chocolate-covered ghost cookies dreamed up by Jan Campbell of Cakes by Jan in Bangor. The cookie cutters cost $4 for a set of three and are available at Cakes by Jan at 214 Hammond St. or online at www.cakesbyjan.com.