Pineapple is a huge trend these days, they are literally everywhere from clothing, stationery, party themes etc. and I’ve been always very obsessed with them, as you may notice from old posts in this blog. I had to bring a dessert to a picnic party with friends. Mini desserts are always my favorite choice to bring to a small to medium size gathering because of how easy they are for people to just grab and eat. I always love to add cute fabrics as I did to transform it into a delightful food gift for a friend, teacher or co-worker.
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Apple Pie in a Jar
A couple weeks ago we took our annual trip to a beautiful orchard in Northern Virginia for a fun day of apple picking. This year we chose Hollin Farms. We’ve been to Hollin Farms several times for strawberry picking, but it was our first time there for apples, and it turned out there was a LOT more in season than just apples! The farm is about 45 minutes from Washington DC and goes straight through Virginia wine country. There are several great wineries to stop at for a glass, or just a scenic picnic. But hey, apple picking is way more fun after a few glasses of vino, wouldn’t you agree? We came home…
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Covered Oreos
Last week, we made these special treats for a gluten-free friend. They are such a delicious and good-looking treat, that I had to share with all of you. I hope you enjoy or make them for all the GF people you know. I wish you all have a wonderful and blessed 2014! You’ll need: Candy cookie mold (I used this one from Wilton) Candy melts (Wilton candy melts are gluten-free, if you need a dairy free, you can buy these, I also found them at my local Target) Oreos cookies (my favorite is gluten free and dairy free Newman’s Own Organics Newman O’s Cookies) Directions: 1. Melt Chocolate: Coarsely chop chocolate. Place…
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Hot Cocoa on a Stick
Homemade gifts are my favorite, you can always feel the love, kindness, thoughtfulness of people. Every year, I make something to share with friends, my husband’s co-workers, and family. This year I made hot cocoa on a stick and homemade marshmallows, and would love to share with you. Maybe you’ll be inspired to share the love of a homemade food gift, one that will cost very little but it will mean a lot for all your loved ones. You’ll need: 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips + 1 cup milk chocolate chips One 4-oz bar unsweetened chocolate (broken or chopped into smaller…
