Creative food craft ideas
photo credit: Domestic Gothess
Give Dad chocolate cake for Father’s Day! Especially this dark rich chocolate one made from Stout beer. This one particular by Hannah at the Domestic Gothess is created with Guinness. Dad will enjoy this cake along with some Guinness to enjoy later. Of course, you could make this any day that you feel like chocolate cake.… Read More ...
Looking for that summer cocktail to enjoy this summer? Here is one that combines a daiquiri and sangria with frozen strawberries. You could use fresh to, but would have to add ice. Fresh is always best in my book. A great drink to enjoy after a long day with the kids or to relax with friends at a party. You … Read More ...
photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes
One of the other great fruit besides berries to enjoy in the summer is watermelon. A sweet way to get hydrated. This watermelon ice cream float by Jocelyn at Grandbaby Cakes will be a sweet and refreshing way to beat the summer heat. Enjoy this treat at your next party or barbecue.
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Two Peas & Their Pod
Summer is here and it’s a good time to work on routines with the kids and teaching them new skills. Breakfast is a good start, especially if they are going to be on their own when school starts. These breakfast fruit pizzas are a fast and easy breakfast and a good way to get them … Read More ...
photo credit: Chelsea Lupkin
Here is different spin on everyone’s favorite dish! Okay, maybe one of my favorite dishes. This one is a healthier substitute for those nights you want nachos, but need to behave yourself. A great dish for a bridal shower, baby shower, or picnic. I could see myself eating this for dinner when I’m home alone.
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The picture shown is obviously for a boys baby shower, but you could also make pink for a girl. Create both colors for a gender reveal party. These were created for a baby shower, but could easily be made for a birthday party, graduation party, sports party or even 4th of July. All you have to do is change the … Read More ...
photo credit: Cakelets and Doilies
How gorgeous is this dessert? The beautiful green apple part is a pâte sucrée. I’ll let Belle at Cakelets and Doilies explain it and how to create the whole tart. It would definitely be an amazing finish to an elegant dinner. Maybe someone can make it for me?
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I love relish on my burgers and occasional hot dogs. Sometimes the relish is too sweet and I don’t eat enough burgers or hot dogs to justify buying even a small jar. I’m going to give this relish a try. I like the big chunks and could eat it as a side dish to my sandwiches.
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photo credit: Sweet Sugarbelle
Do you have a Lalaloopsy fan? Or maybe you were looking for a new way to use your pumpkin cookie cutter? These cookies were created using a pumpkin cookie cutter and would make your Lalaloopsy
fan scream with delight. They kind of remind me of the button eyed people in “Coraline”. Just more cutesy! Hosting a … Read More ...
photo credit: Our Small Hours
The classic meatloaf! Comfort food out of a bread loaf pan and even better the next day. We also make it in muffin tins, but never thought to create them into cupcakes. Turn meatloaf into cupcakes for a fun surprise during a boring week day. The kids may even request to have it more often.… Read More ...
A light and airy cake that would be perfect for a baby shower or bridal shower. This cake was actually made for a first birthday cake by Natasha at Natasha’s Kitchen. This is Natasha’s spin on the classic French Charlotte Russe Cake and she has plenty of pictures and directions to help you succeed.
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photo credit: The Taste Of
I don’t know about you, but I have terrible knife skills. I really hate chopping onions, especially since I always cry, but the other part is I really don’t know the proper way to attack the onion. The Taste of has photo and video on how to handle the task. Maybe, I won’t cry as … Read More ...
photo credit: Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
Having a Harry Potter themed party? These cookies will have to be present on the dessert table. I’ll have to try and watch the Harry Potter films again. I’m not a fan, but I do love a good butterscotch recipe. These would be great for movie watching or rereading the books.
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photo credit: Jennifer Cooks
Like many, I lived on ramen noodles in college and out on my own for the first time. I never thought to use the noodles for other meals, like this pork chow mein. If you don’t have a specialty store or your grocery store doesn’t have a decent international section, you can always use the ramen … Read More ...
Chocolate and peanut butter is a classic combination. Sara Lee® is well known for their delicious moist cakes, especially pound cake. Have you ever tried one of their snack cakes? You should! My favorite is the coffee cake. Sara Lee
® has created a new flavor featuring the classic chocolate and peanut butter combination. I’ve been lucky enough to be … Read More ...