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Turtle Cheese over Blueberry Salad

I made this turtle themed meal for my Mom at her Lake House. She enjoyed it especially the little turtle tortilla chips. We decided that we would not make the Blueberry salad again. It was not special enough. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left … Continue reading

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Daffodil Dinner 2023

I asked my Mom what theme or food she wanted for Mother’s Day. She said Daffodil dinner. It made sense since we celebrated at the mountain Lake House and the daffodils were about to bloom. They were in full bloom … Continue reading

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Polenta Shapes Collection

This is my collection of cute shaped polenta. As with my other collections, I will update when I create something new. ANIMALS Hippo Polenta Bird Polenta Elephant Polenta Owl Cream Cheese Polenta Squirrel Polenta Fox Polenta Giraffe Polenta Black Bean … Continue reading

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Frog Snack Meal

I made this snack meal for Elizabeth. I enjoy making cute food for her. It is usually the same food but I find different ways to present it. Today we have frogs. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  Frogs – tortilla chips cut with … Continue reading

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Homemade Ravioli Meal

Over the weekend, Renae and family came over for dinner. Jeff hung poster frames in my movie room. Maybe sometime soon I will reveal that room. I made ordinary shaped ravioli which is rare for me, usually I make fun … Continue reading

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Coronation Meal

Tomorrow is the coronation of King Charles III. I like to celebrate moments in time with cute food, so I decided to create this coronation themed meal. I had many crowns in my collection but not the right shape for … Continue reading

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Polenta Bird for Lunch

I made this bento lunch for my Mom. Over the years I have made a lot of cute food for her but she was especially delighted with this one. Maybe it will make one of my top 10 bento for … Continue reading

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Butterfly Ravioli Dinner

I made a mostly make ahead meal for my Mom, Dad, brother, sister-in-law and myself. It was a fun way to enjoy a meal with family and welcome spring. Butterfly Ravioli –  I used my favorite pasta dough, filling – Ricotta, … Continue reading

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Caprese Zucchini Noodles Lunch

I made this for lunch when my parents were visiting. We all ate it but I put this portion in the cloud boxes. If you make if for a packed lunch, I recommend packing the pesto dressing for the zucchini … Continue reading

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Watering Can Lunch

I made this simple lunch for myself. The watering can is yellow to represent my favorite Copper color watering can. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Watering Can – Nishiki rice shaped in a cookie cutter with plastic wrap, yellow food coloring, roasted asparagus … Continue reading

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Daffodil Dumplings

Last fall, I planted 220 daffodils around a River Birch in my front yard. My friend Deborah helped me break the ground. Carol went with me to the garden store. My parents helped me plant. We had a warm winter; … Continue reading

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Windmill Tortilla Chips Lunch

I made this meal for my Mom. She enjoyed it and reminisced about her travels to Amsterdam. Container: Book Bento Box Contents: Windmill – cut flour tortilla with a cookie cutter, place on cookie sheet with parchment, put small aluminum foil ball … Continue reading

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Easter 2023 Main Meal

My parents, brother, and sister-in-law stayed at my house for Easter weekend this year. We had 6 at our main meal since my friend Carol was able to join us. I decided on a Spring forest theme. My Mom did … Continue reading

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Easter Deco and Breakfast 2023

Easter weekend, I hosted my parents, brother, and sister-in law. It was a wonderful time with my family. Decorations: This was my first year with a mantel for Easter. I bought the garland at Michaels, the rabbits came from TJ … Continue reading

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Easter Themed Food and Crafts

Happy Easter! This is my collection of Easter food and crafts. As with my other collections, I plan to update when I create something new. Updated on 4/18/23. EASTER BASKET Dad’s Easter Basket Bread Cheese Art Bunny and Basket Egg … Continue reading

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Chick Peeps

I made this meal for my Dad. My 20 year old niece was helpful and provided most of the menu ideas. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Chick Peep – Polenta cut with a cookie cutter, Eye – dried blueberry, zucchini noodle nest Top … Continue reading

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Tortilla Easter Basket Salad

