Hmmm....wonder if I could get my picky eaters to try these fingers. I might have to try. We're still buying packaged sandwich meat, but I cringe every time I do. I think that it might be time to either make the leap to cutting my own or buying some of the more expensive deli meat that isn't full of salt and chemicals (there are a few out there).

You are killing me! Those are hilarious!!!! Okay - here's a question for you. I have always tried to avoid packaged lunch meats and only buy the kind straight from the deli that are low in sodium, MSG and preservatives, but they are so dang expensive! I've considered buying a whole turkey, baking it and then slicing it, but I have only cooked a turkey once in my life and all I remember is how big of a pain it was to cut it up. Do you have any suggestions on how to make this easier? Oh - and I am SO going to follow you on Twitter! I have been twittering for a bit, but it still seems a little strange to me. Anyway, I'll go check out your profile. Thanks for the fun and creative - not to mention HEALTHY - Halloween ideas!

That has to be the creepiest Halloween snack I've ever seen!

this is a great halloween snack idea! I love it!!!!

I like it! Always looking for healthy alternatives! Thanks!

True Cathy and Liz, It does cost more. It's quite a treat for my kids when I bring home lunch meat. And I only do when the deli has a 3.99 per pound sale on ham. Otherwise, it's pb&j all the way.

Liz, one more thing. I so agree with the carving difficulty of a real turkey. Hopefully some readers have ideas... or maybe I'll try a few things before Thanksgiving. Otherwise, I think the easiest thing would be if you had one of those fancy electric carving knives.

That is soooo creative! They look like real monster fingers..lol!

My super picky eater LOVED these. She had them for lunch today at preschool and the teacher thought they were wonderful. We used a whole almond instead. Thank you so much for your wonderful ideas. I am so glad I found this site!

These are so disgusting looking! And I love them! I've added them to my roundup today. Thanks so much!

A word of caution about the foods being sent to schools or children's events. My grandson for one is very allergic to nuts. I personally love all kinds of nuts but be aware.

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When the "finger" is removed from the plate, Isn't it a problem to get it to stay wrapped? Solution? Also, I was thinking of using Mozzarella sticks for the inside and red bell peppers for fingernails (avoiding nuts and gluten for the class). Other advice?

Hi Ronda! The meat actually sticks really well to itself, depending on the meat. Ham seems slimy enough to stick ..lol. I think mozzarella and red peppers are a great idea!