Creative food craft ideas
Here is a dessert you can make using popsicles, greek yogurt, white chocolate, and fresh strawberries. The perfect dessert for those hot and humid days. A great treat to make with the kids and enjoy after a day at the park, beach, or hiking. A healthy treat that is gluten-free and free of high fructose corn syrup.
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What a great idea for a summer party. Who doesn’t love nachos or ice cream. The perfect combination to cool everyone down at a pool party or after a day at the beach. Caitlyn and Manda from The Merrythought shares how to create these summery treats for your next get together.
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As you know, I love s’mores! Enjoying campfire treats on a hot summer day, doesn’t exactly equal satisfying. Until now, Autumn at It’s Always Autumn has created the frozen s’mores. The wonderful s’mores flavors but perfect for a hot summer day. You can even make extras to save for future use.
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As you grow, your taste buds change! There are many items I eat now that I completely refused growing up and there are some items, that I’m not sure how I ate it as a kid. I completely blame pregnancy on that one. I still have a hard time eating chicken and I used to … 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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I’m always looking for a good pasta salad recipe. I love how this one has lots of vegetables included and it can be made ahead of time. Lori from Recipe Girl shares how she creates her vegetable pasta salad. You could make this as a side dish for your week night dinner or make a big batch to share at … Read More ...
I really miss the lazy days of summer as a kid. No care in the world, no responsibilities, and the freedom to do whatever you want day to day. Usually, breakfast in the summer was cereal. If it was really hot, you didn’t even want that. Here is a fun way to get the kids to eat breakfast on those … Read More ...
Sangria lovers, here is a recipe that creates a base for you to enjoy Sangrias all summer. All you have to do is add wine. Sarah from The Homemade Haus shares her family recipe for the base mix which yields enough for 18 – 24 (750 ML sized) bottles of wine. Hello summer! Keep it for yourself and your parties … Read More ...
Here is an ice cream that won’t melt as quickly during the summer heat. How cute are these cake pops that look like ice cream cone. A cute dessert to serve at your next summer party. The site is in German, but you could translate it. I translated through Google. The recipe is for chocolate cake, but I’m sure you … 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 ...
Here is a refreshing drink the whole family can enjoy this summer. Let the kids have fun trying to squeeze out the lime juice and put all the ingredients into the blender. I recommend getting a juicer to make it a little easier. This recipe only makes two beverages at a time, so maybe for a very small gathering, unless … Read More ...
Looking for that summer cocktail to enjoy this summer? Here is one that combines a daiquiri and sangria with frozen strawberries. You could use fresh to, but would have to add ice. Fresh is always best in my book. A great drink to enjoy after a long day with the kids or to relax with friends at a party. You … Read More ...
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One of the other great fruit besides berries to enjoy in the summer is watermelon. A sweet way to get hydrated. This watermelon ice cream float by Jocelyn at Grandbaby Cakes will be a sweet and refreshing way to beat the summer heat. Enjoy this treat at your next party or barbecue.
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Nothing like fresh corn on the cob! Whether it is steamed or grilled, it is the perfect vegetable for a summer dinner. Of course, bacon lovers gotta have their bacon! How about trying some corn wrapped in bacon and some heat from jalapenos
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Seems like the Teddy Graham Cracker bears have the life. They are always lounging on beach cupcakes or cookies and now they get to swim and float in the pool. These cute pool party cookies were created by Meaghan at The Decorated Cookie. These would be cute at a pool party, beach themed party or … Read More ...