Creative food craft ideas
Everybody does the chocolate dipped strawberries. Why not take it one step further to show your love, by making the strawberries into hearts covered in chocolate.
Debbie at One Little Project demonstrates how to create the hearts and cover with chocolate. She also adds a little bit of Nutella, which is optional. I agree with her that you can’t go … Read More ...
Here is a really cute after school snack for the kids!
Spoonful.com has a great idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a healthy and easy way. I might be the only one, but this looks more appealing than a box of chocolates.
If you are still trying to eat healthy or just need to step away from the baked goods … Read More ...
Super Bowl Sunday is next week!
This year I don’t have a team to cheer for so I will enjoy watching the commercials and half time show. Plus, I can go to bed early if I want to! Here are some additional snacks to have at your party! Some of these sites have additional recipes that you might also be … Read More ...
Feels like a soup kind of day!
Bone chilling cold! -17 with the wind chill this morning. Brrr!
Where Women Cook has 8 healthy soups for you to make on a cold winter day. Whether you are still trying to eat healthy or you need another way to get the kids to eat their vegetables, these will be perfect to … Read More ...
We don’t have football parties, but the family will sit down together to watch the game. Of course, we have the essential snacks and food to enjoy the game and commercials. This year I’ll do more than wings and pizza for the Super Bowl. These mini football subs will be a perfect addition or replacement to the pizza. I gotta … Read More ...
Are you ready for some football?
Football season is coming to an end. This weekend is the playoffs to see which two teams will be going to the Super Bowl. I’ll be cheering for my San Francisco 49ers this weekend! When it comes to the Super Bowl or any football parties, there is a lot of junk, fried and greasy … Read More ...
Are you planning on having a Super Bowl or Winter Olympics party? Maybe you need a quick family meal for the week or over the weekend. Or you’re just tired of the same meal plan and need a change. Here are 101 Sandwich Recipes for you to consider. She has them categorized by meat type, with several options for each … Read More ...
It’s soup season. Seems like everyone in the US is in need of soup with the polar vortex. The only soups that I make are chicken noodle or turkey noodle soup from leftovers or a batch of chili. If it continues to be this cold, it may be time to try some new recipes. There are several varieties to try … Read More ...
Happy New Year! May your year be filled with good health, prosperity and creative eating. Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? I try not to set myself up for failure. I have a real hard time with new habits! For many it is to eat healthier and exercise more. If you plan on eating healthier, let me help you … Read More ...
I can’t believe it is New Year’s Eve already! Where did the year go? Does your family have a meal they eat New Year’s Day to bring good luck for the year? Besides eating our traditional Chinese Takeout on New Year’s Eve, we don’t have any traditional New Year’s Day meal. Interested in starting a new tradition, try making this … Read More ...
What is your New Year’s Eve routine? We usually have a quiet evening at home, order Chinese Takeout and rent a couple of movies. We usually fall asleep before midnight and wake up just in time for the countdown or after when we hear the fireworks going off but maybe this year we will have some friends over to tryout … Read More ...
Originally this year, we were supposed to have some friends for the holidays. The plans unfortunately were cancelled, but I still needed to find recipes to accommodate allergies in the family. Maybe you are entertaining some friends that have allergies or are vegetarian? Hopefully these sites will help you with your holiday meal or party. It seems like a hassle, … Read More ...
Oh my goodness! There are 15 days left till Christmas? Where does the time go? Christmas to me is all about the family! Especially the kids, because they grow so fast. But it is also trying to figure out what to do for holiday parties at school, gifts for teachers, bus drivers and classmates and keeping them occupied while you … Read More ...
Frosty the Snowman….
Frightful weather outside and the kids are driving you crazy? Here is a creative and healthy snack to keep them busy, and give you a little quiet time. Or all of you can have fun creating it together. So let the kids have fun playing with their food and you don’t have to worry about dinner being … Read More ...
We have had some snow, but it keeps melting. It is cold, dreary and soup weather. How about warming their bellies and put a smile on their faces with this cute bowl of soup. I dare them try not to smile! Take a trip to the far east with this recipe and directions on making the snowman at Spice Up … Read More ...