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Cat Bread Dinner
I made a cat themed meal for my friend Renae and her family. Even the lentil soup had cats in it! Her oldest daughter Natalie helped me style the meal. Raw Vegetables and Hummus – carrot, cherry tomato, celery Lentil … Continue reading
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Unicorn Pizza Lunch
I made this easy pizza meal for my friend Carol. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Unicorn – homemade cheddar pizzas, Eye – spinach leaf cut with a straw Top Right: Grapes Bottom Right: Blueberries
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Day of the Dead Potatoes
I made this festive lunch for myself. I used natural colorings on the mashed potato skull. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Sugar Skull – Cheddar mashed potatoes shaped with a cookie cutter, Green – maccha powder, Purple – butterfly pea powder, Yellow – … Continue reading
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Halloween Dinner 2021
Happy Halloween! My 19 year old niece and I enjoyed planning and preparing this Halloween party. My Mom also helped. My parents, niece and I had a memorable meal! Table Decor Centerpiece – Carved pumpkin Tablecloth Pumpkin Name Cards – … Continue reading
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Ghost Pancakes
I made this today with my 19 year old niece. Ghosts – Pancakes cut with a cookie cutter Eyes – Chocolate chips Snow – Whipped cream from a can Droppings – Chocolate chips Others in this series: Moose, Bunny Raccoon
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Pumpkin Ravioli Dinner
My parents and I enjoyed a pumpkin shaped and themed ravioli dinner. Pumpkin Ravioli – I used my favorite pasta dough with a little canned pumpkin added to the dough for color, cut with a cookie cutter, filled with a mixture of … Continue reading
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Space Travel Meal
I made this space travel meal for my friend Dennis. I used my space shuttle cookie cutter. For my meal, I also ate the Cuban Black Beans and rice. It was delicious. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Space Shuttle – cheese (cut with … Continue reading
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Boo Eek Meal
I made this Boo, Eek themed meal for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Boo, Eek – Flour Tortilla cut with cookie cutters, Baked Cauliflower Potato Patties, I mostly followed the recipe but did not use egg or any egg substitute. Top Right: Blueberries … Continue reading
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Ghost Melon Salad
I enjoyed this attractive ghost melon salad for lunch. Container: Wooden box purchased in Kyoto at Bento&co. Contents: Ghosts – Honeydew melon cut with a cookie cutter, Eyes – Mini chocolate chips, Romaine lettuce, chopped cucumber, tomato, black olives Mini Dippers: Feta dressing
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Ghost Potato Salad
I made this roasted potato and cheddar cheese ghost themed meal for my Dad. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Ghosts – roasted potatoes and cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, Eyes -smoked paprika added with a toothpick, black bean sauce Top Right: Pistachios … Continue reading
Vegetarian Oral Surgery Food
In September, I had oral surgery. September 14, I had surgery on one side of my mouth, September 29, I had surgery for the other side of my mouth. I usually do better handling challenges when I have a plan. … Continue reading
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Hippo Lunch
I ate this melon Hippo salad for lunch. Glass Container with Lid Hippo – Honeydew melon cut with a cookie cutter, Eye – Mini chocolate chip, cottage cheese, blueberries, Brazil nuts
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House on Island Pizza
This is a simple meal I made for my friend Carol when she returned home from vacationing on her island. This is my first time to use the new EasyLunchBoxes 4 container box. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Almonds with mini … Continue reading
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Parrot Lunch
When I was a child, I had an imaginary friend. He was a parrot named Tippy. I called him Tippy since he sat on the tip of my finger. This is my first time making a parrot lunch. My friend … Continue reading
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Volcano Salad
I made this volcano tortilla chip with salad meal for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Volcano – Flour tortilla cut with with a knife, red sanding sugar, place on cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray, spray cut-out with cooking spray and bake … Continue reading
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Llama Themed Cantaloupe Lunch
I made this lunch for myself on a day I met my family at the zoo. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Llama – Cantaloupe cut with a cookie cutter, Face – cinnamon, cottage cheese, lettuce, cinnamon, Brazil nuts Top Right: Homemade bread Bottom … Continue reading
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Melon Fox Lunch
I made this easy melon fox themed lunch for my Mom. They don’t exactly look like foxes but it is cute. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Fox – cantaloupe cut with a cookie cutter, Eyes – spinach cut with a straw, cottage cheese … Continue reading
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Mashed Potato Squirrel for Lunch
I made this squirrel themed lunch for my Dad. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Squirrel – Cheddar garlic mashed potatoes cut with a cookie cutter, sprinkle with smoked paprika, broccoli Top Right: Pistachios Bottom Right: Acorn – Apple cut with a cookie cutter, sprinkle … Continue reading
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Oak Leaf Beets for Lunch
I made this lunch for myself on a week that I had my favorite combination of beets, pasta, and blue cheese for lunch. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Left Side: Oak leaves – Apple cut with a cookie cutter, sprinkled with … Continue reading
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Acorn Bread Lunch
I made this acorn themed bread lunch for my Dad. I think it is my first time to cut a peach with a cookie cutter. My 19 year old niece had the idea. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Acorn – Shaped homemade bread … Continue reading
