Creative food craft ideas
How pretty would these flowers be on your plate. Sharon Chen at DelishPlan shares the recipe to make an avocado flower and has a video on making other food flowers. Impress your guests or your family with your new skills. A beautiful way to decorate for a bridal shower or a baby shower.
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Caprese salads is a great summer side dish or lunch. Especially, when you get fresh tomatoes from your garden or the Farmer’s Market. I love the idea of adding cannellini beans to the salad. That makes it more filling for a quick lunch. Patricia from ButterYum replaced her pasta with the beans. Yum!
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Mug cakes rule! They are simple and fast to make and take care of your craving without the guilt. I’m less guilty eating a mug cake than a pan of cake, bread or brownies. This mug cake by Julia Mueller at The Roasted Root can be made with coconut flour or almond flour. Yum!
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Granola bars are our go to for snacks and sometimes breakfast on the go items. Who am I kidding, most of the time breakfast on the go, since we aren’t morning people. One problem we tend to run into is that everyone likes the same granola bars we do and we can’t always find them in the store. That’s where … Read More ...
What to do with those cravings that you or the kids may have. I think this might even be a great idea for the first care package for the college kids. Especially the freshman. Jennifer Lee at Kirbie’s Cravings shares her recipe. A sweet treat that can fulfill your sweet cravings.
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Here is a fun snack to make for the kids to eat after school or even enjoy in their lunchbox. These would actually enjoyable for the rest of the summer if they haven’t gone back to school yet. I might even make these to enjoy while watching the Olympics or feed the kids at a sleepover.
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Here are 21 more ideas for breakfast for the school mornings. Some of these you can make ahead and reheat. Some will only take a few minutes in the morning to prepare. You will find the links to the recipes and directions under the pictures. I’m hoping that this will keep me organized for the first month.
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Here is an easy and fun way to get the kids off to school on the first day. Kara from The Joys of Boys made this breakfast for her boys’ first day of school last year. I like this idea for the first day or even make it the week before school starts to prepare them.
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Cherry pie on its own is delicious. Serve it up in pastry made to look like an envelope, takes it to another level. How cute is this dessert? Liz Bushong shares how to create the envelope out of the pastry. Send your love in an envelope on a plate instead of the mail.
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A yummy appetizer or side dish to serve to your guests at dinner, for the Olympic viewing party, or to enjoy at a barbecue. This recipe is paleo and gluten-free. My family doesn’t care for sweet potato, but maybe they will be okay with it wrapped in bacon.
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In fairy tales, you kissed the frog and it would become a prince. In Harry Potter, you go to the candy store to buy chocolate frogs to eat. Poor frogs can’t get a break. Paula at Paula’s Plate shares an easy recipe that you can make with your kids. Her recipe includes peanut butter, but you could replace that with … Read More ...
When you are craving a blueberry muffin, but don’t have time to bake. Here is a healthy version that can be made in the microwave. The recipe by Jessica at Desserts with Benefits makes two muffins. These are gluten-free and vegan.
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Harry Potter fans, here is a refreshing drink to enjoy while reading the latest book. This easy butterbeer ice cream float will keep you cool, while you enjoying your favorite book this summer. The sisters at Lolly Jolly share their love of Harry Potter and this easy recipe.
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Maybe instead of watching the Olympics, you’ll be out Pokemon hunting with the kids. Here are some cookies from Cathy at What Should I Make for…. that you and the hunter can make together. It’s very important to fuel up while hunting. Catch em all, but be considerate and aware of your surroundings.
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Here is a refreshing drink that you can enjoy while watching the Olympics. Although, I didn’t see any lemons in the recipe so I’m not sure where the lemonade comes in. Either way Christina from Bird’s Party shares this recipe and a video on how to make this.
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