Recipes and Crafts
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R.L. Stine
R.L. Stine grew up in Bexley, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, and moved to New York City to pursue his writing career. He now resides in Manhattan with his wife, Jane, son, Matthew, and dog, Minnie. To date, he has sold more than 400 million copies of his more than 400 books, and in 2003 was named the best-selling children's book series author by the Guinness Book of World Records. Today, he shares a scary story with the children in the audience and talks about his new DVD, "The Haunting Hour."

Filip Verheyden
Belgian food writer Filip Verheyden demonstrates the importance of learning basic cooking techniques and proves why his book, "The Basics," is a necessary addition to every cook's kitchen. Today, he joins Martha to make Fritters, Fruit Coulis, and Granita.

New York Botanical Garden
For more information on the New York Botanical Garden, visit nybg.org/.

Bethany Lowe Designs Inc.
Special thanks to Bethany Lowe Designs Inc., for the vintage-inspired set decorations in our crafts area during October.

Scott Smith
For unpredictable Halloween characters, visit rucusstudio.com.

Martha Stewart Crafts
For great Halloween crafting products, visit marthastewartcrafts.com.

Evian
Special thanks to Evian for supplying water to our studio audience and guests.

Martha Stewart Macy's Collection
Special thanks to Macy's for giving our viewer mail participant an apron from the Macy's Martha Stewart Collection. To learn more about the apron and other Martha Stewart Collection items, visit macys.com.