Creative food craft ideas
How cute are these penguins! What a great surprise during the holidays to see these on the breakfast plates. You could buy plain donuts or make your own and then follow Val’s instruction at Val Event Gal.
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I love the classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas
” ! Even though we have it on video, we still watch it when it comes on TV. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of Christmas pasts. This year, we will see if we have a new tradition with this Grinch popcorn. You could make this for your holiday party too.
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If you are entertaining a lot of friends and family this holiday season, you might want to add these potato poppers to your menu. These would be a great snack while watching the football games. You could surprise your family and have them as a side for dinner or a snack for movie night.
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Gift wrapping isn’t complete without the bow. Wrap up your cupcakes this holiday, with these cute gift bow toppers. This technique can be used throughout the year for other special occasions too. I can’t make a regular bow with ribbon, I wonder if this would be easier. There is a video to guide you.
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After Thanksgiving the craziness begins, two birthdays, winter sports and a big holiday. I need quick meals, meals to feed a crowd and meals that I can prepare ahead of time. Do they have elves that help with clean up after the busy crazy days? Thanks to Tammi at My Organized Chaos, I have a new casserole to add to … Read More ...
Who is starting their holiday baking today? Traditionally, I start my Christmas cards and watch White Christmas. I’m not allowed to do any other Christmas items till December 1st. I’m not ready for the snowfall, but would be happy to have these snowflake cookies in the house. I think I need to invest in some snowflake cookie cutters
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Hopefully your Thanksgiving prep is going well or you are sitting down with your family and friends and enjoying the holiday feast. I’m hoping by the time you read this, the bird will at least be in the oven. I’m hoping the leftovers will be more successful. After shopping all day, you need some comfort and a quick meal. Prepare … Read More ...
Hot chocolate is a staple during the winter months in our house. It’s sweet comfort in a mug of warmth and chocolate. We also enjoy the frozen hot chocolate in the summer months. This could help make hot chocolate a year around item. A great gift for neighbors, teachers, friends, family and to take to holiday parties.
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With the holidays, you need a little extra energy boost. What a great drink to get you into the holiday spirit while you battle the others on Black Friday. I prefer to stay home and sleep in. This will be a great breakfast or afternoon snack while decorating the house, writing all those Christmas cards or late night snack when … Read More ...
Currently breaking the Internet are these amazing snow globe cupcakes devised by Elizabeth from SugarHero.
How good do the globes themselves look? These are made out of platinum Gelatin
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Get your hands on the recipe here.
The cupcakes themselves aren’t very special—you can use your favorite cupcake and frosting recipe, or even a box mix and canned frosting if … Read More ...
Here is the perfect cookie for a cookie swap or that last minute dessert you just learned you were in charge of. Let your fridge and stove do the work and not your oven. Which also makes this a great cookie for the warm months. A great cookie to make with the kids when you don’t have time to sprinkle … Read More ...
For all the holidays I can remember, we always had cheese and crackers for an appetizer. How fun for the kids to help in the kitchen by creating this tree shaped cheeseboard. Thankfully, you are able to buy the cheese cubed nowadays. Just show the kids the picture and directions or let them freestyle and create their own Christmas tree … Read More ...
‘Tis the season for colds and flu. Anytime someone in the family doesn’t feel well, there is a request for chicken noodle soup. I’m going to change out the noodles occasionally now for couscous and I’m also going to try this with leftover turkey. Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of soup on a cold day or when you … Read More ...
My team isn’t doing well this football season, so thank goodness for the snacks to keep me happy. This will be a big hit for the next game and for a snack on the go. With holiday shopping, you need fuel to keep you going. This will keep you fueled and ready to take on the other shoppers. A great … Read More ...
Okay the menu is finally set and the shopping is almost done. I’m ready for the big day and even more ready for the leftovers the day after. I love stuffing and to think I could have biscuits that take like stuffing, heaven has arrived. A great side dish for the chicken dinners during the week.
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