Growing up we didn’t have a big breakfast on Christmas morning. In fact, what was in our stocking was our breakfast. We got an orange, grapes, banana, some nuts and a few chocolates. As a kid, we just wanted to open our presents and play with them all day. Plus, we ate our Christmas lunch around noon. We still don’t … Read More ...
Melted Peppermint Ornaments
I love peppermint, but we do have a lot left over from building gingerbread houses, advent calendars and to give to cashiers, especially if they have a mean customer before you. I like to save mine and mix it in my ice cream, put in my hot cocoa and just munch on them whenever.
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Ferrero Rocher Christmas Reindeer
Here is a great project for the kids to help with. They would make cute gifts or place cards for the dinner table. Maybe you need a last minute gift for a hostess, these would be perfect to give.
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Merry Christmas Cookies
Even though these cookies spell out Merry Christmas, they can actually be used for all the holidays. You could spell out Hanukkah and Kwanzaa or even spell someone’s name on their birthday. The possibilities are endless. Chocolate cookie dough is used here, but you could do gingerbread or sugar cookie dough for the holidays.
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25 Christmas Appetizers
Having a party and still need ideas to serve to your guests, here is the site for you. Hopefully, you will be able to find something new to serve or maybe you are having your first party and need some ideas. I’m getting hungry just looking at the pictures!
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Party Food – Edible Christmas Trees
Is your tree up if you celebrate the Christmas holiday? We will be putting ours up tomorrow or it won’t go up till Christmas Eve.
Trees for all occasions! Appetizer, meal or dessert. You will definitely find a tree in this next site to help you. Some will take more time than others, but your guests will be delighted with … Read More ...
15 Inexpensive Food Gift Items
Are you done with your holiday shopping and baking? I got the Christmas cards out and still have some shopping to do and all my baking and homemade gifts to do. I’ll be lucky if I get Santa’s cookies made in time. I procrastinate in the kitchen, since I’m not very good. My New Year goal is to be more … Read More ...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Treats
Here are some great treats for those that don’t bake. All items used are store bought. Great treat to make with the kids.
I had to include Rudolph, especially since it’s his 50th anniversary. I couldn’t imagine a Christmas without watching it on TV. Of course, my daughter still doesn’t understand why I get excited when it comes on TV; … Read More ...
No Bake Cocoa Oatmeal Raisin Reindeer
Here is a healthy treat for your kids to enjoy. Okay, so there are some candy bits, but the bulk of it is healthy. I might have to try this with dried cherries or cranberries, since I don’t like raisins. I keep trying them, just don’t like them. Since it is no bake, it would be a fun treat to … Read More ...
Present Cake with Ornament Surprise Inside
This is beautiful! The cake as a present is breathe taking, but your guests will be in awe after you slice the cake. I showed another cake like this one, but with a peace sign earlier this year. This is definitely not the cake to make if you are short on time, because you are making four cakes in total. … Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread Men Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Oh my! Cuteness overload! What a neat way to use the gingerbread cookie
. This is perfect if you don’t have any cutouts for your gingerbread men, but still want to make something with the gingerbread recipe. You can’t help, but smile when you see that cute little face! Well, at least I can’t.
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Edible Glitter
Make your food sparkle with edible glitter. This would be perfect for decorating the princess cakes or cookies. Of course you could just pick up some sparkle sugar
, unless you’re like me and forget to buy it. You have a back up plan and can make your own.
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Edible Snow Recipe
I am happy to share the snow that we receive in the winter time, but it doesn’t work well when it comes to decorating your food items. Most people use white icing or frosting and then add sprinkles to make it look like snow on their baked goods. This website uses coconut flakes
, which they dry slightly in the … Read More ...
Snowman Nose Cookies in a Jar – Winter/Frozen
Ever have a bad night that snowballs into a bad day! Hoping the rest of the week doesn’t continue the trend. Speaking of snow, here are some cute cookies that were created from a scene in the movie “Frozen”. She even puts a clip, which is great, because I still haven’t seen the movie. After watching that clip, I need … Read More ...
Dairy-free Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Just before Thanksgiving, I posted a site that had several gluten-free recipes
. One of the Facebook readers requested more dairy-free recipes. So today, will be filled with dairy-free recipes and desserts. In New England, we have a lot of dreary days and cold nights perfect for drinking hot chocolate. Or when the kids come in after a day of … Read More ...