Shib issue: (¥Y Peanut butter marshmallow ‘yummy bars’ (Y Stop HIV & hep C now (¥ How to be stereotypically Canadian, eh Have an idea for a story? Let us know! Contact: Sophie Isbister, Life & Style Editor Mlifeandstyle@theotherpress.ca www. theotherpress.ca And more! Celebrating Halloween around Greater Vancouver » Fun things to do for October ] Cazzy Lewchuk Staff Writer alloween sometimes seems like the one holiday without a specific way to celebrate it. Although younger people generally celebrate by trick-or- treating, that becomes socially unacceptable when you're in college—no matter how hard I try. Besides the usual method of going to a party and giving yourself a massive hangover on November 1 (especially with Halloween being on a Friday this year) there are many ways to have some spooky fun on or before Halloween night. Haunted houses: Many attractions featuring scary props and actors can be found in the Lower Mainland. The most popular are Potters House of Horrors in Surrey and Playland’s Fright Nights, with seven different houses, in Vancouver. Smaller ones include Gravecouver Haunted House in Burnaby and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s Haunted Chinese Garden in Chinatown. Haunted Vancouver tours: Why go toa fake haunted place when you can see the real things? These tours involve travelling through the city by foot or on trolley, discovering the true scary stories of Vancouver. See i the locations of ghastly ——— murders, pass through _ cemeteries and morgues, and find out about the scariest real things in our city that don’t involve the cost of housing. Check out the Haunted Vancouver Trolley Tour or the Lost Souls of Gastown to book your creepy adventure. quaAcurur 2 t Horror movies at the theatre: Many cinemas in Vancouver show an assortment of scary movies at this time of year. The Rio Theatre in East Van will be hosting the Rio Grind Film Festival from October 23-26, featuring many independent horror films. They will also be hosting a variety horror- comedy show and the classic ghost flick Beetlejuice on October 31. Another film series to check out is the Canadian Horror Show at the Vancity Theatre, a showcase into some of the best horror Canadian cinema has to offer. Of course, you can also see the recently released scary movies Annabelle or Dracula Untold at most movie theatres around town. Halloween club parties: Almost every club or venue in Vancouver is having a Halloween-themed event either the weekend before or on October 31. Cruises, masquerades, raves, and concerts of all sizes are taking place on the weekend before or during Halloween for the 19+ crowd. Costumes are often encouraged and it’s a great place to socialize or “get freaky.” Family friendly frights: For those of us celebrating with younger folk, great all- ages activities can be found around the city. The Stanley Park Ghost Train this year features a twisted take on Mother Goose. Travelers ride through the park seeing a beautiful display of scary fun. The Burnaby Village Museum has an equally cool theme of steampunk and crows. It features a sideshow, carousals, decorations, and refreshments. Peanut butter marshmallow ‘yummy bars’ » The tastiest fall snack you'll ever try Sophie Isbister Life & Style Editor M lifeandstyle @theotherpress.ca eriously, don't make this dessert. I shouldn't even be publishing this! If you make these bars for a party or dinner, or even just as a study snack, I warn you, you will become addicted. These are so incredibly easy to make and delicious that you will find yourself running to the cupboard on an almost-daily warned. introduced to me bya friend, who wouldn't tell me the : recipe—she called them : Yummy Bars, which made it : difficult to Google the exact : steps to make them. Things : were better then, until I came : across a Facebook post that : outlined in clear detail the very few steps it takes to make these : delicious treats. Now I can’t : You will need: : 1. cup butterscotch chips : 1/2 cup peanut butter (the junky : basis to get your fix. You’ve been Wictiy hand batten vg into Yummy bars were originally ; small chunks . . : 8 ounces multi-coloured mini : marshmallows : And that’s it! : Directions: Start by melting : the chips, butter, and peanut : butter over low heat. A double- : boiler works best but any thick- bottomed pot will do. Low heat : is important because peanut : butter burns quickly! Melt the : ingredients until mixed, stirring : frequently. Remove from heat help but share the magic! and allow the mixture to cool a : : bit. Stir in the marshmallows, : Yummy bars : then press the whole mixture into an 8”x8” pan. Cool the bars : in the fridge, cut into small : pieces, and enjoy! To make cleanup easier, : [like to line my pan with : parchment paper, but this : isn’t necessary. I recommend : making a double batch for a : large party. Store any leftovers : (haha, as if!) in the fridge.