Creative food craft ideas
Now here is a decorating idea that I feel I could actually be successful at! I’ll probably only have three layers, to avoid disasters. These would be so cute on the dessert table for the holidays. Not only are these cute, but Molly from My Name is Yeh also gives you wonderful suggestions to save your baking disasters.
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As a procrastinator, I’m just now trying to figure out my Thanksgiving menu. I wish I was better, because I would make these beautiful cookies for dessert. What cute place cards for everyone or placed in goody bags for your guests to take home. Wendy from The Monday Box also lets you in on some helpful tips she learned for … Read More ...
Are you looking for a new drink to serve at your holiday parties? This little cup of holiday spirit will bring joy to all. Just looking at it puts you in a festive mood! Well, maybe just me. As always drink responsibly! This would be great for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
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This Christmas sherbet punch is similar to the punch we served at all holiday and family gatherings. Sometimes we had sherbet and sometimes we didn’t. This will be a punch recipe that you will use over and over again. Use it for your family gatherings or make a batch to bring to a potluck.
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This will be one of the items I bake this year for my neighbors, or I’ll just eat them all myself. The winter holidays bring mint flavor to center stage, well at least in my opinion. You can have your pumpkin spice, I love mint and gingerbread! These will be a great gift for neighbors, teachers, friends, family, mail person, … Read More ...
If you aren’t a turkey person or need an extra dish for the Thanksgiving table, give this pork loin recipe a try. According to Erica Dinho from My Colombian Recipes, a pork roast is a signature dish for the Colombians and Latin Americans during the holidays. Since we don’t have a turkey for Christmas, I might give this recipe a … Read More ...
How many of you are ready to start baking your holiday cookies? I’m lucky if the Christmas cards are done in time for Christmas. I usually bake the cookies on Christmas Eve, but at least Santa has fresh baked cookies! I’m planning to be better this year! I’ll let you know how that works out.
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If you liked the chocolate covered pretzel scarecrows that Beth from Hungry Happenings made, you are going to enjoy these cute chocolate covered pretzel turkeys. These are cute Thanksgiving dessert for those that didn’t leave room for pie or cake. Plus, you could package a few in a cellophane bag as take home gifts for your guests.
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In case you don’t need to deal with a Thanksgiving feast, here is something different. If you still love mason jars for food that is, here are some additional recipes that can be made in the jars or as the meal vessel. I love mason jars! I love old mason jars filled with old toy pieces or sewing pieces for … Read More ...
If you are still looking for appetizers for your feast, this might be one to add to the menu. I’m not a fan of blue cheese
, but neither is Petro from The Seaman Mom who created the dip. Maybe I’ll have to try blue cheese in dips to change my perspective. You could make this dip for the holiday … Read More ...
I think I laughed harder than I should, when I saw these! They are so cute and funny! The last thing you want on Thanksgiving is to serve a frozen turkey to your guests, but I think these would be an exception. Karen from Sugartown Sweets created these cold turkeys out of marshmallows. What a great cake or cupcake topper. … Read More ...
I’m really liking the idea of individual servings for the holiday this year. Especially with pies. It is so hard to make sure everyone has the right slice, some like really big slices and others want a sliver. There are certain pies that are impossible to give a sliver. Plus, the handheld pies can make great gifts for neighbors, co-workers, … Read More ...
It isn’t a holiday, unless there is a rice cereal treat created. This is a cute treat to make with the kids before the Thanksgiving holiday or after. Life can get busy, but if you have a long weekend, just let them know you are planning fun things the day after Thanksgiving. We aren’t into shopping on Black Friday, so … Read More ...
I’ll try anything to avoid getting a cold or flu. I usually bump up the vitamin C and zinc in the fall and get my flu shot. This year I’m trying more foods and teas to help with the immunity. Maryea from Happy Healthy Mama has this immunity boosting breakfast bar that she and the family eats.
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One of the easiest treats to make with the kids for all holidays is chocolate dipped pretzels. These look like turkeys. I bet you could find some candy corn on sale still. The kids could make these as place card holders, treats to give to guests or just to enjoy at the kids table. Before you get to crazy with … Read More ...