Creative food craft ideas
It is already August! Summer just never seems to last long enough.
I still have lots of blueberries to eat and found this yummy looking recipe on Pinterest.
The Girl Who Ate Everything has a great recipe for fresh or frozen blueberries. You can make a small batch or double the recipe. This would make a wonderful addition to a … Read More ...
Here is a cool craft to do with the kids. Plus it teaches them science and patience.
Gluesticks teaches us how to make rock candy
with the kids. This takes 7 days to complete, but you get a sweet treat that you can eat in the end. There are troubleshooting techniques at the end of the article, if you are … Read More ...
No more Hamburger Helper
for me. I’m ashamed, but it was an easy quick meal on a busy night when I was too tired to cook, but needed to feed my family. I stopped buying it and I have found a replacement that is better than the box meal.
Kevin & Amanda’s Recipes shows us how to make this hearty … Read More ...
I will admit it, I’m just starting to watch the Harry Potter
movies and will try reading the book series. Today is Harry Potter’s birthday and this latte looks delicious! The drink is alcohol free, but there is an alcoholic recipe for you to try too.
Jessi from Practically Functional shows you how to create this drink, plus how to … Read More ...
I’ve grilled steak in the rain and snow. The only time I don’t grill is if I can’t get through the snow or I run out of propane. I’ve tried cooking the steak in the oven before and it just isn’t the same. This could make the difference.
Reesa from MommaLew.com was a guest blogger for It’s Yummi and she … Read More ...
The idea is for an easy way for little kids to eat watermelon, but I like it as an adult too. I usually cute the slice in half, but from now on, it will be this way.
Sarah at A Thrifty Mom shows us how to cut a watermelon into sticks. Perfect for the small watermelons. Just cut in half … Read More ...
Blueberries are in season here in New England! I was fortunate to get out picking yesterday before the rainstorms came in. Lots of highbush blueberries for this cute recipe, if my family doesn’t eat them all first.
Gina at She Knows has created these individual pies using the lid of the mason jar
. She also uses already made pie … Read More ...
I love breakfast items for on the go and can go in the freezer for future use. This will be perfect for busy weeknds and when school begins. Plus, if you are entertaining, this will be quick and easy to make so you can spend quality time with guests.
Nikki from Seeded at the Table shows us this quick breakfast … Read More ...
How cute are these mini cupcakes!? They are almost too cute to eat!
Bakerella shows us how to make these cute little pandas using cupcakes, white frosting, sanding sugar, chocolate chips and jimmies/sprinkles. She also uses white confetti sprinkles and edible ink for the eyes.
Cuteness overload with a plateful of these cupcakes at a birthday party or baby shower.… Read More ...
Another great use for the slow cooker
! One that I definitely would not have thought of!
Stacey from Southern Bite shows us to cook the ribs in the slow cooker and then place on the grill for about 15 minutes to get grill marks.
Your guests will wonder how you managed to grill the ribs without drying them out.… Read More ...
OMGoodness! This is why Pinterest is good and bad for you! Good to find these amazing recipes to try, but bad for my willpower and hips.
Fia Fortune at Forkable shows us a new take on the classic strawberry cheesecake.
I will definitely have to try this recipe when I plan on having company.
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I don’t have a green thumb when it comes to indoor plants. Even the plants that are supposed to be brown thumb friendly, only have a 50% chance in my household.
These plant cupcakes from Alana Jones-Mann look like they could be planted in a pot. Alana shows us how to create these lovely creations using fondant, frosting and cupcakes … Read More ...
Occasionally, I have crystallized honey and now I know how to use it up. Creamed honey or kremasti med in Croatian!
The website starts off in Croatian, but has English version at the bottom.
Bite My Cake informs us on how to cream honey using equal parts of crystallized honey and regular(liquid) honey. It is a long process in the … Read More ...
How decadent does this look? Easy too!
Confused Barwarchis created this easy no bake chocolate tart. They made it using two mini spring pans and no eggs. They also used a gingersnap cookie for the crust, but you could choose a cookie of your liking.
What a wonderful dessert to bring to a cookout or party.
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I would be “awesome” if I said yes to ice cream for breakfast. I will admit that cake has been allowed occasionally.
Alejandra Ramos from Always Order Dessert has created a fun frozen breakfast with bananas, peanut butter and cocoa. This is a great summer breakfast on those humid summer mornings. You don’t feel like eating, but you know breakfast … Read More ...