Creative food craft ideas
The kids go crazy over fruit roll-ups or fruit leather, but the sugar count and other ingredients make a parent cringe. You can make your own fruit roll-up with three ingredients. Mary Ann at The Beach House Kitchen shares her simple recipe and you can gladly put in the lunch box.
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The perfect dessert for the summer. Grill those fresh fruits along side the veggies for a dessert with your meal. Or if you are like me, this would be your meal because it is too hot to eat. Wish I had that problem in the winter time. Amanda at The Chunky Chef shares this recipe using Naan bread and ricotta … Read More ...
Got a bug lover in your family that enjoys searching under rocks and digging in the dirt? Then you might want to create these snacks for your bug lover to enjoy after their search. These would be cute for snacks at any party or a play date. Laura from Inspiration for Moms shares this idea on the Crafting Chicks
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Here is a refreshing way to enjoy the 4th of July, cheer for USA during the summer olympics, or just to cool off this summer. Giustina from Domestically Blissful created these fruit skewers with a patriotic flair. You can prepare the fruit ahead of time and show the kids how to create these skewers. On party day, you can get … Read More ...
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When it is too hot, I don’t have much of an appetite. I tend to eat a lot more salads in the summertime. Plus, with all those wonderful fresh vegetables from the garden, who wouldn’t want to live on salads. This beautiful salad combines fruit and veggies for a refreshing salad at your next event … Read More ...
Two Peas & Their Pod
Summer is here and it’s a good time to work on routines with the kids and teaching them new skills. Breakfast is a good start, especially if they are going to be on their own when school starts. These breakfast fruit pizzas are a fast and easy breakfast and a good way to get them … Read More ...
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Here is a refreshing way to cool off this summer. Plus it is healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. We love fruit in this house, in fact we have to buy it twice a week. So I am looking forward to berry season, so we can pick and freeze the berries to save some money. This … Read More ...
This cute fruit pizza cookie will be a hit at all of your summer family gatherings. Enjoy a slice of cookie while you are playing with your kids in the backyard, poolside, or even at the beach. A great cookie to bring to an end of the school year party, if your kids are still in school. We have eight … Read More ...
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Add some pizzazz to your water with some herbs from your garden and fresh fruit. There is no need to spend money on flavored water when you can make your own. A refreshing way to serve your water at your next event or barbecue. The flavors combination listed on Evermine Occasions are favorites of taste testers. … Read More ...
This great idea for a fruit pizza bar was created for a wedding, but the idea could be used for so many special events. This would work well at a potluck, birthday party, graduation, bridal shower, wedding shower, and backyard barbecue. Your guests will have fun creating their own special pizza.
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I love fruit and enjoy it all the time. There are some people that need a side to be able to eat their fruit on a daily basis and that is okay. Ashley from The Recipe Rebel has a fruit dip made from pineapple curd and whip cream. You can replace the pineapple with any flavor you like.
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Holiday parties will begin soon! Do you need something to bring that is quick and easy? This 7 layer dip by Ashley Phipps will be a hit. It’s perfect when you don’t have room for those baked goods, but need a little sweetness after the meal. Great potluck item, afternoon snack, or snack to enjoy during game and movie night.… Read More ...
Sounds disgusting? They look pretty gross too, which is perfect for your kids that like to gross people out. This is a great treat to make with your kids and they will have fun wearing the scabs and eating them. Great treat for a Walking Dead party. Put a plate out for the Halloween party for the kids to eat.… Read More ...
I’m a big fan of fruit tarts and fruit pizzas. I actually get a fruit tart for my birthday instead of a cake. Beth from Hungry Happenings has taken the fruit pizza to the next level. Two different fruits to look like another fruit. Mind blown! No, it doesn’t take much! Great dessert for your next barbecue or family gathering.… Read More ...
A banana split for breakfast? Yes, when you replace the ice cream with yogurt or cottage cheese and use fresh fruit instead of the hot fudge and caramel. Go ahead let them have a little squirt of whip cream. Refreshing summer breakfast and great for camping too. Let the kids have fun making breakfast.
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