Creative food craft ideas
Here is another easy project to do with the kids and would make great gifts for teachers and neighbors. They could also be used at a hot cocoa bar.
There really isn’t a recipe. All you need is chocolate of your choice. Such as semi-sweet, white or dark and anything that you think would be delicious in hot chocolate. Such … Read More ...
Eggnog!? You either like it or dislike it. I like it and very happy at this time of year, when I see it on the shelves again. I must admit, I have never had the alcohol version and I didn’t care for the chocolate flavored eggnog. Just love the creamy, sweet tasting nutmeg flavor of the original from the shelf! … Read More ...
Let the crazy holiday season begin! Time for baking, crafting and decorating! Okay, I only make sugar cookies, because I’m not creative in the kitchen. I love gingerbread, but like chewy cookies. But soft doesn’t work when making a gingerbread house. I think this recipe will be added to the sugar cookies and I will be eating with glee!
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Hope everyone had a wonderful day spending it with family and friends! One last Thanksgiving leftover dish and then bring on Christmas. Even though I love Christmas, I really wish the stores would wait till the week of Thanksgiving before they start decorating and putting Christmas items on the shelves. I understand for craft stores, because some people craft their … Read More ...
I don’t know about you, but I seem to have more mashed potatoes leftover than all other sides. It’s the one side that I don’t really want to eat again after the big day. This recipe might change that for me. What a great dinner idea for the next day. Or make up some mini ones and serve as snacks … Read More ...
Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US. Here are some additional leftover ideas for your Thanksgiving meal. Safe travels to all and for everyone else, hope you have a great day!
This recipe was originally made with leftover chicken, but you can replace it with turkey and use up some leftover rolls too. There are some other leftover recipes that … Read More ...
Shame on me for not doing the gluten free dishes! Hopefully, it’s not to late for you! I have some friends on the West coast that has a gluten allergy and a peanut allergy. I try to make sure to include some ideas for them to try. Although, I don’t think they read my articles. Oh well, I know I … Read More ...
Are you ready for the big day? Do you still need some ideas for sides? I’m ahead of schedule this year and even did my last minute, missing items shopping yesterday. Today, I actually might prepare some items early, since we are due for a big snowstorm. I may be spending my cooking time cleaning up outside.
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Here is something heartier than sandwiches and appetizers for your next football party or just anytime you need a warm meal. Especially, after a day of shoveling snow. Which apparently, I get to do on Thanksgiving morning. I won’t complain too much though! Still feeling sorry for those poor people in Buffalo, NY.
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Sometimes I just don’t feel like eating! A smoothie gives me the fuel I need to help me get to the next meal and prevents me from snacking on all the wrong things. Very easy during the holidays.
Here are some smoothies that use the fall items currently in the stores. I like smoothies sometimes for breakfast, since I’m not … Read More ...
The pomegranates are back! My daughter and I love pomegranates! We can sit and watch a show and eat it like popcorn! Love them in a salad and also added to my yogurt! I highly recommend trying them.
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Thanksgiving has a funny way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re pretending the pantry is under control, and the next we’re elbow-deep in stuffing, trying to remember which serving platter still has the price sticker on the bottom.
And somewhere between roasting the turkey, finding enough chairs, and politely pretending not to notice who brought store-bought … Read More ...
During the holiday season, we seem to be on the go more and also have indoor track to deal with. Always, grabbing something quick to snack on and that choice isn’t always healthy.
These no bake granola balls will be perfect for on the go, burst of energy you need. Plus, no bake means the kids can make this while … Read More ...
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is this week and the month is almost over. Seriously, where does the time go. I really don’t remember it moving this fast when I was younger or before kids.
I wanted one last glimpse of color before everything turns white. These cookies would also be great for the dessert table at Thanksgiving. Could … Read More ...
Here is a dessert that can be part of the decoration and the dessert for your Thanksgiving feast.
Don’t tell your guests that the decoration is edible! Surprise them after the meal, when you cut up the centerpiece for them to eat. This would be cute as decoration for the kids table! Hopefully they won’t pick at it and discover … Read More ...