Food

Treats to Keep the Kids Cool for Summer

by Marie July 9, 2009

Here’s some yummy treats to help keep the kids cool this Summer, as it’s already a HOT one. I think even you’ll be tasting these cold concoctions to stay cool too! Frozen Watermelon Pops by the Hungry Housewife (pictured above) Frozen Grape Pops by Make and Takes Strawberry Sorbet by Our Best Bites Oreo Pudding [...]

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Fresh Cherry Pie

by Lindsey July 8, 2009

I live in a rural community not too far from some lovely fruit orchards. A few weeks ago I took my kids for a drive to look at the cherry trees. We’ve been watching them since the early spring when buds first started forming. We marveled at the lovely blossoms in late April. Now the [...]

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Red, White & Blueberry Skewers

by Marie July 1, 2009

These festive 4th of July skewers are the perfect treat for your upcoming holiday party. They’re a great snack for little hands to help with, and they make a colorful treat for the table. Supplies for 4th of July Kabobs: skewers, these are 10 inch strawberries, cut up in 4ths mini marshmallows blueberries Wash and [...]

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Sweet Summer Trifle Ideas

by Lindsey June 24, 2009

Each year I can’t wait for summer to arrive. I love the fresh fruit available. I love using fresh fruit in summer desserts. One way to enjoy I love to enjoy summer fruit (besides eating it out of hand) is to include it in a trifle. Last summer I made a Red, White and Blue [...]

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When Art Collides With Toast

by Heather June 22, 2009

Did you know you can paint bread and then toast it into a colorful, edible piece of art? Yep, it’s true. I learned it here. Combine bread cut out with cookie cutters with a bit of edible paint, and art time collides with snack time in a really fun way. Kids of all ages will [...]

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Adventures in Tray Freezing

by Jane June 17, 2009

I’m so happy to introduce you to another Make and Takes regular contributor! Jane from This Week For Dinner will be with us every 3rd Wednesday! She’s got fabulous tips and tricks for the kitchen, and always giving me great ideas for what to make for dinner! Welcome, Jane! Before I begin, I have to [...]

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Summertime Tomatillo Sauce

by Lindsey June 10, 2009

I’m excited to announce another new regular contributor here at Make and Takes. Lindsey is a fabulous foodie and will be sharing her creations with us every other Wednesday! Yay! I’m happy to have her as part of the team. With summer upon us, I wanted to share my very favorite recipe for Tomatillo-Serrano Chile [...]

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Creamy & Delicious Baked Potato Salad

by Marie June 3, 2009

My friend Pamela just shared her famous Baked Potato Salad with me last week, and I’m telling you, you’ll all be making this potato salad for every summer potluck party you go to. It’s soooo good. It’s creamy, sausagey, hot and delicious. And since I already have a few picnics lined up this summer, I’d [...]

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Chocolate Chip S’mores Surprise

by Marie May 27, 2009

Last weekend we toasted marshmallows up the canyon, but we only had chocolate chips for our S’mores. We’d never used chocolate chips before, so it was a new experience. Jordan and I ended up having ourselves a friendly competition to make the perfect S’more. Since we both think our own method is the most clever, [...]

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Fresh Strawberry Summer Recipes

by Marie May 20, 2009

As strawberries are right at their peak, I thought I’d share some yummy recipes I’ve made in the past. Because aren’t strawberries everyone’s favorite fruit? (Click on each photo to get to the recipe!) Other yummy strawberry recipes around the web: Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes by Love and Olive Oil Stuffed Chocolate Strawberries by Beantown Baker [...]

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