{"id":3695,"date":"2016-11-10T09:40:14","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T14:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/?p=3695"},"modified":"2016-11-10T11:10:35","modified_gmt":"2016-11-10T16:10:35","slug":"all-things-vampire-vampire-bliss-give-us-a-kiss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/all-things-vampire-vampire-bliss-give-us-a-kiss\/","title":{"rendered":"All Things Vampire…Vampire Bliss? Give Us A Kiss"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vampires have held our fascination for hundreds of years. They have gone from something people believed were real, to a fictional creature to fear in the night, to lost souls, to lovers.<\/p>\n

To celebrate opening to submissions for Triskaidekaphilia 2: Ravenous<\/a>, Pen and Kink Publishing is hosting a series on vampires to get you in the mood.<\/p>\n

This week Christine Belgarde gives you suggestions on a vampire night to tide you over until the release or, if you’re submitting, get you in the mindset.<\/p>\n

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So who\u2019s excited for the new vampire anthology, Ravenous that\u2019s comin\u2019 out? If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019re pretty damn psyched! I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s my love of all things Halloween or the fact that I\u2019ve always been drawn to the \u201cdark and twisty\u201d side, but I have always been fascinated with vampires. And the more tortured and brooding (and hot), the better! Personally, I think vampires and romance go hand-in-hand\u2014a vampire\u2019s kiss, what bliss! So, here\u2019s my idea for a great night of vampire yum\u2014dinner and a movie. But first . . .<\/p>\n

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Song of the day<\/strong><\/h3>\n

. . . a little Powerman 5000 \u201cV is for Vampire\u201d<\/a>. It\u2019s a great song to rock out to while you\u2019re cooking tonight\u2019s dinner.<\/p>\n

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Movie<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Only Lovers Left Alive<\/a> is directed by Jim Jarmusch and stars Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston. Tom . . . yum. Anywho, this movie is dark and brooding and frightfully entertaining. Perfect movie for a vampire-themed night.<\/p>\n

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The Only Lovers Left Alive (2014)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dinner<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is a favorite recipe that I do every year for Halloween.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients
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20 chicken wings (about 3 1\/2 lbs total)
\n1\/2 cup soy sauce
\n2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or
\n1\/2 teaspoon ground ginger
\n1 teaspoon five-spice powder
\n1\/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
\n2 cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>
\n1. Place wings in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, ginger, crushed red pepper, five spice powder and garlic. Pour over wings. Close bag and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally. Remove wings from bag, reserving marinade.
\n2. Place wings on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered, in a 450-degree F oven for 10 minutes. Brush with reserved marinade (discard remaining marinade). Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Serve with Swamp Dip. Makes 20 appetizers.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>:
\nI usually stretch out the wings before marinating and cooking. This way, they look more like bat wings. Also, brushing on the reserved marinade, before and during cooking, helps to deepen the color of the wings.<\/p>\n

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Swamp Dip (for batwing dippin\u2019)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>
\n8-ounce sour cream
\n3 tablespoons coarse-grain brown mustard<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>
\n1. In a small bowl stir together sour cream and mustard. Garnish with fresh whole chives. Serve with bat wings.<\/p>\n

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Simple Sesame Soy Oriental Noodles<\/span><\/h4>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>
\n1\u20442 lb\u00a0udon noodles\u00a0or\u00a01\u20442\u00a0lb soba noodles
\n1\u00a01\u20442 tablespoons\u00a0canola oil
\n2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
\n2 -3 tablespoons\u00a0soy sauce\u00a0(more or less to taste)
\n1 tablespoon\u00a0honey\u00a0or 1 tablespoon rice syrup
\n1 teaspoon grated\u00a0fresh ginger
\n1 teaspoon\u00a0rice vinegar
\n2 -3 scallions, sliced<\/p>\n

Read more…<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Beverage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Vampyre Seabreeze Cocktail<\/span><\/h4>\n

So when I make Seabreezes, I make \u2018em by the gallon\u2014because they\u2019re just that yummy. And no, I don\u2019t drink the entire gallon myself . . . I\u2019ve got friends, dude.<\/p>\n

Now, anyone who\u2019s had a proper Seabreeze knows the color of the drink is more pink in color than red\u2014means the vodka\u2019s working. Then how did I get my cocktail such a lovely shade of red, you ask? There\u2019s a vodka that\u2019s actually red in color, Vampyre Vodka\u2014boom! Vampyre Seabreeze Cocktail:<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>
\n46 oz Cranberry juice (entire bottle)
\n23 oz Pineapple juice (half a can)
\n325 ml Vampyre Vodka (half a bottle)<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>
\n1. Mix all ingredients together . . . shaken . . . not stirred.<\/p>\n

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Dessert<\/strong>\"food-pic\"<\/h3>\n

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Vampire Cookies<\/span><\/h4>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>
\n3\u20444 cup\u00a0butter, softened
\n1\u20442 cup\u00a0sugar
\n1 large\u00a0egg
\n1\u20442 teaspoon\u00a0vanilla extract
\n1\u20448 teaspoon almond extract
\n1\u00a01\u20442 cups\u00a0all-purpose flour
\n1\u20444 teaspoon\u00a0salt
\n1\u20442 cup red jam (raspberry or strawberry)<\/p>\n

