Comments on: It’s Halloween and a Beef Dhansak Curry

By: Amy @ Elephant Eats

Amy @ Elephant Eats — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 02:06:28 +0000

I had no idea Trick-or-Treating made it to Australia! Haha, so cool.

By: Nami | Just One Cookbook

Nami | Just One Cookbook — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:54:56 +0000

When I left Japan 15 years ago, Halloween wasn’t there but now I heard some kids attend trick or treating events where they are hosted at certain places. But I would say they are confused too. They try to imitate and adapt to their culture but I think it’s not quite the same. Sorry about the wine incident. And I’m always amazed how well prepared you are (talking about dinner you made in advance). I took the kids out knowing that I’d be busy I refused to cook. LOL.

By: Lilly Sue

Lilly Sue — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:30:11 +0000

This looks yummy! I like the idea of lentils with curry 🙂

By: Jed Gray (sportsglutton)

Jed Gray (sportsglutton) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:32:26 +0000

No towel offered? That is about as rude as it gets. You should have trick or treated in Napa Valley where parents walk around with wine glasses that are filled at each house visited by other parents. One big party!

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:17:43 +0000

That sounds so much more civilised and organised. I was only going to hand out the homemade treats to the children in the street who know me. It’s sad that we no longer live with the same level of trust that of years gone by.

By: My Kitchen Stories

My Kitchen Stories — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:43:42 +0000

I dont like those Mothers Charlie, fancy not helping you out, you are such a lovely and well dressed woman I would be mortified. I am glad alfie enjoyed himself. Sad you didnt get to give out any cupcakes. I always find the standard of beggers to be low and supply freddo frogs!!

By: Desire Empire

Desire Empire — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:28:13 +0000

It should really be called Halloween and other catastrophes don’t you think. I’m not too keen either but my kids are leading the way big time. Your planning though was impeccable and after the white wine incident at least you had a beautiful meal to come home to. Like Alfie I would call it a successful night.
Carolyn

By: cityhippyfarmgirl

cityhippyfarmgirl — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:42:06 +0000

Halloween does seem to be getting bigger round these parts, but I’m not sure I will ever be right behind it… carrot stick anyone??

By: Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen

Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:39:26 +0000

What a warming dish after being soaked by wine.. I think she was quite rude, actually. Your customs are different from ours. We never make anything homemade anymore because of the worry of someone “slipping something into the food”. Everyone hands out small pre-bought packets of candy and some give out pop or a bag of chips. The kids often use a pillowcase so they can get a bigger haul of candy and they have to dump it out so we can make sure everything in the bag is safe and not opened. If we run out of treats, we put up a hand-made sign that says “All Shelled Out”.. and I actually have no idea where that comes from, lol! I’m glad Alfie had a blast!

By: Minnie@thelady8home

Minnie@thelady8home — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:28:43 +0000

Normally we make this from chicken, though this looks equally good.

When we arrived in USA we had no clue about Halloween either. Yet now it has become very big with my kids.