Creative food craft ideas
Memorial weekend is upon us and hopefully your weather is better than ours.
How about some ice cream? Or maybe a cookie that looks like ice cream! Created by Diane has created these cookies to look like chocolate ice cream. She also has a vanilla version if you aren’t a big chocolate fan. She fills the cones with buttercream frosting … Read More ...
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It’s hard to believe Memorial Day is a week away! Where has this month gone?
This one is for my bacon lovers!
Bev Cooks posted this flag made from bacon, potatoes and Pillsbury pizza crust
. You can find the recipe posted on Tablespoon!.
She also teaches a great trick of cooking the bacon in the oven on a … Read More ...
Love salty snacks? Did you think you could make chips in the microwave? Skeptical?
All the above for me, but Nicole Harris from Wonky Wonderful has the recipe to make crispy chips in the microwave. She uses a mandoline to cut the chips.
If you have never used a mandoline
, be very careful. I got a very small individual … Read More ...
Remember Fluffernutter sandwiches? Did you put a big spoonful of marshmallow fluff
in your hot cocoa?
Made To Be A Momma has a homemade recipe for you to try.
I love finding recipes for items that I need, but never seem to have on hand. Like marshmallows, I have plenty in the summer for s’mores, but never in the winter … Read More ...
Are you a Twinkie fan? I’ve had more than my share in my younger years!
Alicia from The Baker Upstairs has created a cupcake that tastes like the Twinkie, right down to the yummy cream filling.
I may have to make some of these and buy some of the new Twinkies and do a comparison. Something tells me I’m going … Read More ...
Bubbles! I have to admit, I still love to blow bubbles! Such a peaceful joy of blowing the bubbles and watching them drift in the wind till they pop.
Sprinkle Bakes shows us how to make the bubbles using small balloons and gelatin
. Unfortunately, they are just for decoration. Gelatin and water doesn’t taste good. Make sure you let … Read More ...
How cute would this little character be at a party? This cake reminds me of a book that I used to read to my daughter when she was little.
The Two Savvy Sisters shows us how to make this caterpillar from a book that was purchased called “Fun Stuff Cupcakes”. You’ll need a cake mix, candy and they provide us … Read More ...
In case you have some last minute events you need to bring a dessert to, here is a quick and easy recipe for you.
Ashton from Something Swanky shows us how to make mini fruit tartlets using Pillsbury sugar cookie dough
, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and fruit. Ashton also gives us a cookie recipe from scratch, if you have … Read More ...
Happy Mother’s Day! Hope you all have a beautiful day!
Today I have a tip to help with your edible crafts. I make a mess when it comes to filling in muffin tins with the mix. It gets all over the pan and there are spills before I get to the pan.
Thanks to You Put it Up, I … Read More ...
If you are still trying to figure out what to make Mom for breakfast tomorrow or need something to bring to a brunch, here is a great idea.
Jo Cooks shows us how to take make this meal out of store bought crescent rolls
, bacon and eggs. She uses green and red bell peppers and cheese, but you can … Read More ...
Correct link to be using for the how to is from She Knows
Grilling season has begun! The time of year, when you know what your neighbor is having for dinner that night. Hopefully, it doesn’t smell better than what you’re having that night.
Here is a cute take on the fruit salad and a grill the kids can help … Read More ...
Since it has been a very disappointing spring here, I’m really looking forward to summer. One of my favorite things to start summer off is strawberry picking.
This strawberry shortcake tiramisu from Grandbaby Cakes will be one of the first recipes I make with those fresh strawberries.
This would be a great dessert for Mother’s Day, graduation parties or just … Read More ...
Let them drink cake…
I must admit, I probably bake more, when I’m alone, so I can lick the batter from the bowl and whisks. I know evil!
Thanks to Elsie and Emma at A Beautiful Mess, I no longer have to bake the cake. I can mix my batter into a milkshake. Brilliant! Especially in the summer, when it … Read More ...
Here is a cute cake for a baby shower! Maybe even for Mother’s Day, if the due date is close to it!
Little Delights Cakes has posted from Beth in Her Cakes, a cute cake creation that looks like a Mom-to-be’s belly. There are 3 parts to the directions. The link will bring you to the first part and then … Read More ...