Read more…<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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And there you have it!<\/p>\n

An entertaining and delicious night of vampire-themed fun. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Writer, college tutor, and blogger. Dabbles in hocus pocus, loves black cats and vodka. Christine Belgarde enjoys blogging about all things Halloween & the creepier side of life.<\/p>\n

You can find Christine at her website<\/a>, on Twitter<\/a>, and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Vampires have held our fascination for hundreds of years. They have gone from something people believed were real, to a fictional creature to fear in the night, to lost souls, to lovers. To celebrate opening to submissions for Triskaidekaphilia 2: Ravenous, Pen and Kink Publishing is hosting a series on vampires to get you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"

Vampire Bliss? Give us a kiss.<\/p>

So who\u2019s excited for the new vampire anthology, Ravenous that\u2019s comin\u2019 out? If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019re pretty damn psyched! I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s my love of all things Halloween or the fact that I\u2019ve always been drawn to the \u201cdark and twisty\u201d side, but I have always been fascinated with vampires. And the more tortured and brooding (and hot), the better! Personally, I think vampires and romance go hand-in-hand\u2014a vampire\u2019s kiss, what bliss! So, here\u2019s my idea for a great night of vampire yum\u2014dinner and a movie. But first . . .<\/p>

Song of the day
. . . a little Powerman 5000 \u201cV is for Vampire\u201d. It\u2019s a great song to rock out to while you\u2019re cooking tonight\u2019s dinner.
https:\/\/youtu.be\/phIGYy9025o<\/p>


Movie
Only Lovers Left Alive is directed by Jim Jarmusch and stars Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston. Tom . . . yum. Anywho, this movie is dark and brooding and frightfully entertaining. Perfect movie for a vampire-themed night.
https:\/\/youtu.be\/27TsDuT7YiQ<\/p>

Dinner
This is a favorite recipe that I do every year for Halloween.


Bat Wings
20 chicken wings (about 3 1\/2 lbs total) \u00a0
1\/2 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or
1\/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1\/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
1. Place wings in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, ginger, crushed red pepper, five spice powder and garlic. Pour over wings. Close bag and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally. Remove wings from bag, reserving marinade.
2. Place wings on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered, in a 450-degree F oven for 10 minutes. Brush with reserved marinade (discard remaining marinade). Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Serve with Swamp Dip. Makes 20 appetizers.
Note:
I usually stretch out the wings before marinating and cooking. This way, they look more like bat wings. Also, brushing on the reserved marinade, before and during cooking, helps to deepen the color of the wings.<\/p>

Swamp Dip (for batwing dippin\u2019)
Ingredients
8-ounce sour cream
3 tablespoons coarse-grain brown mustard<\/p>

Directions
1. In a small bowl stir together sour cream and mustard. Garnish with fresh whole chives. Serve with bat wings.<\/p>

Simple Sesame Soy Oriental Noodles
Ingredients
1\u20442 lb\u00a0udon noodles\u00a0or\u00a01\u20442\u00a0lb soba noodles
1\u00a01\u20442 tablespoons\u00a0canola oil
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 -3 tablespoons\u00a0soy sauce\u00a0(more or less to taste)
1 tablespoon\u00a0honey\u00a0or 1 tablespoon rice syrup
1 teaspoon grated\u00a0fresh ginger
1 teaspoon\u00a0rice vinegar
2 -3 scallions, sliced
Read More . . .<\/p>

Beverage
Vampyre Seabreeze Cocktail
So when I make Seabreezes, I make \u2018em by the gallon\u2014because they\u2019re just that yummy. And no, I don\u2019t drink the entire gallon myself . . . I\u2019ve got friends, dude.
Now, anyone who\u2019s had a proper Seabreeze knows the color of the drink is more pink in color than red\u2014means the vodka\u2019s working. Then how did I get my cocktail such a lovely shade of red, you ask? There\u2019s a vodka that\u2019s actually red in color, Vampyre Vodka\u2014boom! Vampyre Seabreeze Cocktail:<\/p>


Ingredients
46 oz Cranberry juice (entire bottle)
23 oz Pineapple juice (half a can)
325 ml Vampyre Vodka (half a bottle)
Directions
1. Mix all ingredients together . . . shaken . . . not stirred.<\/p>


Dessert
Vampire Cookies
Ingredients
3\u20444 cup\u00a0butter, softened
1\u20442 cup\u00a0sugar
1 large\u00a0egg
1\u20442 teaspoon\u00a0vanilla extract
1\u20448 teaspoon almond extract
1\u00a01\u20442 cups\u00a0all-purpose flour
1\u20444 teaspoon\u00a0salt
1\u20442 cup red jam (raspberry or strawberry)
Read more . . .
And there you have it! An entertaining and delicious night of vampire-themed fun. Enjoy!<\/p>


Writer, college tutor, & blogger. Dabbles in hocus pocus, loves black cats and vodka. Christine Belgarde enjoys blogging about all things Halloween & the creepier side of life.
You can find Christine at her website, on Twitter, and Facebook.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[80,1],"tags":[85,89,81,84],"class_list":["post-3695","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ravenous","category-uncategorized","tag-blog-series","tag-christine-belgarde","tag-ravenous","tag-vampires"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3695","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3695"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3695\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3695"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3695"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.penandkinkpub.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}