Creative food craft ideas
There is something about the warm, sunny weather that makes me feel like drinking more tropical drinks than my usual beer. I’m starting to get used to the taste of tequila and enjoying a margarita with my Mexican meals. Since we eat a lot of Mexican, I’m excited to try a blue margarita created by Krystle at Baking Beauty.
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Here is a dessert you can make using popsicles, greek yogurt, white chocolate, and fresh strawberries. The perfect dessert for those hot and humid days. A great treat to make with the kids and enjoy after a day at the park, beach, or hiking. A healthy treat that is gluten-free and free of high fructose corn syrup.
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Still trying to find time to make to the theaters to see “Finding Dory”! If you have seen it, you may want to make some of this “Finding Dory” fruit punch for the family to enjoy this summer. Lisa from Mom on the Side shares how to create this fun fruit punch.
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Do you love sweet tropical drinks? If you are a fan of Tequila Sunrise as a cocktail, then you are going to enjoy it as a cupcake. Lindsay Conchar is a new contributor at The Cake Blog and she shares how to create these sweet treats. A great dessert to enjoy with the girls at a bridal shower.
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Sangria lovers, here is a recipe that creates a base for you to enjoy Sangrias all summer. All you have to do is add wine. Sarah from The Homemade Haus shares her family recipe for the base mix which yields enough for 18 – 24 (750 ML sized) bottles of wine. Hello summer! Keep it for yourself and your parties … Read More ...
Here is a refreshing summer treat for the whole family. Of course, you could add alcohol to this sorbet for the adults. A cold way to enjoy those fresh picked strawberries and mint. Melissa from Clean-Eating shares this recipe that is made with club soda instead of rum. Yum!
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I’m not much of a morning person, so brunches are more my thing. That doesn’t work well during the weekdays, but these overnight oats makes it a little easier. Being able to grab breakfast and go works well for me and overnight oats in mason jars
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Berries and watermelon are my two favorite fruit items to eat during the summer months. Sometimes, we get more watermelon than we handle and I feel awful having to waste it. Luckily, Velvet and Hail created this summertime punch with watermelon to use up and a few other ingredients. Of course, I may have to invest in a juicer or … Read More ...
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Create these fun shot glasses for your drinks or the kids glasses of milk this 4th of July holiday evening. You and the kids can create these shot glasses together and they can use them too. Cheri at The Watering Mouth shares how to create these glasses in written and video form.
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To booze or not to booze, that is your decision. Here is a sweet drink to celebrate the 4th of July with. As always with the holidays, be responsible. More so this holiday where there are also explosives involved. Don’t drink and drive or play with fireworks. Nee at Kitchen Riffs will explain the details on what a shrub is … Read More ...
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My two favorite drinks in the summer are ice tea and lemonade. I also like to combine the two, which to some is known as half and half and also Arnold Palmer. Now I can enjoy those two flavors in a cupcake form. Lauren from A Nerd Cooks shares how to create this delightful cupcake. … Read More ...
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Call me cheap, but it amazes me how much people spend on their coffee or favorite cold beverage at the coffee shop. Don’t get me wrong, I have my own demons at the craft store! Thank goodness for sales and coupons! If you are a Starbucks frappuccino fan, then this is your recipe and you can … 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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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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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 ...