Creative food craft ideas
As we start getting closer to spring, many of you are starting to think about proms, graduations, bridal showers and maybe even weddings. For those special events, you would like a dessert that the guests enjoy and remember. These strawberry cheesecake cupcakes are perfect for any special event. They would be great for brunch dessert table too.
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How yummy do these gum drops look? Much more healthier than the gum drops in the store and easy to make. Surprise your kids or have fun in the kitchen with them. These would be great for the classroom party, if they still have those. If only finding a four-leaf clover was as easy.
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I’m not sure why we have Easter decoration out during Valentine’s Day and not St. Patrick’s Day items. I’m starting to see the green items now, but sometimes the stores get ahead of themselves. Okay, back to the real reason for this article. We don’t do a lot of celebrating, but we try to wear some green to avoid the … Read More ...
This cute sugar cookie cake will melt anyone’s heart for Valentine’s Day. These would be wonderful desserts for any special occasion! I would enjoy one for my birthday, since I’m not a cake person. A great treat for a bridal or wedding shower too. Also a great craft treat to make with the kids. The recipe is at the end … Read More ...
On Valentine’s Day, I usually make my family chocolate covered strawberries. It is easy and a rare treat for them. If it wasn’t for the sugar-free diet, I would make these with cheesecake filling. I didn’t commit to the sugar-free diet, so maybe I’ll make these while hubby is at work and eat the evidence. These would be wonderful for … Read More ...
Last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate bark or truffles are great last minute ideas, including this chocolate covered Oreo truffle hearts. Truffles are great alone, but even better for Valentine’s Day when shaped into a heart. Make a trip to the store and surprise your sweetheart or the whole family for Valentine’s Day.
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As mentioned many times before, you can’t go wrong with chocolate truffles as a gift. Beth from Hungry Happenings knows how to take that truffle one step further. She made edible cupcake liners to place the truffles in. Very few ingredients, quick, easy and will make their hearts soar! This would be cute for after Valentine’s Day too.
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Since Valentine’s Day is on Sunday, why not make these soft sugar cookies with the whole family. Baked goods and handmade gifts from the heart are a few of my favorite things! Just be thankful you can’t hear me singing right now! It has more meaning than a card and a box of chocolates that a dozen of other people … Read More ...
Besides chocolate barks, truffles are another easy item that can be made and given as a gift. Truffles can be made for any holiday besides Valentine’s Day and can be gifts at a party such as a bridal shower. These are fun to make with the kids too! Let them do the rolling and and sprinkling of items on top.… Read More ...
Show your geeky side this Valentine’s Day with these cute 8 bit heart cookies! The best thing is there are no special tools required. Let Kacey from The Cookie Writer show you how she piped these hearts using a pattern and some wax paper. I know two people that would love these cookies.
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Here is a fun idea to make with the kids for Valentine’s Day. Fill the chocolate bowls with your favorite ice cream, pudding, or mousse and enjoy the bowl afterwards. Beth from Hungry Happenings shows you two ways to make the bowls. One is with a balloon and the other is using a sphere mold.
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Gather some water, different color food gels, food safe paintbrush, and some fondant for a fun time in the kitchen with the kids. This project is perfect, because there is no right or wrong. You and the kids can paint while you are waiting for the cookies to bake. Leave as is or write messages with a food pen.
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Last week I posted on how to make a rose cupcake and now you can see how you can make them into a beautiful bouquet. Either with the previous technique or the one that is used on this DIY, this would be a lovely Valentine’s treat. As I said before, I would much rather have the cupcake roses over real … Read More ...
Super Bowl today, Chinese New Year tomorrow, and Mardi Gras on Tuesday. These next three days is full of partying, eating and celebrating. Usually you have a King Cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. Amy from Amy in the Kitchen has created a cheesecake decorated like the King Cake. Don’t forget to hide the baby for luck.
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Most of us are getting ready for the Super Bowl tonight. Others might be getting ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year that officially starts on February 8th. It is the year of the monkey. Even if you don’t celebrate certain holidays, it is always fun to enjoy a dish that is served and learn about the culture and traditions … Read More ...