Creative food craft ideas
It is finally strawberry picking season and thanks to Nikki at Tikkido, you can dress them up for the 4th of July. Who doesn’t love chocolate covered strawberries? This dessert won’t last long, so you may want to keep a few aside for yourself to enjoy after the party. This would also be great for a superhero party for the … Read More ...
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Looking forward to those beautiful beef tomatoes to ripen for tomato sandwiches and to top off the burgers. This might be my new tomato sandwich for the summer. It would make a wonderful dinner on a hot summer night. Much more elegant than my sliced tomato and mayo on wheat bread.
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When it is too hot, I don’t have much of an appetite. I tend to eat a lot more salads in the summertime. Plus, with all those wonderful fresh vegetables from the garden, who wouldn’t want to live on salads. This beautiful salad combines fruit and veggies for a refreshing salad at your next event … Read More ...
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After a week long road trip, it is time to start eating healthy and exercising on a regular basis again. This egg white omelette will give me the protein and energy I need for those large loads of laundry after the road trip. It will also give me the energy to hit the track later.
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I know most of you home bakers turn your nose up to boxed cake mixes
, but there are some of us that enjoy the easy availability of just adding a few ingredients to create dessert. You could always make your own cookie mix, because the frosting is the star of this cookie. Although Mary from Chattavore states these cookies … Read More ...
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French toast but with some extra, for a more filling breakfast. This would be a delicious addition to your brunch or maybe for your weekend guests. Melinda from Recipe Fiction shares how to create this french toast muffin. I might make this the night before and then bake it the next day for those rush out … Read More ...
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Here is a new flavored mimosa to serve along with the classic at your next brunch or party. The beautiful color from the blood orange will be perfect for a bridal shower. The thyme flavor is in the simple syrup created by Sarah Daniel of The Charming Detroiter.
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I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for a new dip to try. As much as I love my basic dips, sometimes you need a change and some spice. This dip will be a great addition to your next party. How can you go wrong with bacon, corn and comfort.
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This beautiful layered cake would be wonderful for a bridal or wedding shower. I love the green color it gets from the matcha powder. A very light and slightly sweet dessert for the summer time. Looks like I will have to work on my crepe skills instead buying pre-made ones from the store.
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Here is a way to add some patriotic color to your deviled eggs, without dyeing the eggs red and blue. Use red and blue edible writing pens to make your stars and stripes on the eggs. You’ll get the colors you want without your guests thinking twice about eating a red or … Read More ...
Here is a refreshing drink the whole family can enjoy this summer. Let the kids have fun trying to squeeze out the lime juice and put all the ingredients into the blender. I recommend getting a juicer to make it a little easier. This recipe only makes two beverages at a time, so maybe for a very small gathering, unless … Read More ...
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Still trying to figure out what to give dear old dad for Father’s Day? I don’t know about you, but my Dad and husband are very hard to buy for. Sometimes a 6-pack of their favorite beer or some new beers to try are my last minute results. Thanks to Maureen Anders at Anders Ruff, … Read More ...
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Send the kids off with their red, white, and blue rocket popsicles, while you and the other adults enjoy this patriotic vodka lemonade slush. Because even adults still love their slushies in the summer time to cool off with. As always label drinks appropriately around children and drink responsibly.
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It’s summer time and the kids need something fun to make. Let them get messy in the kitchen and create this fun patriotic snack. This would be a good way to keep them busy on 4th of July, while getting ready for the back yard barbecue. They can enjoy this fun snack later that night … Read More ...
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Here is an easy dessert that can be enjoyed by all this summer. Banana Fosters without the alcohol and the flames. Pavani at Cook’s Hideout got this recipe from The Food Network. Pavani provides her homemade caramel sauce, but you could also use store bought. A great surprise for the family during the weeknight for dessert. … Read More ...