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Eye Of Newt Dip

This dip is perfect for that Halloween party you're planning or going to. At first glance you might think this is your ordinary black bean dip, black bean and corn salsa, or cowboy caviar. It's not....exactly. I came up with my own recipe that gives attention to color to easily blend into any Halloween event. I also took away an ingredient that one of the three I mentioned above uses. I don't use tomatoes in my recipe because it keeps the dip from becoming too soupy. It will keep for a couple more days in the fridge!

Eye Of Newt Dip

2 cans of sweet corn (drained and rinsed)

2 cans of black beans (drained and rinsed)

2 orange bell peppers

1 medium onion of your choice

1 big bushel of fresh cilantro

1 packet of zesty Italian dressing (made up as instructed on packet)

For the dressing you'll need oil, vinegar, and water.

I use this specific dressing packet below.

I chop up my pepper, onion, and cilantro to about the size of the individual pieces of corn and beans. I mix up my veggies and dressing in separate bowls first. After I add the dressing to the mix I give it a good toss so that everything is covered and flavored. I often leave a big spoon in my dip bowl to continue to toss the dip occasionally because the dressing does settle at the bottom of the dip bowl after a while. Once it's tossed back up it's as good as new.

When I make this fun dip for Halloween I buy black corn chips to add to the fun of using the Halloween theme colors. Or are they dried bat wings??? ;)

Halloween Food~Stuffed Caterpillars

What? You don't think the grub sounds appetizing? What if I told you the recipe?

Pillsburry Dough Croissants dipped in a green butter wash (melted butter w/green food coloring) wrapped around big chunks of fresh mozzarella cheese. Baked as instructed on the croissant package.

They did not last long! They were so buttery, and the cheese was perfectly stretchably melted!

It turns out that my kids, husband, and myself all really love stuffed caterpillars!!

Google+ made a gif for me without even asking! So here you get to drool over the yummy looking cheesy goodness.

Try these this Halloween season! You will not be disappointed. :)

Pickyware

My two boys have opposite reactions to food. My youngest will try anything! He has a very sensitive pallet at five years old and loves the taste of different foods. My older 7 year old is the opposite! He is the pickiest of the pickies!! Ha Ha
In fact, here he is gladly devouring those sugar cookies I made a couple weeks ago!

After exhausting my efforts (bribes) I came up with a genius idea! I decided to take small toys and super glue them onto the silverware.
Introducing PICKYWARE!!!

At our next meal my oldest didn't want to eat his vegetables. I whipped out the pickyware. Both boys were ecstatic and wanted to use them right away. Then my genius idea went to work. I told them that the pickyware can only be used to eat vegetables. Right away my oldest said "I want to eat my vegetables!"
Voila!
Go make your own pickyware and get your little eaters to devour anything!

Happy Aloha Friday!

Here's a fun post for you! Ever wonder what hole-in-the-wall places there are to eat when visiting Hawaii? Here are a few "off the road" venders that are super famous with locals and tourists alike on the island of Oahu. Giovannis Shrimp Shack! You have to try the famous garlic shrimp!

Parked right next door you have Kalbi Chicken and BBQ!

My hubby and kids shared this Teriyaki Chicken bowl. I stole a bite...or two. Definitely on my list for next time we stop for dinner!

I saw this Philly Cheesesteak sign and kind of freaked out. Ha Ha!

Was it the best on the island like the sign says? It was pretty darn good! Only one I've had since living here so I have nothing to compare it to except my personal taste. Basically, I forgot to take a pic of my food because I inhaled it first! ;)

These little shacks are SO fun! They are a memorable experience when you visit the islands. Definitely a must for anyone who loves food!

Google Map for Giovanni's Shrimp Truck HERE!

National Sugar Cookie Day!!!

It's National Sugar Cookie day!!! Or...another excuse to bake cookies! Okay, so my reasons *might* be the latter. Haha!

Did you know that the first sugar cookies ever made have been traced way back to the mid 1700's? Apparently in Pennsylvania! Before they were the typical round-shaped cookie we know now, they looked a lot like pretzels. They were also known as jumbles and were popular because they could be stored for many months. Here's a look.

I have to say, I prefer a fun cookie cutter and some frosting! I hope you have fun making your cookies and celebrating such a great traditional treat.

Here's my oldest thoroughly enjoying this treat!

Fourth Of July Tablescape

I know, I know...Independence Day is still about a month away. However, I thought I'd get my tablescape and food ideas out there early to help get the creative juices and inspiration going.
I LOVE throwing parties. I love a good theme. I really love special holidays such as birthdays, Memorial Day, and the Fourth of July where I can pull out all my tricks to celebrate life. It's my favorite thing to emphasize! I had way too much fun with this. I believe in layers and confetti.....lots of confetti!

Main Dishes

Red, white, and blue!

I added Pop Rocks to this sweet treat and called them Firework Cookies! The boys' FAVE!

Bottled Cream Soda

Dessert

I had so much fun celebrating Independence Day with my family a little early just for you guys! Let me know if you liked my Fourth of July tablescape. :)

Where I Party:

Someday Crafts, No Minimalist Here, Sew Much Crafting, I Gotta Create, Seven Alive, Live Laugh Rowe, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Ginger Snap Crafts, Trendy Treehouse, Sew Much Ado, The DIY Dreamer, If It's Not Baroque, Hickory Trail, My Turn For Us, Funky Junk Interiors, Create, Craft, Love, Simply Dream & Create, Suburbs Mama, Raising Memories, Classy Clutter, I Should Be Mopping, Under the Table and Dreaming, Keeping It Simple, Piggy In Polka Dots, Homemaker on a Dime, Alderberry Hill, C.R.A.F.T., Sew Can Do, Crafting My Way to Success, A Peek into My Paradise, Create With Joy, Natasha in Oz, The Gunny Sack, Better With Age, Crafty Confessions, Elizabeth & Co., Katherine's Corner, Lamberts Lately, Uncommon Designs,

Healthy Snack Necklaces

Sometimes I get these ideas and think, "I'm a genius!" Then I look online, see that several other people have already thought of it long ago, and hear a Fat Amy voice in my head saying, "Mmmm, not really. Nice try though." Ha Ha Ha! So , I guess what I'm saying is that these snack necklaces are not an original idea of mine. It's been done...and redone. But as far as I know, they've never been done the way I specifically make them! I don't want my boys to be all sugared up for my mental sake. I decided that fresh fruits and veggies wouldn't work so well. Then BAM! I thought, "Why don't I use my dried fruit snacks?" My boys love to snack on the dried fruit that we have as part of my food storage that we've purchased from Thrive. Super yummy stuff! Don't add water...just eat. If you're interested in learning more about Thrive, my friend Natalie is a consultant, so you can go check out what Thrive has to offer.

The other thing I thought of doing that I haven't seen done before is using floss instead of string. I'm a lucky mom and my boys love to floss. :) I tied one end of the floss to a clean needle and we poked our way through the dried fruit and cheerios.

My boys LOVED them!!! They didn't last long. :)

Now you can make a healthy snack necklace for your kiddos to munch on during movie nights, church, and maybe even the Fourth of July festivities. I know I will. They'll be getting some necessary servings of fruits and you'll get to avoid the sugar highs and inevitable crashes. Win win!

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