Creative food craft ideas
Here is a great cake that would be perfect for those last minute guests. This cake is like the wacky cakes they made in the depression era. You can still get a moist cake without eggs, butter or milk, which were difficult to find. Or if you are like me and forget to buy ingredients.
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Here is another way to use up those ripe bananas. These muffin bites are great for breakfast or snacks for lunch or after school. They are dairy-free and you can use whatever nut butter you like. These are made with almond butter. A fun and great way to hang with the kids before they go back to school. They’ll take … Read More ...
In fairy tales, you kissed the frog and it would become a prince. In Harry Potter, you go to the candy store to buy chocolate frogs to eat. Poor frogs can’t get a break. Paula at Paula’s Plate shares an easy recipe that you can make with your kids. Her recipe includes peanut butter, but you could replace that with … Read More ...
I would probably have to buy extra raspberries, because I would end up eating the raspberries while melting the chocolate. This is a cute dessert that would be perfect for a small gathering. Otherwise, you could drizzle the chocolate truffle over the top of the raspberries as suggested by Kari at Get Inspired Everyday! for a bigger crowd.
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Cake for breakfast? Why not! It is summertime and time to let some rules be broken. I’m okay with cake for breakfast during birthdays and holidays and even in the summer months. Of course it helps, it is the only time we have baked goods in the house. This s’mores cake is perfect for the summer months. When I think … Read More ...
I loved peanut butter and fluff sandwiches as a kid! I still enjoy one occasionally now and then. Now I mostly have fluff for making fudge and putting a large dollop in my hot chocolate. It isn’t the healthiest item, but thanks to Katie at Chocolate Covered Katie it can be. Katie has created a chocolate marshmallow fluff that is … Read More ...
This might even be better than the chocolate covered cherries you get during the holiday season. A sweeter way to enjoy the fresh cherries this summer. Even better the stem makes it easier to eat with little mess. Joyce from Light Orange Bean shares how to create this delicious dessert.
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Of course we highly recommend playing and creating with your food. We also love the idea of homemade gifts for family and friends. Especially during the holidays. Making chocolate is one of those creative gifts that many give to others. Charlotte from Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen teaches how to temper chocolate. This will give you that shiny look and make it … Read More ...
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Truffles are one of the easy go to desserts and gifts I make during the holidays or special occasions. I’m excited to try making these ice cream sandwich truffles for a hot summer day. Rosemary at An Italian in my Kitchen shares how to make this dessert using no churn vanilla ice cream, … Read More ...
Here is an interesting way to enjoy your coffee after dinner this summer. Let the kids enjoy their favorite milk in the waffle cones. Obviously, this doesn’t allow you to enjoy your coffee over a long period of time, but it is different. I wonder of iced coffee would be better.
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We can’t get enough fruit, especially fresh picked berries in the summer. As much as we try to be healthy, sometimes you need something a little sweeter like chocolate. Alexis at Hummusapien has combined the fruit with chocolate for the perfect dessert or snack. Even better it is served on a stick, and we know much kids love to eat … Read More ...
Here is another cute idea to add some fun to that plain cup of milk. Add some sprinkles dipped in a chocolate rim around the cup. Jennifer at Jennifer Cooks created this fun idea for her son’s birthday party sleepover. I bet the kids really enjoyed waking up to these sprinkled dipped cups. I’m keeping this idea for the holidays.… Read More ...
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Summertime means time for outdoor fun day or night. S’mores by the fire in the backyard or at camp go hand in hand. Sometimes though, Mother Nature decides to rain on the fun. Camping under blanket forts and piles of pillows can be just as fun and this s’mores treat will make up for the rain.… Read More ...
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Give Dad chocolate cake for Father’s Day! Especially this dark rich chocolate one made from Stout beer. This one particular by Hannah at the Domestic Gothess is created with Guinness. Dad will enjoy this cake along with some Guinness to enjoy later. Of course, you could make this any day that you feel like chocolate cake.… Read More ...
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Have you ever watched a bee flutter around the flowers? I love hearing the buzzing and watching it float from flower to flower. These cute cookie hives with strawberries will look beautiful at a garden party or outdoor bridal shower. They would also look cute at at Pooh Bear themed baby shower.
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