This upcoming Wednesday, 5/22 at 5pm p./7pm c./8pm e. I will be a guest on The Phantom Zone Radio Show. Be sure to listen and interact with us live in the chat, where I will be talking about The Homicidal Homemaker as well as my cookbook, appearances and merchandise, and also Season 2 of Friday Night Frights, and the upcoming SCAREanormal – Fresno event!

Please be sure to call in and ask any questions you may have!

Listen live at at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-phantom-zone-radio-show/2013/05/23/scareanormal-fresno-w-kaci-hansen!

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Anyone who knows me knows I have a little problem (okay, a huge problem) with collecting gelatin molds. I have no idea where my fascination started, but I imagine that it has something to do with my childhood, and that we had vintage copper gelatin molds on the wall in our kitchen.

Many people frown upon gelatin – they associate it with ‘hospital food’ or with being ill. I can assure you that this recipe will remind you of neither of those. With fresh seasonal strawberries, juicy green grapes, and crisp green apple, this gelatin dessert screams summertime! This recipe uses a pomegranate wine from a wonderful local winery here in Central California, called Twin Pomegranates Wine. They have several varieties and they are all wonderful!

Pomegranate Sangria Gelatin

1/2 cup water
2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin
2 cups 100% pomegranate juice (I used Bolthouse Farms)
1 cup Twin Pomegranate’s Wine, chilled
1 Granny Smith apple, diced
1.5 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup green grapes, sliced in half

STEP ONE: In a large bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup water; allow gelatin to “bloom” for a few minutes. In a saucepan, bring your pomegranate juice to a boil; stir boiling pomegranate juice into the gelatin mixture with a wire whisk until gelatin has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, and then stir in the Twin Pomegranate’s wine. Place the mixture in the refrigerator until thickened.

STEP TWO: Core and dice one granny smith apple. Hull strawberries and cut into slices and add to the apple. Slice the green grapes into halves and add to the strawberries and apple.

STEP THREE: When gelatin has thickened, gently fold in the apples, strawberries and grapes. Return to refrigerator while you prepare your mold.

STEP FOUR: Prepare a gelatin mold by lightly spraying with cooking spray, and then using a paper towel to wipe it down – this leaves just a light residue that will help you unmold your gelatin. Gently pour/spoon the gelatin mixture into the mold and refrigerate until firm, about 6 hours, but overnight is best.

STEP FIVE: Invert gelatin mold onto a chilled plate, and enjoy!

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It’s February, and you all know what that means – all over the world, people are anticipating that very special day that is taking place towards the middle of the month. No, not Valentine’s Day…I’m talking about the return of The Walking Dead on February 10th. Whether you’re choosing to celebrate this night solo, or that special ghoul you only have eyes for, these eyeball-shaped gnocchi dumplings with visceral-looking fettucine are the perfect dish to chow down on. 

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For this week’s pick, I am highlighting an advertisement for one of my favorite candy bars – the Mars Bar! It is pretty difficult to come across these, but every now and then, I  find them at discount stores for a really great price. They were one of my favorite candy bars when I was little, and still are to this day!

One thing I really love about this ad is the typography/fonts, along with the color-blocks behind the text.


This ad is quite busy, and lacks the open space that usually attracts my eye, but it’s done tastefully so (no pun intended!) I really love the placement of the spoons showcasing the contents of the candy bar, which in turn draws your eyes to the young woman holding a gigantic Mars Bar…or maybe it is a normal-sized Mars Bar and she’s just really tiny? Either way, I find the composition to be rather entertaining, and I love the usage of so many different colors without going overboard.





Have you tried a Mars Bar, and if so, what do you think of them? What are some of your favorite candies?

- The Homicidal Homemaker

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