Meaning, that is, Mexican food-themed Star Wars, I was not announcing a South of the Border remake of the classic. Specifically, a “Storm Troopadilla, a Yodalicious Salad, and a side of refried Chewbacca.” Ha ha. Find it HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Star Wars Dinner
My first thought at spotting this Star Wars-themed dinner was “This is hilarious.” My second was, “my brother would so love this.” Chewbacca hot dogs, Storm Trooper potatoes, Yoda salad… too much. Find tips on making them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Candy Corn Cupcakes on a Stick
My adoration of foods on sticks needn’t be repeated yet again (guess I just did, hmmm.) So naturally, I didn’t have to think twice before linking to these candy corn cupcakes on a stick from Hoosier Homemade, especially as they are the dessert answer to this week long homage to food on a stick at Pocket Change Gourmet. … Read More ...
State Fair Foods on a Stick
My love of food-on-sticks is well-established. Looks like I need to head to a State Fair in Iowa where the convenience of foods-on-a-stick is well-capitalized upon. Check out this roundup of Top 10 State Fair Foods on a Stick from Better Recipes. It’s nice to see salad and hard boiled eggs options in addition to the bacon, pork … Read More ...
Chrysanthemum Salad and a Christmas on the Farm Giveaway
The summer has flown so quickly. At this rate, Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye! Visit Craftside to enter to win a copy of Christmas on the Farm: A Collection of Favorite Recipes
, Stories, Gift Ideas, and Decorating Tips from The Farmer’s Wife and for the how-tos to make this gorgeous Chrysanthemum salad, a … Read More ...
Radish Toadstools
Radishes carved to look like toadstools? Awwww. I envision these atop a spinach salad with goat cheese and raspberry dressing tossed by fairies in the woods. Learn to make them HERE at Red Currant Designs.… Read More ...
Vertical Salad Garden
As one who lived for many years in row houses and tiny apartments in the heart of a major city, I can’t help but pause–nay, linger and much appreciate–the brilliance of this vertical salad garden. Lettuces, arugula, strawberries, herbs… all standing up in a French riddling rack. Hmm. If only I could actually grown things. Created by Anne Philips at … Read More ...
Salad on a Stick
Wait, have I mentioned my affinity for foods on sticks? Especially unusual, hard-to-put-on-sticks foods on sticks? I have? Repeatedly? Oh, forgive me. It’s just that sticks are such a convenient way to eat food at parties. Find a roundup of ideas for salad on a skewer HERE at the kitchn.… Read More ...
Crescent Roll Carrot
I challenge you to find a more perfect Easter brunch dish than this carrot crescent roll filled with egg salad from Hungry Happenings. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Floral Inlay Salad
Another one of those blogs that I could just keep an open stream to this site because every idea is fantastic? Little Food Junction. Find the latest creation, a guava carrot salad inspired by Indian floral marble inlay design, HERE.… Read More ...
Kids Cooking Site
Check out this site devoted to Kids Cooking Activities. As a mom of a 3-year old who always insists on helping (she makes the salad, ie. pours and entire jar of Bacos on top of lettuce), I definitely appreciate such resources. The site offers resources, recipes, contests, a kid’s cooking school directory, food facts and more. Of course I … Read More ...
Tea Sandwich Wreath
There are so many Christmas sweets ideas out there, when I come across the rare non-sweet ideas, I gobble them up! Learn how to make waldorf salad tea sandwiches displayed as a wreath with this video how-to at Celebrations.com.… Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Thanksgiving Leftovers
I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but just to be prepared, here are some ideas for Friday.
1. Sweet potato pound cake from Country Living.
2. Yucatan-style turkey and vegetable soup from BHG.
3. Turkey Cobb salad from Martha.
4. Catchall casserole from BHG.
Salad Cups
It’s a totally edible salad, bowl and all! Learn how to easily make these salad cups HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go.… Read More ...
Party Monday: Knitting Party
As for the actual knitting skills, well, I’ll have to leave that to Knitting. But for the party surrounding the knitting, some ideas:
Planning on hosting a Knitting themed birthday party or get together? Maybe you want to get together and Knit for a charitable cause? Maybe your aout to become a Grandma and your friends are throwing you … Read More ...