Creative food craft ideas
Need a dessert for a potluck or barbecue, but can’t decide between cookies or baking a pie? You can make both. Marsha at Marsha’s Baking Addiction has your solution. These mini stuffed cookie pies would be perfect at a picnic, potluck, barbecue, or to send to your kids at camp. These would also be great in care packages for college … Read More ...
Most of us have a time in our life when we were on a very tight budget and Ramen noodles was a food staple. You really shouldn’t live on Ramen alone, but sometimes you do what you have to do. Whether you are in college, living on your own for the first time, or maybe trying to save some cash … Read More ...
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Seems like the Teddy Graham Cracker bears have the life. They are always lounging on beach cupcakes or cookies and now they get to swim and float in the pool. These cute pool party cookies were created by Meaghan at The Decorated Cookie. These would be cute at a pool party, beach themed party or … Read More ...
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I was thinking I had more time for 4th of July items, but the months seem to be flying by. These cheesecake shooters would also be great for Father’s Day, besides the 4th of July. A great way to use your fresh berries and the cheesecake part is a bonus.
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I love my mint garden and using the fresh mint in teas, but I think I might enjoy it even more in this milkshake. The perfect milkshake for those that love the chocolate and mint combination. The recipe from Katalina at Peas and Peonies if for the drinks only. The popsicles are from Weight Watchers.… Read More ...
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This gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free and paleo friendly smoothie is perfect for the summer months. It will give you anti-oxidant and immunity boost, that many tend to ignore during the warm months. This might be my go to breakfast for the summer. Alison from The Lemon Press shares this recipe and a new frozen acai product … Read More ...
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Here is a refreshing way to cool off this summer. Plus it is healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. We love fruit in this house, in fact we have to buy it twice a week. So I am looking forward to berry season, so we can pick and freeze the berries to save some money. This … Read More ...
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This treat for two or one, if you want to indulge and not share, is a great dessert for your summer berries. Blackberries are used here, but I’m sure you could substitute with blueberries or raspberries. Even better it only takes 7 minutes, which is also good for those surprise visitors for dinner.
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Are we have dessert for dinner? From afar these cupcakes look like a sweet dessert, but they are actually a savory cupcake for your dinner plate. This savory cupcake is gluten-free and works with a paleo diet
. Serve for dinner during the weeknight or an option at your buffet.
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When I was a kid, I loved getting Slushies, Icees, or whatever sweet frozen drink the ice cream shop was serving. As an adult, I still like to get a frozen drink, but they are too sweet for me. This frozen strawberry lemonade sounds like the right mix of sweet, tangy, and extra coldness for … Read More ...
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Sometimes it isn’t easy to get a balanced breakfast, especially if you are running late. This smoothie has all you need in the morning along with your cup of coffee. This would be good for those afternoon slumps, when you really want a nap. You can find the recipe by Sarah at Live Eat Learn.… Read More ...
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Scrumptious cupcakes to serve at a tea party, baby shower, or bridal shower. Sonali from Sugar et al shares how to make the cupcakes and orange Swiss meringue buttercream. What a wonderful dessert to enjoy in the backyard or on the front porch in the afternoon with a good book and a cup of tea.… Read More ...
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Do you know someone that loves to knit? Here is a cake that they would really love. This whimsical cake would be perfect for a knitter’s birthday or for a knitting party. Louise at the Cake Journal shows you how to create this cake from the knitting needles for decoration to the cake balls of yarn … Read More ...
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Have you ever watched a bee flutter around the flowers? I love hearing the buzzing and watching it float from flower to flower. These cute cookie hives with strawberries will look beautiful at a garden party or outdoor bridal shower. They would also look cute at at Pooh Bear themed baby shower.
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Summer and strawberries go hand in hand! I love fresh strawberries and I’m excited to try this frosting created with fresh strawberries. Mary from Barefeet in the Kitchen created this frosting and I like her idea of eating it with graham crackers too. Brings back memories of eating leftover frosting sandwiched between graham crackers.… Read More ...