I made this simple meal for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Basket – Tortilla chip – cut flour tortilla with cookie cutter, brush with olive oil, sprinkled with salt – bake in 375 over for about 10 minutes, Easter Eggs – carrot, … Continue reading

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Spring Themed Food

Happy Spring! This is my collection of Spring themed food. Over the years, I created a lot of flower themed food. I will restrict the flowers in this collection to Daffodil, Tulip, Lily of the Valley, and Flowering Trees. Updated … Continue reading

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Rainbow Pot of Gold and March Deco

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. I made this fun meal for myself. I rarely make food with rainbows since I find it difficult but I am happy with this very simple rainbow. Click here to see my St. Patrick’s Day food … Continue reading

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Shamrock Polenta

I made this meal for myself since I am often looking for new ways to depict shamrocks and flags in food. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Shamrock – Polenta cut with a cookie cutter, cream cheese, spinach, roasted broccoli Top Right: Cucumber, hummus Bottom … Continue reading

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Astronaut Sandwich Lunch

I made this Astronaut as a guest post for another blog in 2016. The host site no longer exists so I am now publishing the details here. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Astronaut – Wheat bread (cut with a cookie cutter) peanut butter … Continue reading

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Hippo Pizza

My 20 year old niece and I made this hippo meal. I made and cut the pizza dough, she did the rest. Container: U Konserve Contents: Large Hippo – pizza dough cut with a cookie cutter, mozzarella cheese, Small Hippos, pizza dough, … Continue reading

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March Lamb or Lion Themed Food

Happy March! Here is my collection of lamb or lion themed meals. As with my other collections, I will update when I create something new. 2022: Pizza 2021: Roasted Sweet and White Potato over Pesto 2017: Hard Boiled Egg 2017: … Continue reading

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Sheep Cheese Tortellini

I made this fun and simple lunch for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Sheep – cheddar cheese (cut with a cookie cutter), food marker detail, cheese tortellini with Italian dressing, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, black olive Top Right: Utz White Cheddar Cheese Balls Bottom … Continue reading

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Caterpillar Carrots on Bread Leaf

My 20 year old niece and I made this meal. Glass Container with Lid Caterpillars: Rainbow carrots cut with a cookie cutter Leaf: Fougasse bread Dirt: Nutella

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Bagels with Elephant Salad

Last weekend, my 24 year old niece came over for lunch and a visit. It was delightful to catch up and give her a tour of my house. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Elephants – Bell pepper and cucumber cut with a cookie … Continue reading

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Abraham Lincoln Pizza

I know that this does not look like Abe Lincoln. My Dad ate this and had no idea what the theme was supposed to be. But, I provided fun nourishment to my family and that is what really matters. Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading

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Winter Themed Food

This is my collection of winter themed food including snowmen, snowflakes and winter sports. As with my other collections, I plan to update when I create something new. SNOWMAN Polenta Snowman Pizza Snowman Mashed Potato Snowman Citrus Snowman Mashed Potato … Continue reading

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Felt Roses Wreath Valentine Deco and Meal

Happy Valentine’s Day! This is my first year decorating my fireplace and mantle for February. Last year I did not yet have the mantle. Also I was too busy working on my house to decorate. I am very pleased with … Continue reading

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Cupid Rice

I made this meal for my Mom. I don’t have a lot of success depicting cupid out of food. I don’t consider this a success but I think it is okay for a cupid. They are odd looking. Here is … Continue reading

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Heart Tart

I made this meal as a Valentine for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Heart – Tomato Tart Top Right: Macadamia nuts Bottom Right: Raspberries

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Polenta Heart

I made this lunch for my Dad. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Heart – homemade polenta cut with a cookie cutter, tomato sauce, peas Top Right: Pistachios with hearts drawn with food coloring marker Bottom Right: Strawberries

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Kitchen Remodel

Here is my kitchen. Last November, I hired contractors to build an island with beverage refrigerator and create a tile backsplash. I also purchased quartz counters. I love my renovated kitchen! Below you can see before and after photos. The … Continue reading

