Yeah, this cool dude is named Rudy, short for Rudolph of course. Find a recipe for a (non-sweet!!) last-minute ranch pretzel gift with a free printable HERE at Celebrate It!.… Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Pie
Make an onion pie from Taste of Home (but not for my husband).
Or a zucchini pie from Whole Living.
How about a blueberry pie martini from My Man’s Belly?
A beef and curry pie from epicurious.
Christmas Cheese n’ Pasta
I love when I find new sites dedicated to edible crafts, especially when they are right in my inbox. Rosemary of A Mouse on the Table sent me a link to her treat-filled blog, and you’ll find such gems as this smoked cheese snowman or this clever use of spinach pasta. The blog is in Italian, but there is a … Read More ...
Broccoli Centerpiece
Christmas Pizza
Because Christmas is just everywhere, even in your pizza box. Spotted on Gordon Gossip, find Christmas pizza HERE by delia creates. Love the pepperoni candy cane stripes and the olive garland.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Oil and Vinegar Gifts
Find a great tutorial to make your own garlic-rosemary olive oil and sun dried tomato balsamic vinegar gift sets HERE at Mrs. Cummings Rx. There’s even a price breakdown, too!… Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Checkerboard
Last week, spirals, this week, checkerboard.
1. Dinner rolls from Better Homes and Gardens.
2. Cheese sandwich from Dairy Goodness.
3. Top a hamburger with a checkerboard at Land O’ Lakes.
4. Classic cookies from Martha Stewart.
Tea Sandwich Wreath
There are so many Christmas sweets ideas out there, when I come across the rare non-sweet ideas, I gobble them up! Learn how to make waldorf salad tea sandwiches displayed as a wreath with this video how-to at Celebrations.com.… Read More ...
Snow Pea Christmas Tree
Another fun (and healthy) Amanda find: Christmas tree snow peas! As snow peas are one of the few vegetables my picky 3-year-old will eat, this might even work for me beyond party appetizer, too. Find the how-tos for Christmas tree snow peas with sesame cream cheese dip HERE at The Other Side of Fifty.… Read More ...
How To Make A Fancy Snowman Cheeseball
Something about this guy is so endearing. I almost said “cheesy,” but that would be over the top. And he really is endearing. I think it’s the crown. Learn how to make a snowman cheese ball HERE at babble.… Read More ...
Food Bouquets
I’m just loving everything over at Paper Plate and Plane. And you all know I can’t resist any food on a stick. And I’ve an especial respect for non-sweets on a stick, since they are so much rarer. Check out these gorgeous food bouquets HERE, and find tips on making your own from pinwheel sandwiches, spring rolls, macarons, … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Sandwich
An unending supply of clever, cute, easy holiday-on-your-plate lunches from Little Food Junction. Check out the latest and learn how to make it: Christmas Tree Sandwich.… Read More ...
Snowman Biscuits (as in Biscuits, not Cookies)
I have to agree with Cute As a Fox Creations that non-sweet snowman are hard to come by. When I saw the title in my inbox, my first assumption was that the blogger must be from across the sea and that these would be cookies. Nope. Biscuits. Find how to make cute as can be non-dessert biscuit snowmen HERE.… Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Spirals
1. Ham and cheese spirals from Kraft Foods’ Delicious Days (with video!).
2. Prosciutto asparagus spirals from Pepperidge Farms’ Puff Pastry.
3. Churros (deep fried dough spirals) from epicurious.
4. Homemade spiral ravioli from Eye Candy.
5. Learn to make spiral cocktail garnish at the kitchn.
6. Spiral cookies from Sprinkle Bakes. (I think I’ve … Read More ...
Party Monday: The Nutcracker
1.nutcrackers. Pier One Imports has a surprising number of nutcrackers.
2. food. Make sugar plums at Saveur.
3. favors. Craft beaded snowflakes at Martha Stewart.
4. cupcakes. Nutcracker cupcake kit from Meri Meri.
5. decor. Nutcracker centerpiece from Meri Meri.
6. cookies. Clara cookie cutter from coppergifts.com.… Read More ...