Mmmm.... Littery...

Well, it is less than a week now until the 4th Annual All Hallows Eve Bash. I am less than prepared this year. Everything is all out of whack right now. Hold on... Stop right there. What the heck is "whack"? Is that a legitimate term, "out of whack"? When is anything ever "in whack"? Sorry. I just really want to try to validate at least one of the odd terms that has found itself entrenched in my vernacular. Anyway... back to the lack of preparation.... I wasn't sure if I was going to still be in London at this point, so not wanting to place any carts before any of my fictional horses, I chose a more "low key" approach to the decorations this year. My modest Halloween trimmings (both inside and out) in no way reflect the uber-excitement I feel each year at this time. There is something about Halloween that does it for me! The idea of becoming something or someone completely opposite from the person you are, even if just for one night, seems appealing to me. I take pride in my creative costumes and love entertaining friends and family during the Bash! I also love to be the match that strikes the "oooh...ahhh" flame with my shock-value delicacies. I'm speaking specifically about the annual jello-brain autopsy, and the more recent addition: the kitty litter cake. These completely edible -yet visually horrifying desserts invoke a myriad of reactions throughout the night, from "awesome" to "that is the most disgusting thing I've ever seen and I refuse to look at it, let alone try to eat it". Reaction is my desired outcome -I don't care what kind. The kitty litter cake went practically untouched last year -due to its authentic look, and I debated as to whether or not to serve it this time around. I then heard that it was being discussed by some invited guests who, this year, wanted to give it a try. Well that just made my mind up right there. So, I bought all the necessary ingredients with which to horrify and disgust my party guests on Saturday. There will be comments, squeamish winces, looks of disgust -and possibly even some dry heaves. I'm ready to make the culinary oddity with delight! Hey... I've got to give the people what they want.

HAVE YOUR SAY: What's the most disgusting thing you've ever eaten (or refused to eat)?