Fruity Rice Krispies Kebabs

 

Ingredients

• 3 Tb. butter
• 4 cups (10 oz.) mini marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
• 1 flavored drink packet (choose your favorite fruit flavor)
• 2 Tb. colored sprinkles
• Fresh cut fruit and berries of choice
• Wooden Skewers

Instructions

1. Spray a 9 X 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat.
3. Once melted add the drink powder and stir until dissolved.
4. Remove from heat and add the Rice Krispies.
5. Stir until coated.
6. Spoon the Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared pan.
7. Press firmly with wax paper.
8. Once cooled, use small cookie cutters to cut the Rice Krispies Treats into fun shapes.
9. Pour the sprinkles on a small plate and press the top of each cutout into the sprinkles.
10. Slide the treats onto skewers with fresh cut fruit and berries.

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Beaed Chopsticks

 This cute project is great to do with girls at a sleepover, birthday, playdate, or simply make it and give it as a gift.

 

 

 

 

Materials

• • Plain chop sticks 
  • Assorted beads 
  • Big glass bead 
  • Hand saw Optional paint 
  • Wire 
  • Sand paper Glue

Directions:

Take the chop sticks that you can get at you local chinese food store and prepare them byh either painting them your desired color or by cutting them down smaller if you have short hair. If you are cut ting down the chopsticks use some sandpaper to smooth over the edges. Once the chopsticks are ready take the wire and put an drop of glue on the chop stick now wrap the wire around it from the top downwards.

Thread your beads onto the wire, I used beads that were all the same size , but you could use seed beads, crystals or whatever you can get your hands on. Continue to wrap the wire around the top of the chopstick placing your beads into position as you wrap. Make sure your wire is nice and tight.
Don't wrap too far down or the wire and beads will get caught in your hair, a few inches is enough.
On the picture you can see I finished off my wrapping my chopstick with some polka dot ribbon. I did this by applying craft glue to the back of the ribbon and then wrapping it tightly down the chopstick. Secure the ends with a dab of glue. Repeat the same process for the second one.

Hand/Home made Candy

Materials:
Hard Candies,
 kitchen mallet,
baking sheet,
silicone pad or wax paper,
lollipop sticks,
sprinkles (optional),
oven

Directions

To make these fabulous lollipops, all you do is take your favorite hard candy and crush it up. On a lined baking sheet, arrange the crushed candy as you like or put it into a cookie cutter to make a more definite shape.Remove the cookie cutter and stick in a 350 degree oven for 5-7 minutes. Remove for oven and immediately add the lollipop stick and sprinkles if desired. Let cool and then enjoy the whimsical and tasty design.

White Chocolate & Macadamia Cookie Mix

• This project makes a great gifts for friends and family for every occasion from Christmas to birthdays, to hostess to mothers day's and even just a pick me up for someone who is feeling down.
  
  
  
  Materials 
   Approx. 1 Quart / 1.1 Litre Wide mouthed Jar
  Recipe ingredients as shown below
  Card for making tags
  Ribbon
  Zip Lock Bags

For these recipes you will need a jar that holds around 1 quart or 1.130 litres.
If your jar is airtight add the ingredients directly otherwise place them into
an airtight or ziplock bag and attach the recipe card instructions.
Tie the whole jar up with some cellophane or add some curling ribbons and a bow to finish off this gift

Jar Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
3 1.4-ounce white chocolate candy, coarsely chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:
Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside. Layer ingredients in
order given in a quart sized wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer down firmly
in place. Add the flour mixture last
Tag Instructions:
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use you hands to thoroughly blend mix.
Add: 1 stick butter or margarine (4 ounces or 125 grams)., softened at room temp.
Add in 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely
blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. It will take a while to
mix into a smooth dough. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on
sprayed cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes
until tops are very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to
racks to finish cooling.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Roasted salmon with tomatoes and cauliflower

 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup(s) golden raisins
• 2 small red onions,  cut into wedges
• 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 lb),  cored and sliced 1/4 in. thick
• 1 pint(s) grape tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1 pound(s) piece skinless salmon fillet
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) curry powder

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Place the raisins in a small pot, add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, divide the onions, cauliflower and tomatoes between two large rimmed baking sheets. Toss each with 1 Tbsp oil and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
3. Season the salmon with the curry, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Nestle it among the vegetables on one of the baking sheets. Continue roasting both pans until the salmon is opaque throughout and the vegetables are golden brown and tender, 12 to 15 minutes more.
4. Transfer the salmon to plates. Toss the vegetables with the raisins and serve with the salmon.