Creative food craft ideas
Let the crazy holiday season begin! Time for baking, crafting and decorating! Okay, I only make sugar cookies, because I’m not creative in the kitchen. I love gingerbread, but like chewy cookies. But soft doesn’t work when making a gingerbread house. I think this recipe will be added to the sugar cookies and I will be eating with glee!
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Hope everyone had a wonderful day spending it with family and friends! One last Thanksgiving leftover dish and then bring on Christmas. Even though I love Christmas, I really wish the stores would wait till the week of Thanksgiving before they start decorating and putting Christmas items on the shelves. I understand for craft stores, because some people craft their … Read More ...
I don’t know about you, but I seem to have more mashed potatoes leftover than all other sides. It’s the one side that I don’t really want to eat again after the big day. This recipe might change that for me. What a great dinner idea for the next day. Or make up some mini ones and serve as snacks … Read More ...
Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US. Here are some additional leftover ideas for your Thanksgiving meal. Safe travels to all and for everyone else, hope you have a great day!
This recipe was originally made with leftover chicken, but you can replace it with turkey and use up some leftover rolls too. There are some other leftover recipes that … Read More ...
Shame on me for not doing the gluten free dishes! Hopefully, it’s not to late for you! I have some friends on the West coast that has a gluten allergy and a peanut allergy. I try to make sure to include some ideas for them to try. Although, I don’t think they read my articles. Oh well, I know I … Read More ...
The pomegranates are back! My daughter and I love pomegranates! We can sit and watch a show and eat it like popcorn! Love them in a salad and also added to my yogurt! I highly recommend trying them.
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During the holiday season, we seem to be on the go more and also have indoor track to deal with. Always, grabbing something quick to snack on and that choice isn’t always healthy.
These no bake granola balls will be perfect for on the go, burst of energy you need. Plus, no bake means the kids can make this while … Read More ...
The only time I decorate cookies with frosting is during the holidays. Even then I’m hesitant, because I make a lot of mistakes. Of course, I enjoy eating all the mistakes too!
Here is a website that has a video to show you how to fix mistakes made while decorating your cookies with royal icing
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Yesterday I found a site that teaches you how to make butter and today I searched through my suggestions and found this molding technique for butter. Now the kids can make butter and then mold them into shapes. Glad heavy cream is on sale this time of year. Of course, if you don’t want to make your own butter; you … Read More ...
How do you keep the kids entertained and still allow them to help with the holiday meal or any meal? You have them make butter!
All it takes is some heavy cream, a jar and whole lotta shaking going on. This might be best with more than one child, so they can share the shaking part. The site uses a … Read More ...
Thanksgiving may be easier this year than I thought. I have two slow cookers, one for everyday use and a larger one for potlucks. I found a stuffing recipe to use and now I also have one for the turkey breast. I could possibly get my Christmas cards started a day early.
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Stuffing or dressing? I guess it all depends on where you are located. I’ve always known it as stuffing.
I love my slow cooker, but for some reason I never think to use it for special occasions to help with the meal. This is perfect, because I don’t have enough pans or space in my kitchen. One less item to … Read More ...
I remember the first time I roasted a turkey. I was so worried that I would forget to take the giblets in plastic out of the turkey and that it would be as dry as the turkey from National Lampoon’s Christmas. I was tired before everyone arrived, because I was so stressed. It is a stressful time of year, if … Read More ...
Winter is making an early appearance this weekend. It has already wreaked havoc in the Midwest. I’m not ready to hear that dreaded S-word (snow)! Shhh! Hot Chocolate is one of our favorites for the long, cold winter months.
So today we will feature some hot drinks to add to your coffee or tea routine. First will be this lovely … Read More ...
I love purple potatoes! I’ve never seen purple sweet potatoes. This side could be a hit or miss, because some people just can’t get past the beautiful color. So if you think your guests will be freaked out, you can still make this recipe with regular sweet potatoes. How beautifully this would pop along side the orange, red and brown … Read More ...