Creative food craft ideas
If you live down South, you have grits 
in the morning! I love grits, but not everyone that try grits for the first time like them. Grits with biscuits and sausage gravy, yes please!
Jenn from Peas and Crayons shares her cheesy grits breakfast bowls with an extra seasoning. Read how this recipe came about and what her new ingredient … Read More ...
Here is another frozen breakfast treat to enjoy on those really hot summer mornings. A quick grab and go breakfast or when even a bowl of cereal is too much work. Amy Sheree shares how to create these yogurt parfait popsicles. These might also be good for when school starts and rushing out of the house.
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Nothing says summer like s’mores! I love s’mores all year around and luckily can enjoy them, but summer time and s’mores go hand in hand. We love them during camping trips and back yard fires, but sometimes you want s’mores when not by the fire. Leah from Grain Changer has created a s’mores bark using gluten-free graham crackers. Enjoy … Read More ...
Fudge that is healthy, gluten-free, vegan, paleo and refined sugar free, can it still taste good? Yes, healthy can taste good. This is a no bake dessert that you place in the freezer to set. Sounds like the perfect fudge for the summer. I think I’ll try to make these in the mini muffin tins.
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Summers in Maine don’t last very long, so we try to spend as much time outdoors as possible. It can also get very humid, so the last thing you want to do is heat up the house. The slow cooker takes care of both issues! We can enjoy the summer day and dinner is ready without heating up the house. … Read More ...
Since I’m not a frosting kind of person, I love the trend of naked cakes. This beautiful cake by Barbara from Just a Smidgen would be perfect for a small wedding, anniversary or just felt like making a cake moment. Please remember to use organic flowers to decorate the cake.
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These cookies are perfect for a summer day at the beach, picnic in the park, or to enjoy at a barbecue. I love the flavor of lemon in the summer months. I would probably enjoy these with a big glass of lemonade after working in the garden. Ruthanne from Easy Baked shares how the recipe and how to create the … Read More ...
When it comes to the kitchen and kids, the best time to get them in the kitchen are the toddler years. They want to do everything you want to do and they are more likely willing to try foods they helped make. Vicky from Mess for Less shares 15 recipes that you can make with your toddlers. Get in the … Read More ...
A good breakfast sandwich for mornings on the go or to add to your brunch table. Even better Kellie from Kellie Rice Cakes shares how to make homemade onion bagels. This would also work for breakfast for dinner and if you don’t have time to make the bagels, you can buy some from the bakery.
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If you are looking for a healthier or dairy free option for ice cream, you should think about making this one. This does require an ice cream maker. I’m still on the fence of buying one. Anya at Anya’s Eats shares how to create this ice cream using fresh fruit from her Farmer’s Market. Cherries are a good deal right … Read More ...
I’m not a coffee person, so tiramisu has never been a dessert for me. If you are trying to eat healthier and miss your tiramisu, relax we have your solution. Jenn from Neurotic Mommy shares this mind blowing recipe for you to enjoy. A healthy dessert that you can share with your girlfriends next time you get together.
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Instead of just serving spears or cucumber chips to your guest, you can liven them up in three different ways. The rose cut pictured above is similar to rose apples and potatoes. Lilly at Fast Forward Fun share the rose technique and two other options on serving up cucumbers.
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If you watch cooking shows, they always tell you not to put non-edible items on the plate. Many times, there will be flowers on the plate for decorations only, but there are flowers that you can eat. TreeHugger has given us a list of 42 flowers that you can put on your plate for decoration and it is edible.
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I loved peanut butter and fluff sandwiches as a kid! I still enjoy one occasionally now and then. Now I mostly have fluff for making fudge and putting a large dollop in my hot chocolate. It isn’t the healthiest item, but thanks to Katie at Chocolate Covered Katie it can be. Katie has created a chocolate marshmallow fluff that is … Read More ...
Summer is all about fun! So liven up those snacks for the kids by being creative. These cute banana bears will have them wanting more bananas! Can you really blame them? These cute banana bears were created at Weelicious and there is also a video and other fun treats to create for the kids.
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