Entertaining Edibles50 Fun Food Sculptures for All OccasionsBy Sidney Escowitz160 PagesHardcover2004, Sixth & Spring Books$19.95ISBN: 1-931543-46-1It's obvious that Sidney Escowitz's mother never told him not to play with his food. Or if she did, he didn't listen. Coming from a large family where everyone contributed to holiday meals, Sidney always tried to make his contributions [...]
THANKS to Donnacareboutkids@netwitz.netfor these S'more recipes Sun Baked S'moresHave children place one Graham Cracker sheet in a foil pie plate, sprinkle with chocolate chips, and miniature marshmallows. Cover the pie plate with tin foil and label for each child. Place outside in a sunny hot place and check after 10 minutes. They are done when the sun [...]
Cherry Tomatoes with Cucumber Stuffing12 cherry tomatoes1 cucumber, seeded and finely chopped1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup cream cheese, softened3/4 teaspoon dill weed3/4 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon hot pepper saucePinch of white pepperPinch of saltSlice off top of cherry tomatoes and scoop out pulp (a melon-baller works well). Combine cucumber with the remaining ingredients. Mix [...]
Fourth of July FunBy Brenda Hyde Fourth of July crafts are fun and easy to make. Get the entire family involved! The first decoration can be made any time and hung on the porch. The hat is great for making before attending the fireworks! You will need:One rounded oatmeal or cornmeal boxBlue, red and white construction paperred [...]
Fourth of July Birthday What do you do when your child's birthday falls on or near a holiday? How do you celebrate both without your child feeling left out? Actually, most holidays combine very well with birthdays, particularly the smaller holidays. The 4th of July in particular is one of the best times to have [...]
"Block Party".Here were a few ideas:1. Hold a planning meeting (that's only if you didn't have a set date).2. Notify the Police Department - Contact your local police dept. to find out which permits, if any are needed.3. Enlist your community's help - Local businesses may donate prizes or gift certificates. Or find out if [...]
UGLY TIE BRUNCHCopyright by Kimberly Lainson and Mary Ann Ross2002 Centerpieces and Table Displays These centerpieces are oh so cute, easy and inexpensive to make. We put them next to vases of fresh flowers but smaller vases could fit inside the bag... Inexpensive brown lunch bags found at the grocery store were decorated to create a stand-up centerpiece. Circles [...]
UGLY TIE BRUNCHCopyright by Kimberly Lainson and Mary Ann Ross2002 Ugly Tie-Shaped Cookies Recipe for Royal Icing For Cookie Decorating Sugar Cookie Recipe These are sugar cookies (made thicker than normal) by using a tie-shaped cookie cutter. The frosting (see recipe) was made and divided into smaller bowls. Each bowl was tinted a different color and well blended. Each color [...]
UGLY TIE BRUNCHCopyright by Kimberly Lainson and Mary Ann Ross2002 Brunch Ideas A POTLUCK makes the most perfect food table and is less work whether it be a block party, organization or church event or a fundraiser. This is a church event I hostessed but did not make it a potluck so to speak. I arranged volunteers [...]