Halloween Just Around The Corner

 Have Friends Over For Chili (MY Recipe) & Go Trick Or Treating

by Fran Larson

October is one of my very favorite months. My oldest daughter, Julie started a family tradition for Halloween. Her children are grown now but her sisters, who have small children are following suit with this fun tradition.

Here it is: She makes two huge pots of chili. You will find the recipe at the bottom of this article.



She then invites family, neighbors and friends with their spouses and children. Usually, we all chip in and bring crackers, salad or a side dish that goes well with Chili.

We all eat our delicious chili. Eating around 5:00p.m. works well because the children and pumped up and ready to go. Hopefully, we can get them to eat some good food before the sugar surge begins.

Almost everyone brings their camera. It is fun to see everyone in their costume. You will be amazed how fast the years go by. Reflections on Halloween are better with pictures to spike that memory of Halloween.

Then, the parents take the children out Trick or Treating. Some of us stay at the house to give out treats to the other children that ring the door bell for Trick or Treat. Then, when everyone is back at the house, we help the children eat their treats! I know, all the calories involved are so high, but it is only once a year. Everyone is safe. Everyone is happy.

To top off a wonderful evening, my husband Jim shows the pictures from his digital camera on the television.

Happy Halloween! Here's my Chili:

Frannie's Fine Halloween Chili - A Huge Pot

2 medium onions, chopped

2 lbs lean ground beef

2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 cans diced tomatoes

2 cans tomato soup

2 cans black beans

1 can kidney beans

2 tablespoons flour

2 soup cans of water

Salt, pepper and chili powder, to taste Place ground beef and onions in a big pot and saut until beef is brown and onions are soft. Drain off grease. Add Worcestershire sauce, canned tomatoes, tomato soup and beans. Put flour, salt, pepper and chili powder in soup can, then fill can with water; stir. Pour into chili mixture. Add another soup can of water.

Simmer for one hour; giving it a stir now and then. It is even more delicious the next day or two. It can also be frozen.

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Francine Larson Has an AA Degree From St Petersburg College. Taught Nursery School, Children’s Choir, Paraprofessional for First Grade

Co-Author of Character Keys to a Bright Future. Writes poetry, short stories and articles. Unlimited Minutes published by Taborri.Com

Personal: Married, four daughters

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