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Groundhog Day Themed Food

Happy Groundhog Day! Here is my collection of groundhog themed meals. As with my other collections, I will update when I create something new. 2023: Nutella and Whipped Cream Pancake 2022: Ravioli 2021: Polenta 2019: Quesadilla 2018: Rice 2016: Mashed … Continue reading

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Groundhog Pancake

My niece and my Mom made this breakfast when at my house. Groundhog – Pancake cut with cookie cutter, Nutella, eye – chocolate chip Droppings – Chocolate chips Snow Covered Ground – Pancake with whipped cream Others in this series: … Continue reading

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Vegetable Wellington with Roasted Garlic Carrots

Tuesday was Carol’s birthday so I had her over for a birthday meal. The wellington is a favorite and I have made it for many Thanksgivings and Carol’s birthdays. This year I served it with spiralized carrots to add something … Continue reading

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Mexican Vegan Birthday Dinner

My friend Deborah’s birthday is this week. I had her over for dinner. I asked for food requests and she said, “Mexican flavors / spices”. I find it so much fun to get menu inspiration from friends. We both enjoyed! … Continue reading

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Quinoa Cats Lunch

I don’t think that these look like cats but that is what they were supposed to be. I made this for my friend Carol. When I asked for her food or theme requests, she requested the quinoa cakes I shared … Continue reading

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Rice Cow

My niece and I made this meal for her lunch. The theme was her request. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Top: Yogurt Pudding with mini chocolate chips on top (see recipe below) Bottom: Cow – Niishiki rice shaped with plastic wrap in … Continue reading

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Snowman Polenta

I made this adorable snowman lunch for my Mom. I was inspired to do a snowman since I was making polenta and she likes cream cheese. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowman – Homemade polenta (cut with a cookie cutter), cream cheese, Hat … Continue reading

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Rice Snowflake

I made this rice and peas lunch for my Dad. I included Radish since it is one of his favorites. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowflake – Niishiki rice shaped with plastic wrap in a cookie cutter, pearl fresh mozzarella attached with spaghetti, … Continue reading

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Snowflake Fougasse

I made this meal for my Mom. The fougasse bread was supposed to be a snowflake. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowflake – Fougasse (ladder) bread – Great Breads by Martha Rose Shulman (see below) Top Right: Honey Walnut Cream Cheese – chopped walnuts, … Continue reading

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Sloth Pancakes

My Mom and 20 year old niece made these pancakes when at my house. Sloth – Chocolate chip pancake cut with cookie cutter Branch – Chocolate chip pancake cut with cookie cutter, Nutella Droppings – Chocolate chips Others in this … Continue reading

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Cheese Snowman on Tortellini

I made this snowman themed tortellini lunch for my Mom. It was an easy but attractive meal on a busy day. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowman – cheddar cheese (cut with a cookie cutter), food marker details, cheese tortellini with Italian dressing, … Continue reading

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Homemade Ramen Lunch

On New Years Day, my niece made homemade ramen. She did most of the work. I only helped with the broth, some toppings and prepared the dessert. Five of us enjoyed the delicious ramen with toppings (my friend Carol joined … Continue reading

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New Years Eve Party 2023

I am a true morning person. I am normally awake and active by 5 am. Staying up until midnight is rare for me even on New Years Eve. This year when my 20 year old niece made plans to be … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2023

Happy New Year! I made this snack meal for my friend’s 14 year old daughter Elizabeth. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  2023 – Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, celery, tortilla chips cut with cookie cutters, brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with salt … Continue reading

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Gingerbread Sheep Pub

I helped my niece make a gingerbread house this year that was inspired by one of my mom’s fairy houses. At my mom’s lake house my niece sets up the fairy houses, and each year she puts all of the … Continue reading

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Christmas 2022

My first Christmas in my home was special. My 20 year old niece joined my parents and me on December 27. We celebrated Christmas Eve on the 27 and Christmas day with her on the 28. We waited for stockings … Continue reading

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White Christmas Dinner

This year for my fancy Christmas meal my theme was “White Christmas”. During the planning stage, whenever I told people my theme, they looked at me strangely. It was a little unusual to plan an entire meal with all the … Continue reading

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