Caitríona Redmond: Get the trick-or-treaters fed early with these slow cooker meatballs

Plus: "...we’ve all heard of pumpkin carving, but have you heard of turnip carving? Turnip jack-o-lanterns are more traditional in Ireland than pumpkins — a good pastime to set idle hands to."

I’m preparing for Hallowe’en week in my house which comes with added pressure because my youngest’s birthday falls just after the day itself and I always associate the season with celebrations. 

Through the years I have thrown many Hallowe’en themed parties with a food twist and here are just some of the activities we will get up to.