Creative food craft ideas
Do you have more cucumbers in your garden then you know what to do with?! Make your own pickles in the refrigerator. They are ready to enjoy in two days. Ali from Gimme Some Oven shares how to make pickles in the refrigerator with only 5 mins. of prep time.
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These cookies are adorable. These cookies are created by using frosting and other store bought cookies. An easy way to look creative, if you don’t feel very creative. Caitlyn from Cuts and Crumbles shares how to create this cute dessert. Create the burgers with your favorite topping by changing the color of the frosting.
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Although fresh watermelon is better, these cute watermelon fudge would also be a nice addition to your next barbecue. Vanilla fudge that looks like a slice of watermelon. Super cute idea created by Ashton at Something Swanky. A must make for one of your summer desserts,especially when it is too hot to bake.
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Oh my what a glorious blueberry pie! I like how this one isn’t double crusted. Fresh blueberries on top with some lemon whip cream, sounds glorious. The crust is made from graham crackers. I’m definitely going to make this pie after we pick our blueberries. Barb from Art from my Table shares this recipe.
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I hate all the pans in dishes in general, but even more in the summer. Since we don’t have long summers, we like to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. One pot meals keeps the heat in the kitchen down and me out of the kitchen sooner. This is a great comfort meal for the summer created by Janelle … Read More ...
Here is an easy salad to make for a side dish or to enjoy as a main dish. This one is gluten-free, but you could use any day old crusty bread of your choice. A traditional panzanella is bread and tomatoes, but Lindsay Cotter from Cotter Crunch adds some extra to hers.
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Healthy is out the door with this recipe and it is okay! Sometimes you need to indulge to keep on pace of eating healthy. Krystle from Baking Beauty shares how to create this tropical cake for your next barbecue. Perfect for those rainy days as a reminder the beach awaits when the sun shines again.
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Summers in Maine don’t last very long, so we try to spend as much time outdoors as possible. It can also get very humid, so the last thing you want to do is heat up the house. The slow cooker takes care of both issues! We can enjoy the summer day and dinner is ready without heating up the house. … Read More ...
These cookies are perfect for a summer day at the beach, picnic in the park, or to enjoy at a barbecue. I love the flavor of lemon in the summer months. I would probably enjoy these with a big glass of lemonade after working in the garden. Ruthanne from Easy Baked shares how the recipe and how to create the … Read More ...
We are really enjoying making our own popsicles this summer! Plus, it is cheaper than heading to the grocery store every week to fill our freezer with frozen goodies. This cake batter popsicle from Kimberly at Just Add Sprinkles will be a little more work with more products, but we could use a creamier popsicle.
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Fudge pops that you can make at home and no mess!? Allie at Baking a Moment is a hero. If you have ever had to clean up after a child who has eaten a fudge pop and the laundry, then this recipe is like a miracle. You’ll have to click on the link to find out Allie’s secret ingredient.
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Love watermelons? These cute cupcakes will be perfect for your next summer gathering. Your guest will be surprised when they bite into these lovelies. A great addition if you have a watermelon themed party planned for the summer.
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Here is some popcorn that would be cute for a beach or sea themed party. Beth at Hungry Happenings turns ordinary popcorn into fun, sandy, and candy shell filled popcorn. This does have peanut butter in it, so you may want to warn people or try the recipe with a nut free alternative.
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Some of you make be sick of the mason jar craze, but we still love working with them. How can you resist this cute watermelon cake in a mason jar? The jars are much easier to carry around than a plate. Especially for the little ones that seem to tip the plate and its contents whenever they take a step.… Read More ...
If you have kids that go to sports camps or just regular day camps, you need to pack them a snack or meal. If you are like me, sometimes you forget to put the ice pack back in the freezer or the lunchbox didn’t make it home. Thankfully Cassie at Back to her Roots has 14 ideas for snacks that … Read More ...