Victoria Belanger

Victoria BelangerFor many, pumpkin pie is as synonymous with Thanksgiving as turkey and stuffing -- myself included. (It's a personal favorite, much more so than apple pie.) I was inspired by mother's own pumpkin pie recipe to create this gelatin version of the traditional dessert -- it's ... Read More

Victoria BelangerJello molds are usually reserved for dessert, but this recipe, which contains cranberry juice, apples and cream cheese, makes a dynamic substitute for traditional cranberry sauce. Serve it during Thanksgiving dinner alongside the mashed potatoes and candied yams. It's both ... Read More

Victoria BelangerThe cornucopia has long been the symbol of the harvest and an abundance of food, and thus is synonymous with Thanksgiving. A prop stylist friend of mine found this mold while prop shopping for a photo shoot and immediately scooped it up for me. I've been saving it to use for ... Read More

Victoria BelangerGrowing up, candy corn was one of my favorite Halloween treats....to be honest, it still is. So I decided to make these wiggly replicas of the iconic Halloween candy -- with a twist. While candy corn has more of a generic sugar flavor, my jello has a creamy, tropical flair, ... Read More

Victoria BelangerNo Halloween celebration is complete without some good ol' fashioned Jello Brains. I remember visiting "haunted houses" when I was younger, reaching into a bowl of squishy semi-solids and squealing over the thought of actually raking your hands through exposed brains. The ... Read More

Victoria BelangerHalloween isn't just for kids anymore. Was it ever? Every adult I know loves dressing up in silly (or sexy) costumes as much as their former (younger) selves. Whether you're having a casual gathering of parents after the kids go to bed, or are throwing a costume cocktail ... Read More