Ominous and organic: DIY Halloween snack boards at Famous Foods

Halloween doesn’t have to mean candy overload. With a little creativity, you can serve up spooky snacks that are festive, fun and nourishing all in one. At Famous Foods, Vancouver’s trusted health foods store, you’ll find everything you need to make a snack board that tastes like more than a treat than a trick, without the sugar crash.

Step one: choosing your base

Start with a large wooden board or platter. If you want to add an eerie ambiance, drape it with dark parchment paper or a black cloth napkin to provide a background for your ghastly goodies.

Step two: cheese with character

Organic cheeses are the perfect base for your Halloween platter. Try orange-hued cheddar cut into pumpkin shapes, or soft rounds of brie decorated with a drizzle of dark fruit preserves to mimic cobwebs.

Famous Foods’, your go-to grocery store in Vancouver, carries a wide variety of organic cheeses and speciality options that suit both spooky aesthetics and wholesome vibes. 

Step three: nutty and nice

Bulk nuts bring crunch and nutrition. Walnuts, almonds and pecans can be roasted with savoury spices for a touch of smokiness, or lightly sweetened with cinnamon for a seasonal flavour. Place them in small clusters on the board for some balance.

Step four: frightfully fruity

Dried fruits like apricots, figs and cranberries add natural sweetness with a pop of colour. Mix them with fresh seasonal fruits like sliced apples or mandarin oranges, to get the harvest feel. For a finishing touch, skin grapes and call them “eyeballs.”

Step five: finishing touches

Fill in the gaps with some fun extras: dark chocolate squares, pumpkin seeds or even popcorn tossed with some paprika for a spicy kick. The variety not only looks festive but ensures that there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

At Famous Foods, Vancouver’s health foods store, you’ll find a wide variety of nuts, dried fruit and seeds, plus plenty of fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables. Building a healthy Halloween board is a breeze when you shop local and organic.

So this Halloween, swap out the candy-only spreads for a snack board that’s equal parts spooky and delicious. With organic cheese, crunchy nuts, fresh fruit and a creative touch, you can get into the holiday spirit without sacrificing on nutrition.

Famous Foods has been proudly serving generations of families as a trusted grocery store in Vancouver for nearly 90 years and this Halloween season, they’re ready to help you keep your celebrations both ominous and organic.