Are you done with your holiday shopping and baking? I got the Christmas cards out and still have some shopping to do and all my baking and homemade gifts to do. I’ll be lucky if I get Santa’s cookies made in time. I procrastinate in the kitchen, since I’m not very good. My New Year goal is to be more … Read More ...
Archives for December 2014
Homemade Hanukkah Gelt
Gelt for Hanukkah or gold coins for the holidays. Germany, Belgian and Norway give chocolate gelds during the St. Nicholas holidays. You could use these for a pirate themed party or St. Patrick’s Day pot of gold. Guests could take some gold home in their gift bag. I wonder if you can silver dust?
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Dreidel Surprise Cookies Recipe
Next week Hanukkah starts on December 17th. These cookies surprise are for Hanukkah, but you could change them into ornaments if you celebrate Christmas. These can be made ahead of time and stored up to 5 days in air tight container.
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Make your own Edible Log Cabin
So our attempt at an edible log cabin did come up a little shabby. We learned a lot from our mistakes though. Overall it was loads of fun to make and the kids loved eating it. I would definitely make this again for a festive Christmas gathering perhaps not so rustically ugly next time. I should have poured some dip … Read More ...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Treats
Here are some great treats for those that don’t bake. All items used are store bought. Great treat to make with the kids.
I had to include Rudolph, especially since it’s his 50th anniversary. I couldn’t imagine a Christmas without watching it on TV. Of course, my daughter still doesn’t understand why I get excited when it comes on TV; … Read More ...
No Bake Cocoa Oatmeal Raisin Reindeer
Here is a healthy treat for your kids to enjoy. Okay, so there are some candy bits, but the bulk of it is healthy. I might have to try this with dried cherries or cranberries, since I don’t like raisins. I keep trying them, just don’t like them. Since it is no bake, it would be a fun treat to … Read More ...
Present Cake with Ornament Surprise Inside
This is beautiful! The cake as a present is breathe taking, but your guests will be in awe after you slice the cake. I showed another cake like this one, but with a peace sign earlier this year. This is definitely not the cake to make if you are short on time, because you are making four cakes in total. … Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread Men Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Oh my! Cuteness overload! What a neat way to use the gingerbread cookie. This is perfect if you don’t have any cutouts for your gingerbread men, but still want to make something with the gingerbread recipe. You can’t help, but smile when you see that cute little face! Well, at least I can’t.
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Mini Cheesecake Snowmen
I just watched Frosty’s Winter Wonderland last night and these cute cheesecakes remind me of Frosty without his hat. Plus, I love snowmen! One of the few decorations you can keep up through the whole winter season. Although, I do have a couple that I keep up year round.
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Edible Glitter
Make your food sparkle with edible glitter. This would be perfect for decorating the princess cakes or cookies. Of course you could just pick up some sparkle sugar, unless you’re like me and forget to buy it. You have a back up plan and can make your own.
During the holidays there are a lot of recipes for reindeer … Read More ...
Edible Snow Recipe
I am happy to share the snow that we receive in the winter time, but it doesn’t work well when it comes to decorating your food items. Most people use white icing or frosting and then add sprinkles to make it look like snow on their baked goods. This website uses coconut flakes, which they dry slightly in the … Read More ...
Snowman Nose Cookies in a Jar – Winter/Frozen
Ever have a bad night that snowballs into a bad day! Hoping the rest of the week doesn’t continue the trend. Speaking of snow, here are some cute cookies that were created from a scene in the movie “Frozen”. She even puts a clip, which is great, because I still haven’t seen the movie. After watching that clip, I need … Read More ...
Coconut Milk Recipes and Dairy-free recipes
This website has a couple of listings using coconut milk and one that is dairy-free. It is the same site, but I’m listing the ones pertaining particular to dairy-free items. They have compiled several recipes from the web that you can try for yourself or for guests that you are entertaining. Some of these recipes look really good, you may … Read More ...
Dairy-free Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Just before Thanksgiving, I posted a site that had several gluten-free recipes. One of the Facebook readers requested more dairy-free recipes. So today, will be filled with dairy-free recipes and desserts. In New England, we have a lot of dreary days and cold nights perfect for drinking hot chocolate. Or when the kids come in after a day of … Read More ...
DIY Easy To Bake Grinch Cookies
One of my all-time favorite book and show of the holiday season. It wouldn’t be Christmas in our house if I missed the original “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on TV. I do have the video if I do miss it, which has happened a couple of years due to our schedule.
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