How utterly perfect for a creepy, crawly, critter-filled party. I’m loving the dressed-up bug juice and crazy adorable ladybug and ant crackers. Find the recipes for the buggy crackers HERE at My Own Ideas. And you’ll of course want to have these worm filled dirt cups for dessert, too. Find those HERE.
Fairy Bread Update
I first discovered fairy bread (and bemoaned the lack of popularity of this simple and magical tradition in the US) HERE over two years ago. Little cookie cutters
are such a clever, simple way to dress up fairy bread. Find the idea HERE at Sugar and Cloth.
Mushroom Village Caprese Salad
There’s just something about the whole gnome, fairy, toadstool universe that is so magnetic. Make these li’l mushroom village Caprese salad HERE at Crafty Moods.… Read More ...
Make Taco Bell’s Doritos Tacos at Home
Holy schmoly, it’s been done. A homemade version of the Doritos taco (a la Taco Bell). For real. That mysteriously addictive flavoring on the Dorito can be recreated in one’s own kitchen? The step-by-step photographs and detailed recipe convinces me. Find them all HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.… Read More ...
Peach Parrot
It’s stunning how well peaches lend themselves to food art with the gradations of color in their flesh. Even this simple parrot made from peaches is just gorgeous. Find the peach parrot HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Easy Mac n’ Cheese in a Mug
It’s not often I post on a “mere” recipe. I hesitate with the word “mere,” for great recipes don’t deserve that adjective, but I mean those recipes such as mac n’ cheese that can’t justify the “edible crafts” label. But when you make mac n’ … Read More ...
Big Bird and Snuffy Breakfast
I wish my kid was still into the genius that is Sesame Street, because then she’d appreciate this breakfast. Put Big Bird and Snuffy on your breakfast plate HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
If you are looking for more easy breakfast ideas check out our Pinterest … Read More ...
Hermit Crab Crescent Roll
I’m pretty sure it’s the huge, marshmallow eyes that make this hermit crab the cutest ever. Or the huge, apple claws (claws? Is that the right term?). Regardless, he’s easy to make. Make hermit crab crescent rolls HERE at Cute Food for Kids.… Read More ...
Car Lunch
Beep! Beep! I couldn’t resist. Those were the first words that came to my head when I spotted this car-themed lunch for kids. Or maybe it’s a general knowledge of kids and what they’d say. Anyway, make a go-lunch-go HERE at Creative Food.… Read More ...
Olympic Onion Rings
I’ve seen a lot of foods turned into Olympic Rings. Waffles, cookies, even pizza. But Olympic Rings onion rings? Definitely a first. Find the how-tos, including a tutorial on dying batter (useful in so many ways, I imagine), HERE at If You Can Make That You Can Make This.… Read More ...
How to Make Spiral Hot Dogs
I’ve seen some of these spiral hot dogs floating around the internet of late. Aside from the funky look, they apparently make the hot dog taste better, too, what with the greater surface area. Find some easy tips on making your own HERE at Sewing Chick.… Read More ...
Sunshine Sandwich
This sunny sandwich is way too adorable to eat. Seriously, how can olives and radishes be so cute? Make a sunshine sandwich HERE at Canadian Family.… Read More ...
Rainbow Pesto Pizza
Aah, rainbow pizza for the sophisticates. Because there is pesto involved. And purple potatoes. So my kid would run for the hills. Make this gorgeous rainbow pizza HERE at Quick Dish.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on Amazon and these fun … Read More ...
Flying Saucer Falafel
Looks like the aliens have invaded just in time for dinner. (Groan, seriously, why do I even say stuff like that?) Anyhoo… I bet the kiddos would still find that funny. Maybe? Make flying saucer falafel HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Other Ways to Use Vegetables
Check out these alternative ways to use and display fresh vegetables, inspired by the blogger’s recent trip to South Africa. My favorite is the vegetable bouquet. While I’ll never tire of fresh flowers, the gift of vegetables so prettily arranged is such a great and practical idea. Find the veggies HERE at Love U Madly.