All treat, no trick
Krispy Kreme’s signature yeast doughnut gets a jack-o’-lantern shape and sweet orange frosting for a Halloween treat–great for parties but also for munching while you’re doling out that candy. The doughnuts cost 90 cents each or $6.90 per dozen at Krispy Kreme shops through Tuesday.
Brown-bagging fun
Lunchology adds a little something extra to lunchtime with its lighthearted but educational bags printed with games and learning tools. Themes include “Brain Teasers,” “Animals” and “Language Learners: Spanish.” The bags are geared to kids but grown-ups should find them amusing too. A package of 25 bags costs $5-$7 at Treasure Island, Sunset Foods, Dominic’s Kitchen Store in Park Ridge, Kramer Foods in Hinsdale and Don’s Finest Foods in Lake Forest; by mail: visit lunchology.com.
Black and orange
Black sesame seed and smoked Spanish paprika are popping up in more recipes, so we’re happy that McCormick has added both to its Gourmet Collection lineup, making these rather exotic ingredients more accessible. The paprika is $5; the sesame seed, $5.70, at Dominick’s.
