The past two years and again this year, we will be making our gingerbread house on New Year’s Eve. Sometimes we don’t have enough time. It doesn’t matter when you make it, it is all about the fun and time spent together. Here are some suggestions from Nuts.com if you want to buy supplies for this years or ideas and … Read More ...
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Grinch Kabobs For a Christmas Holiday Snack
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I have a lot to do today and tomorrow morning! I’m blaming the weather! It is the first time in a very long time that we will have 50 degrees and a green Christmas. I am looking forward to the evening traditions of eating pizza and watching the Grinch and Elf before heading to bed. We … Read More ...
Tourtière – Québec pork pie
Being close to Canada, we had friends that always made us pork pies during the holiday season. It was the best comfort food during the long cold winters. My Mom has tried making it, but it just doesn’t taste the same. I’m hoping this recipe will bring me back to my childhood. The only difference would be, we ate it … Read More ...
Treat Yourself: 10 Ways to Revive Your Christmas Spirit
Between Christmas baking disasters and holiday party hangovers, a gal’s Christmas spirit may need rejuvenation by mid-December. If you’re a Type A (i.e. you had the Christmas tree decorated by Thanksgiving and gift shopping done by December 1) you may be in need of a holiday spirit recharge before Christmas Eve. Gift yourself with the following indulgences—you deserve it!—and you’ll … Read More ...
Holiday Chalkboard Sugar Cookies
Chalkboard like mason jars are still in style. I knew you could use the mason jars for making food gifts such as pies or holding the supplies to make a food item. But chalkboard? I would never have guessed you could actually make something edible with it. Use white icing pens
to write or draw onto the black icing. The … Read More ...
12 Deliciously Festive Holiday Cookies
Whether you have a cookie exchange to participate in, or you just like baking during the Holiday season, these 12 cookies are a no fail. With ingredients making them 100% festive for the Christmas season, you are sure to love each and every one of them. Good luck deciding which to try first.
1- Cranberry Bliss Cookies from Gimme Some … Read More ...
Quick and Easy Snowy Chocolate Pinecones
These pinecones look so realistic. What a fun edible craft to do with the kids. Plus, it is a no bake recipe. So this could be done in the classroom during a holiday party or a regular birthday party. Remember if there are allergies, just replace them with items that you can use. Some people don’t like Nutella
, which … Read More ...
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
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 ...
Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispies Turkey Pops
Before it gets too crazy, here is a cute treat that you can make with the kids! They will be so proud to tell everyone they helped make a dessert for Thanksgiving.
Rice Krispies marshmallow treats has made it’s way into all the holiday happenings! Plus, you don’t even have to make it anymore if you don’t have time. As … Read More ...
Alpine Mint Hot Chocolate
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 ...
Mini Calzones and Dipping Sauce
Everyone loves to eat finger food!
Here is a recipe that can be used for your Sunday football parties, after school snack or an appetizer during the holidays. Something to warm you and fill you up at the same time.
Click here on A Cozy Apron for the recipe and directions. Plus, this would be a great way to spend … Read More ...
Chocolate Spider Web Drink Decoration
Here is a cute decoration for the adults and kids at the party. Forget the little umbrellas, your guests will be screaming for these edible spider webs instead.
Susan B was having a party and wanted to add a twist to her favorite drink the chocolate martini. She also decided to use the web for her kids chocolate milk. You … Read More ...
Spider Muffins with Ferrero Rocher and Yogurt
Along came a spider….. Here is a spider we can all enjoy and happily make disappear.
Need to get the kids to eat healthy? Just add some chocolate and they will never know! Petro created muffins, but used chocolate as a decoration for the Halloween holiday. Be fearless in the kitchen and don’t worry about perfection. We all can’t be … Read More ...
Grilled Cheese Roll up Sandwich with Tomato Soup Dipping Sauce
Sunday is a lazy day! I like to enjoy the family time before the hustle and bustle of the week. Here is a quick idea that can be a meal or a great appetizer for a party.
Carla at Chocolatey Moose has created grilled cheese as a finger food and paired it with the classic soup
, but in dip … Read More ...
Crunchy Kosher Dill Pickles
Love pickles and wish I had planted cucumbers this year! Luckily, I can go to the Farmer’s Market every weekend! I will pickup some cucumbers next weekend to try this recipe.
Becky from Grandma Bees shows us how to create the pickles using a non water bath canning method. In other words, these are meant to be eaten right away … Read More ...