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A Candy Charcuterie!

July 28
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A candy charcuterie is a fun and delicious treat for any celebration!  In addition, you can customize it to fit any party theme or color palette…and it’s the easiest to create!  No baking required either, just a trip to your local grocer will supply you with all the goodies you need!  I LOVE charcuterie boards of all kinds, and though I’ve shared several ideas in the past, this one is especially fun because it fits a particular theme.  I want to share this easy tutorial and inspiration because you can use it to create a multitude of designs or colors with these basic steps. So I hope you enjoy this sweet treat and consider making one for your next party!  Let’s get going with some sugary fun…

groovy candy…charcuterie style!

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Pink Pool Party S’mores!

July 14
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Pink pool party s’mores are the perfect way to celebrate summer even if you don’t have a pool!  We might be missing a poolside patio at our house, but it won’t stop me from having some splish-splashy fun…if just in food form!  Recently I experimented with a favorite treat, giving it a seasonal twist and serving it in pool-party fashion.  Simple party supplies helped me to make easy s’mores cups for a self-serve treat, perfect for a girl’s night in!  And to give these gooey snacks an unexpected flavor I made white chocolate berry bark to stand in for traditional chocolate!  Let me share how easy it is, and the simple summertime decorations to make it feel like a poolside soiree!

s’mores served poolside-ish!

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Cumin Chicken Salad on the Patio!

June 30
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Cumin chicken salad is an easy and healthy meal for summertime!  Not only is it delicious with hints of savory spice, but it’s the simplest to make too!  My family loves lighter meals during the hot summer months and this one is a new favorite.  You can serve it strictly as a salad or make it a tad heartier in a sandwich form.  Either way, this chicken salad will be a hit for lunch or dinner…and can pass the party food test too.  Whip up a big bowl full and it could easily feed a crowd!  Today I’ve teamed up with Spicely Organics to bring you this yummy recipe and share some inspiration for serving it on a summertime table!  Be sure to grab the printable recipe & a coupon code at the end of the post!  Let’s eat light & healthy AND deliciously…

cumin chicken salad!

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Spicy Sips and Snacks for Spring & Summer!

April 7
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Spicy sips and snacks are so fun for summertime weather!  Appetizers served outdoors somehow taste even better in my opinion. Now that spring is officially here, we have a long stretch of lovely seasons to pile some delicious appetizers on platters for casual entertaining…indoors or out!  AND Cinco de Mayo is not that far away either…making these delicious recipes perfect for your next fiesta too!  If you like a little spice in your food and drink, you’ll be in for a mouth-tingling treat!  Today I’d love to share a few wonderful options for spicing up the snack platter and the bar cart.  And I’ll be sharing two easy recipes that will be a flavorful hit!  We sampled them over the holiday weekend and they got an A+!  I’m really excited to partner with Grand Rapids Popcorn to bring you this inspiration…so let’s get spicy and serve up some tasty fun!

sips & snacks on the spicy side!

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Holidays, Savor

Easter Hot Cocoa DIY

March 16
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Easter hot cocoa makes a delicious holiday treat.  But if you package it up in a cute mason jar, it makes a wonderful gift too!  What makes Easter cocoa different than traditional?  It’s a pretty pink pastel color with a mild flavor to match!  Today I’m going to share the easy recipe and DIY wrappings to dress it up for the holiday.  You can tuck it in an Easter basket or just deliver it to a friend…either way it will be a yummy surprise!  Let’s get in the kitchen for a little springtime fun!

holiday hot cocoa…Easter bunny approved!

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St. Patrick’s Day Snack “Parfaits”

March 3
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St. Patrick’s Day snack “parfaits” are a savory alternative to serve to your leprechauns this holiday!  Now that March is here all the shenanigans are getting underway…but celebrating doesn’t have to be hard!  Each year I try to come up with a few ideas for St. Paddy’s day fun.  Cupcakes, soda bread, krispie treats are all goodies we’ve indulged on during the days leading up to the 17th!  I’m sure I’ll still serve up some sugar…but I thought I’d try a new twist this year!  I hope you love this SUPER easy snack idea and a festive way to dish it up!  Keeping it simple & savory today…

snack “parfaits” for a lucky holiday!

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Irish Soda Bread…with a Twist

February 19
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Irish soda bread is something I serve every St. Patrick’s Day!  It’s a holiday tradition my family loves and looks forward to each year!  Typically, Irish soda bread calls for caraway seeds and raisins…neither of which are favorites of my boys.  Tweaking the recipe allowed me to omit certain ingredients and make room for new ones!  But even though there’s an unexpected flavor, this rendition has the same unique texture with a dense, soft & crumby inside with slightly crisp top.  It’s a delicious bread for a holiday breakfast, a snack, or to serve aside your corned beef and Irish stew.  You’ll love how easy it is to bake this quick bread without any fuss!

Irish soda bread…served sweetly!

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A Simple Valentine…Boho Style!

January 20
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A simple Valentine treat with a Boho twist might be a great way to celebrate the holiday this year!  This decorative style is so trendy & fun and will blend beautifully with Valentine decor!  If you’re not familiar…the short definition is it’s a way of blending colors, styles and textures in an eclectic way.  Often using grasses, wicker, jute, and globally inspired materials.  So today I’m going to share how I easily transformed a Christmas wreath into a Bohemian inspired addition for my Valentine’s Day treat-table. It looks so pretty and made my buffet look grand even though it was only holding the simplest goodies.   I’m also going to share my new favorite frosting recipe that’s so delicious and perfect for happy hearts day!  So let’s get into the Boho vibes…

and serve up a simple Valentine!

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Apples and Cheese Appetizer Board!

January 13
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Apples and cheese are a tasty combination in my opinion!  The crisp bite of the fruit paired with the nutty creaminess of many cheeses makes for a flavorful appetizer.  And since we might be entertaining small for a while longer, we can still enjoy the little things that bring simple joys!  So today I’d like to share an easy AND tasty appetizer treat for a casual evening at home.  This little board might be small but it will tickle your taste buds and contains some healthier options too! I’d also like to introduce to you my friends at A Dutch Masterpiece and to the yummy Opal apple.  If you don’t know either…you’re in for a delicious treat!  Let’s get ready for the weekend…with an apple and cheese board made for two!

apples and cheese for a simple night in!

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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing!

November 4
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Cinnamon cream cheese icing is my favorite way to top most treats!  It’s a super easy to make and can turn a box mix into a treat that tastes like made-from-scratch!  I use it all the time but it’s especially nice in the fall and winter with it’s hint of cinnamon!  This icing is wonderful for topping cakes and muffins but is equally wonderful on cinnamon buns or as a glaze on plain doughnuts!  You can keep any leftover frosting in an airtight container for just such an occasion!  So today I’m sharing my family’s favorite…and a sweet way to serve up something semi-homemade for a fall treat!

fall never tasted so good…

with cinnamon cream cheese icing!

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