<div>What would a celebration of life be without food? <em>Dallas Morning News</em> food reporter Imelda Garcia shares her family’s Dia de los Muertos traditions, which include offering favorite foods and drinks like tamales and Mexican brandy to departed loved ones. And don’t forget the sugar skulls, which will remind you to live life to the fullest every day. Then it’s time for a scary taste test, as the food team tries a Skittles energy drink as well as the hottest new candy on store shelves. Are the mac and cheese gummies as terrifying as they sound?</div>

What would a celebration of life be without food? Dallas Morning News food reporter Imelda Garcia shares her family’s Dia de los Muertos traditions, which include offering favorite foods and drinks like tamales and Mexican brandy to departed loved ones. And don’t forget the sugar skulls, which will remind you to live life to the fullest every day. Then it’s time for a scary taste test, as the food team tries a Skittles energy drink as well as the hottest new candy on store shelves. Are the mac and cheese gummies as terrifying as they sound?

What would a celebration of life be without food? <em>Dallas Morning News</em> food reporter Imelda Garcia shares her family’s Dia de los Muertos traditions, which include offering favorite foods and drinks like tamales and Mexican brandy to departed loved ones. And don’t forget the sugar skulls, which will remind you to live life to the fullest every day. Then it’s time for a scary taste test, as the food team tries a Skittles energy drink as well as the hottest new candy on store shelves. Are the mac and cheese gummies as terrifying as they sound?

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Eat Drink D-FW from The Dallas Morning News is a lively conversation about North Texas’ food and restaurant scene. Each week, our food journalists dish, debate and analyze local restaurant news, food and drink trends, tips for cooking and shopping, and other obsessions (Buc-ee's, anyone?). You’ll also hear from chefs, farmers and foodies like yourself as we explore the people who make D-FW one of the most vibrant, diverse and ambitious food scenes in the country. Talk back: We want to hear from you. Fill out this form or email us at eatdrink@dallasnews.com (mailto:eatdrink@dallasnews.com) with your questions, comments and what you love (or don’t) about the North Texas food scene. Eat Drink D-FW from The Dallas Morning News is made possible by Central Market. All editorial decisions are made by The News.

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