2. Prepare each package of Jello in it's own bowl following the package instructions except use one less cup of water for each flavor.

3. Let both flavors cool in the bowl at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.

4. While stirring, add the can of nonfat evaporated milk to the lime jello. Mix thoroughly and then transfer to the extra large bowl.

5. Add the peach jello (a little at a time) to the lime and evaporated milk mixture in the extra large bowl. Mix thoroughly and continue adding the peach jello until you get the "fleshy" color you want.

6. Pour your mixture into the jello brain mold and refrigerate overnight.

7. To unmold, soak the mold in cold water just up to the rim until it starts to loosen. (For those of you who wait until the last minute... no, hot water will not get it done faster. It will just start to melt your jello and ruin your brains.) Unmold onto a plate.

This is a great item for a brain eating contest at your next Halloween party. Just fix up several of these and let them at it. Just be warned, there is a bit of a gag factor. Let's just say that evaporated milk, cooking spray and jello isn't something you mix together every day.

If you want to make this a bit more palatable then just use the jello without the milk and go as light as you can on the cooking spray. Of course, if you won't be eating any then you can tortue your guests to your wicked heart's content.

More fun with brains!

For a black decaying brain use grape with blueberry or cherry jello and omit the evaporated milk.

Want gray brains? Try lime and cherry jello. Add the nonfat evaporated milk for an opague appearance.

So, you want your brains to bleed? Who doesn't!? Mix red food coloring with honey or karo syrup until you get the color and consistency you desire. Place the "blood" mixture into a small (snack size) baggie and submerge the baggie into the jello before refrigerating. Your brains will bleed when you cut into them!

You can use your brain to mold other things like ice and ice cream.

Brains aren't your cup of tea? Fix your guests a heart, hand or even an entire head! (Yes, we know we're twisted.)

Well, I must be off to the lab to fix up a batch of brains. My mummy is coming for a visit.

Until next time..... happy haunting!

Yeah, so we're blogging - so what?

Listen, it's a mere 79 days until Halloween. If you're still padding around in flip flops and sucking down on some umbrella laced cocktail - SNAP OUT OF IT! I mean, come on, we're talking Halloween here. The last vestige of our youth where you can dress like a complete fool (or ghoul if you prefer), let the cobwebs hang (who likes to dust anyway - complete waste of time) and allow the lawn to reach new heights so you can build the perfect haunted cemetery. Total nirvana!

We are Jekyll and Hyde and, yes, we are Halloween freaks, junkies - whatever you want to call us we'll answer to. We live for that one night in October when we can revel in complete craziness. Halloween is our business but it's also our passion. We love creepy costumes, spooky tunes and haunted props (oh, yes, we love props!!)

So, who are you dealing with when you visit Jekyll and Hyde? Good question! If you're nice you'll likely get Jekyll. Mild mannered, always concocting some mad experiment for Halloween, jolly friendly and helpful. Hyde handles the not so nice department. Fortunately we never have to let him out. Rotten character indeed! If you prefer to visit with him just ask and we'll turn him loose (at your own risk of course).

Ok, so we've blogged and we'll blog again. In the meantime, drop us a line sometime or check out the store. Our new lineup for 2006 is rolling in and there is some great stuff to be had but don't wait. Halloween will be here before you know it.

Until next time..... happy haunting......

Jekyll and Hyde

Yes, we really exist - in the flesh even. But... which is which???