Creative food craft ideas
Still trying to figure out a neat idea for Father’s Day?
Beth at Hungry Happenings created fudge to look like rocks.
You could have lots of fun with this. Print out some pictures of Dad and place him climbing the rocks or standing on top of the rock pile.
How cute would they be for a little boy’s party with … Read More ...
Image originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine
Do you cringe every time the ice cream truck comes around? How about the prices at the ice cream shack or buying ice cream at the store?
Here is a fun activity to do with the kids and you have your own ice cream in 5 mins. Spoonful shows us how to make ice … Read More ...
It’s barbecue season! Who is the master of the grill in your family? Me because I don’t like eating to late.
Here is a cute cupcake to share at the next barbecue or for Father’s Day.
Two Busy Blondes has created a cupcake that looks absolutely adorable.
The items on this grill looks as good as one might be served … Read More ...
Occasionally, I have cravings for pancakes, but not the appetite for them. My problem is solved and I can eat the pancakes on the go! Bonus!
Dorothy from Crazy for Crusts introduces us to the pancakes she had as a child. She gives the recipe using Bisquick, but you can use your own recipe. In order to make the pancakes … Read More ...
I love to go to yard sales and garage sales, but I also like to sleep in. Breakfast is either a no go or junk food. Of course, an occasional doughnut isn’t bad.
Mom on Timeout has created a breakfast meal that can be made ahead of time and placed in the freezer. When you are ready to eat, just … Read More ...
Summer means fairs and fairs mean junk food. One of my guilty pleasures at fairs is the cotton candy. Along with the fried dough and kettle corn!
Katrina at In Katrina’s Kitchen has created an adult version of the sugary treat.
Katrina created a mousse with cotton candy syrup from Jelly Belly that she found at Bed Bath and Beyond. … Read More ...
Here is another great tip on how to make your own chocolate chip cookie dough cups. Kari at The Dating Divas introduces us to Amy at The Idea Room. Amy created the chocolate chip cookie dough cups featured on The Dating Divas website.
If you want the recipe and directions, use the Dating Divas website in blue, but make … Read More ...
Here is another quick dessert to put together. Food Pusher shows you how to make these delicious bite size treats. Just click on the web page in blue for the recipe and directions.
I will have to keep this in the back of my mind when I buy bananas. Some weeks the bananas don’t last two days and then there … Read More ...
Here is a great tip to help save time. If you are baking already and have a little extra time, you can make extra cake batter to freeze for future use.
Made to be a Momma shows us how to freeze cake batter 3 different ways to make cupcakes later. Just click on the link in blue to go to … Read More ...
I am a Nutella
addict! I will eat it by the spoonful, but it isn’t a cheap addiction. Plus, I’m the only one that eats it. Which is good and bad!
Be Miam! has a recipe for a homemade chocolate hazelnut spread. It looks as good as the real stuff. I just need to figure out where to find the … Read More ...
Memorial weekend is upon us and hopefully your weather is better than ours.
How about some ice cream? Or maybe a cookie that looks like ice cream! Created by Diane has created these cookies to look like chocolate ice cream. She also has a vanilla version if you aren’t a big chocolate fan. She fills the cones with buttercream frosting … Read More ...
It’s hard to believe Memorial Day is a week away! Where has this month gone?
This one is for my bacon lovers!
Bev Cooks posted this flag made from bacon, potatoes and Pillsbury pizza crust
. You can find the recipe posted on Tablespoon!.
She also teaches a great trick of cooking the bacon in the oven on a … Read More ...
Love salty snacks? Did you think you could make chips in the microwave? Skeptical?
All the above for me, but Nicole Harris from Wonky Wonderful has the recipe to make crispy chips in the microwave. She uses a mandoline to cut the chips.
If you have never used a mandoline
, be very careful. I got a very small individual … Read More ...
Remember Fluffernutter sandwiches? Did you put a big spoonful of marshmallow fluff
in your hot cocoa?
Made To Be A Momma has a homemade recipe for you to try.
I love finding recipes for items that I need, but never seem to have on hand. Like marshmallows, I have plenty in the summer for s’mores, but never in the winter … Read More ...
Are you a Twinkie fan? I’ve had more than my share in my younger years!
Alicia from The Baker Upstairs has created a cupcake that tastes like the Twinkie, right down to the yummy cream filling.
I may have to make some of these and buy some of the new Twinkies and do a comparison. Something tells me I’m going … Read More ...