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Quick and Easy~ Mini Easter Cheesecake Baskets

  Lets begin with your favorite purchased bakery or market cheesecake. (photo credits Fifteen Spatulas) With a biscuit cutter press and cut rounds from the cheesecake. Size is by personal preference. (photo credits Fifteen Spatulas) From a petite appetizer to a lager plated dessert size. Gently press in a few candied eggs. I prefer Whoppers Robin Eggs Malted Milk Balls. They have a nice speckled effect. (Photo credit~Home Is Where The Boat Is) Follow up with a sprinkling of Easter grass~ shredded coconut tinted with green food coloring. For an extra embellishment Wilton makes a selection of Royal icing flowers. Favorite Day at Target has their variety of Easter royal icing toppers. Any rope candy will create a basket handle. Another option for the basket handle are Tootsie Rolls and or Starburst. Either candy can be formed into a handle. By taking a few candies and roll out into a rope shape. Photo credit~Mummy Time These little cheesecake baskets are a quick and easy treat ...
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Bun Fun!

Spring is in the air and Easter is right around the corner.  T his gave me the perfect opportunity to shop at one of my favorite stores. Come along for the "tour de World Market! I always make a beeline to the chocolate bunnies . Catching my attention right off was the collection of foiled bunnies. Each cello bag was filled with a variety of eggs and bunnies. Look at all those cubbies filled with Easter surprises! Who could resist these little lambs? Not me. Duckies too! Sunny Seeds are chocolate covered sunflower seeds.  The carrott containers are refillable.  They'd be ideal to refill for a future tablescape. I have to mention how much I loved the retro themed carried throughout the entire Easter collection. I've always been tempted to make these. Until I consider the labor it would take to create them. Fortunately they were available in several beautiful ready-made  options. These solid chocolate bunnies are perfect for embellishing! Adorable Chicks...peeping in t...
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Halloween is in our midst!

Halloween!!! THE EXCITEMENT IS OFFICIALLY HERE! It's our favorite holiday! It's quite a production. Organizing a multitude of supplies along with arranging Halloween friendly decore. The production line has commenced. Printing, fussy cutting an array of boxes. I'll be sharing all the details in future posts. FRANKENSTEIN HALLOWEEN RICE KRISPIE TREATS   Frankie Krispies TIPS: Hair~Dark chocolate Jimmies ( if black are difficult to locate) Wilton~candy eyeballs Rice Krispie Treats~ individually wrapped bars  When I recreate recipes that I've  discovered from fellow bloggers, I try to tweak the recipe to create shortcuts.  Which helps when I need to make multiple batches. And anyone who has followed me for any length of time knows, I'm always creating through the easiest steps possible.  I enjoy the process of... boxing/bagging and decorating the packaging for each treat that I'm gifting. GHOSTLY CHOCOLATE BARK Ghostly Bark TIPS: Pan~ line with parchment paper...

First Day Of School.

  HELLO!   (taps mic)      ANYONE OUT   THERE!!??     Let's get reacquainted.  While I've been away I've  stored up some wonderful DIY's and recipes to share with you. I've gathered seasonal treats from talented bloggers. As well as sweet surprises from my own kitchen and or craft studio. We're about to enter the seasons of creativity. So join me for the fun!  The new school year has started for some. Others will be joining shorty. Welcoming in a new school year is always filled with excitement. No better time to gift and share a goodie or three. BACK TO SCHOOL SUGAR WAFER PENCIL COOKIES          Aren't these sweet! Either as a surprise for anyone's lunchbox or wrapped up for the teacher.  sugar-wafer-pencil-cookies                                                 ...
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Dipping Bones

Breadstick Bones Here's an easy and fun Halloween dipping bread bone, that's versatile. It can either be a sweet or savory treat. Savory Method: 1 (11 oz.) package refrigerated soft bread sticks. Working with one piece at a time, stretch each strand  to  approximately a 5-6 inch length. Tie a knot at each end  forming the bone shape. Roll in grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated on all sides. Bake as instructed on package, until lightly golden brown. Serve with any desired cheese dip. Or...my shortcut recipe calls for an extra cup of grated Mexican cheese  added to one jar of  Tostito's Queso con salsa.   Heat together until creamy.  Pour into a cauldron and serve.  An additional savory option is a marinara dip. No doubt your culinary creativity will inspire many dipping varieties.   Sweet (to no surprise) is my favorite ...