Creative food craft ideas
If you love smoothies but hate dragging out the blender and washing up every single morning, then you’re going to fall in love with this genius kitchen hack—smoothie cubes! Instead of prepping fruit and veggies daily, you can make your smoothies in advance, pour the mixture into ice cube trays, and freeze them for later. The result? Perfectly portioned smoothie … Read More ...
Because even drinks need shade in this heat (at least here in Washington DC’s hotfest ’11). Make your own dainty drink umbrellas from doilies HERE at Country Living.… Read More ...
The only thing I’ve planned thus far for my daughter’s 4th birthday next month is that it will have a rainbow theme. Correction, the only thing she’s planned thus far is that it will have a rainbow theme. So when Canadian Parents asked to include my rainbow marshmallow kabobs in their roundup of rainbow ideas, I happily agreed and … Read More ...
As one who will order a Pinot Grigio with a burger at a restaurant–and feel a little funny about it, but do it anyway–I can’t help but appreciate that established wine connoisseurs are recognizing the need for information on unusual wine and food pairings. Such as, what do you pair with Slim Jims, doughnuts or SpaghettiOs? Find out HERE at … Read More ...
Find a roundup of 41 copycat recipes for restaurant goodies, including Big Macs, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Starbucks’ Maple Nut Scones (one of my favorites) HERE at babble.
Vodka pops while lounging by the pool? And Grey Goose vodka pops no less? If you aren’t going to be hanging at Fontainebleau in Miami any time soon, make your own HERE at the Miami New Times. {spotted on Food News Journal}… Read More ...
And to keep the sippable theme going… red, white and blue shakes! Learn to make them HERE at Poca Cosa.… Read More ...
This idea from Pizzazzerie has me adding Pop Rocks to my shopping list this weekend. Add a little fireworks to your cocktails HERE at Pizzazzerie.… Read More ...
There’s even alcohol in the whipped cream. AND they are served in limes. How very perfect. Find the recipe HERE at 1 Fine Cookie. Scroll past all the summer fun to the end of the post for the recipe and how-tos.… Read More ...
And another store-bought-item-turned-homemade…. Find the recipe and how-tos to make your own “Just Like McDonald’s” caramel frappe HERE at domessticated. (blog no longer valid)… Read More ...
I drink a lot of wine. I always have an open bottle of Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc in the fridge. I go to wineries and tastings. I even appreciate subtle differences at said tastings. But given all of that, I still know next to nothing about wines. It just doesn’t stick to me. Cringe away, sommeliers and wine connoisseurs, … Read More ...
Some drinks quietly sit beside the cheese platter. This one looks like it has arrived ready to host the party. The Roman Candle cocktail has a colourful layered finish that makes it a fun choice for a Fourth of July gathering, a summer celebration or an evening when you fancy serving something a little different.
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In the UK? I often wish I was, seeing as I’m a total Anglophile with a not-so-secret desire to live in London. Or Oxford. Or the countryside would do just fine. But also to attend such yummy events as Cakey Perry in London from July 29 to 31, a high tea serving treats such as, um, well, mine recreated. … Read More ...
So simple, I had a “why didn’t I think of that” moment for sure. Created by Make and Takes, learn to make them HERE at BabyCenter.… Read More ...
While I’m no stranger to the soda fountain concept–I even used to make my own egg creams as a barista–I’m not familiar with the term “brown cow” as it applies to beverages. But of course, Martha is. Learn to make these more colorful versions HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
