Delicious Food: What a Boo-Tiful Way To Celebrate Halloween
Marbella may be known for its year-round sunny weather and yes, a trip to the beach isn’t necessarily off-limits this time of year, but there is a chill in the air first thing in the morning here on the Costa del Sol, which tells us Autumn -and Halloween has arrived! And like any holiday, here at Leo Foods, we love celebrating with delicious food!
Halloween may be best known for pumpkins, toffee apples and sweets for trick or treating, but around the world there’s a heap of other foods that people associate with Halloween, so this year why not give some of them a try too?
Barmbrack in Ireland
Freshly baked bread generously studded with raisins and sultanas is the go-to Halloween treat in Ireland. Pick up some plump ITAC raisins and sultanas from Leo Foods to try your hand at this delicious treat this year -we even carry Doves Farm Gluten Free Flour for those who need it and a full selection of teas and infusions so you can enjoy a satisfying cuppa with your barmbrack this year.
Pao de Deus in Portugal
Portugal celebrates Todos Santos on November 1 with a sweet bread known as pao de deus. Flavoured with rum, vanilla and coconut, these fluffy on the inside but crunchy on the outside treats are a glorious way to celebrate the Halloween season. Try making them this year with Ecomil coconut milk and Taylor & Colledge organic vanilla bean paste for even more deliciousness!
Pan dei Morti in Italy
On November 2, celebrate Halloween like an Italian with pan dei morti, a mouth-wateringly delicious yeast-risen cookie made with ground almonds, pine nuts, cinnamon and lemon, all available from Leo Foods supermarket in Marbella or online in our eShop! They’re similar in texture to a biscotti and taste incredible when dunked into a strong cup of coffee (pro tip: get yourself some Al Najjar coffee with cardamom for an aromatic Halloween treat like other!)
Pan de Muertos in Mexico
Mexico doesn’t celebrate Halloween, but does celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, and does so with a special sweet bread known as pan de muerto. Its flavour depends greatly on the region (orange, anise, chocolate, or almond are quite typical), are decorated with extra dough in the shape of crossed bones on top, and are traditionally eaten at their loved ones’ grave sites. These, like many traditional Halloween foods from around the world, can easily made vegan too! Just grab your favourite non-dairy milk, Free and Easy egg replacer, and your favourite flavouring for a completely personalised and oh-so delicious treat.
Do you plan on making any of these tasty Halloween foods from around the world? Then tag us on Facebook or Instagram. We’d love to see your spooktacular Halloween creations.
