Edible Ladybugs for a Woodland Party. These edible ladybugs were a hit at my son’s woodland birthday party I got so many compliments on them that I was so glad I made them. Ingredients for Edible Ladybugs for a Woodland Party Babybel cheese, red Olives, black Basil, fresh Cherry tomatoes Black frosting or balsamic reduction …
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Authentic Afternoon Tea Bridal Shower. I am really into history, especially Victorian Era history and I wanted to make this Afternoon tea look and feel authentic. Afternoon Tea at a person’s home with furniture was typically held on low tables and was also called low tea. However, I did not have enough furniture and low …
My daughter and I made this Cheese & Tomatoes Mushroom Display for a Woodland Party. Our guests loved this little display. They caught on immediately that it was supposed to represent mushrooms growing on a log on the forest floor. It was very easy to put together. My eight-year-old was so excited to help me …
Healthy Charcuterie Board. I love making charcuterie boards—especially healthy ones. This is the board that I made the other day. Most of what I put on it are fruit, vegetables, nuts, cheese, and reduced-fat crackers. I find that healthy charcuterie boards encourage my kids, husband, and me to eat healthier. They are easy to see, …
German Rote Grütze Recipe (Made Without Red Currants) is a German fruit pudding topped with Sweet Vanilla Cream. I lived near Hamburg Germany (Northwest Germany) for almost a year. During this time, I often had the opportunity to eat authentic German food in the homes of German friends and acquaintances. One of the staple desserts …
Authentic German Snack Bar. I lived in Germany for a year and a half and learned a lot about the German culture. I was immersed in it and learned to speak German fluently. I loved the people whom I got to really know well. I loved visiting the historical sites, seeing the beautiful scenery, and …
I held this British Afternoon Tea for my wonderful sister-in-law, Jessica. This was a baby shower to celebrate Jessica’s pregnancy and subsequent birth of her first baby girl. I chose a British Afternoon Tea theme because I love watching movies, videos, novels and reading about England—especially during the Victorian Era. A popular blog post of …
The steps below will demonstrate How to Make a Victorian Tea Stand Out of Porcelain Plates. I threw an Authentic Victorian Tea Party baby shower for my awesome sister-in-law. I love the Victorian Era and watching TV shows and movies during this time period. So when planning the baby shower, I knew I wanted to …
This Pear Avocado Salad with Feta Cheese is one of my most favorite salads ever! It is so good that I actually get cravings for it! This salad has a genius mixture of flavors that range from tangy to sweet to salty, and it is full of textures: smooth, crisp, crunchy, and juicy. This pear …
A lot of people love this Delicious Beef Stew. One day an old coworker of mine saw me eating it for lunch and commented that it looked like the stew her grandma used to make. The next day I brought her some. She loved it! She was very happy to finally find a stew that …
My mom grows concord grapes in her backyard. Growing up we would juice them together each year. She would then make a few dozen batches of delicious grape jelly from her homemade grape juice (post here). This is my favorite jelly! It is so flavorful, sweet, and delicious! It is easy and quick to make, especially considering the …