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Blue Cheese Pasta with Beets
I made this flower themed lunch for myself. I love the combination of beets, pasta, and blue cheese. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Left Side: Flowers – Apple cut with a cookie cutter (half are sprinkled with cinnamon, half … Continue reading
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Falafel Waffle Dinner
My friend Deborah came over for dinner and a long walk on a workday. I wanted something easy for dinner so decided on falafel waffles. We served them with tahini sauce, tomatoes, and cucumbers from Deborah’s garden. Falafel waffles are … Continue reading
Waterwheel Bread
I made this shaped waterwheel bread meal for my Mom. My 19 year old niece came up with the idea. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Waterwheel – Shaped homemade bread with cinnamon spokes, blueberries Top Right: Brazil Nuts Bottom Right: Vegetable bundles tied with … Continue reading
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Raccoons in the Snow Pancakes
My 19 year old niece and I made this trio of raccoons. She picked the theme and styled the raccoons. Raccoons – Pancake cut with a cookie cutter Masks – Pancake cut with a cookie cutter, Nutella, mini chocolate chips … Continue reading
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Goats on Bread Lunch
I made this for my Dad on a day I met family at the Utica Zoo. This was actually my first time making fougasse. I had to significantly modify the recipe from the original so I won’t link to the … Continue reading
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Space Themed Food Collection
Over the years, I created many space themed meals. Here is my collection! ALIENS Carrot and Pie Crust Aliens Pizza Aliens STARS Cucumber Stars Corn and Peas Rice Stars Mozzarella Stars Rice Stars Cheddar Pizza Stars Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chip … Continue reading
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Tortilla Space Ship Salad Lunch
I made this fun space themed meal for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Space Ship – flour tortilla cut with a cookie cutter, place on cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray, spray cut-out with cooking spray and bake in a 350 … Continue reading
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Cauliflower Potato Planets
I made this planet themed meal for myself. I enjoyed trying the Cauliflower Potato Patties for the first time. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Planets – Baked Cauliflower Potato Patties, I mostly followed the recipe but did not use egg or any egg … Continue reading
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A Tower of Giraffes
I made this giraffe themed meal for myself. It is part of my ongoing series of themed potato salads that often also contain.vegetables and cheese. Note: A group of giraffes is called a tower. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Giraffes – Roasted … Continue reading
Lighthouse Fruit Salad
I made this lunch for my Mom. I was happy that she requested fruit and cottage cheese. It inspired me to make a lighthouse theme meal. Containers: U Konserve Rectangle Container: Lighthouse – Cantaloupe cut with a cookie cutter, cinnamon details, cottage … Continue reading
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House Search Meal
Almost 2 years ago, I started looking for a house. I think everyone who knows me will be glad when I finally find one. Then they won’t have to hear me complain about prices and the lack of houses that … Continue reading
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Peacock Bread Lunch
I made this for my sister-in-law on a day I met her and my brother at the Utica Zoo. This was actually my first time making fougasse. I had to significantly modify the recipe from the original so I won’t … Continue reading
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Nutella Bunny Bread
I made this shaped bread lunch with my 19 year old niece. She made the carrot flowers and Nutella face. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Bunny – Homemade bread, Face – Nutella Top Right: Raspberries Bottom Right: Flowers – Rainbow carrots cut with a cookie … Continue reading
Snow Leopard Lunch
I made this for my brother on a day I met him and his wife at the Utica Zoo. I asked him for a theme request and he said, “snow leopard”. This does not look exactly like a snow leopard … Continue reading
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Birthday Tea Party
Thank you to my awesome 19 year old niece who helped me out by taking most of these wonderful photos! In honor of my 50th birthday (today), I hosted a Luncheon Tea (last weekend) for the women closest to me. … Continue reading
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Flock of Birds for Lunch
I made this bird themed meal for my Mom. It is part of my ongoing series of themed potato salads that often also contain.vegetables and cheese. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Birds – Roasted white and sweet potatoes, orange cheddar cheese, orange … Continue reading
Zucchini and Apple Frogs
I made this for myself on the same day I made the Lizard meal for a friend. This was not as gross to eat as the lizards. The tails are what got to me with the lizards. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: … Continue reading
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Bear on Quiche
I made this bear themed meal for my Mom at her Lake House. I used her bear cookie cutter. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Fish – Radish cut with a cookie cutter, blueberries Bottom Left: Mixed nuts Right Side: Bear – Cheddar cheese cut … Continue reading
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Lizard Zucchini
This was planned for when a friend was supposed to come over but she was sick and stayed home. I ended up eating this alone. I found it a little gross to eat zucchini lizards. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Lizards – … Continue reading
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Mom’s Mac and Cheese
My Mom’s Macaroni and Cheese is very popular. When her kids and grandchildren visit, it is one of the most requested meals. I am including the original recipe from Betty Crocker here but over the years, my Mom has made … Continue reading
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House Search Snack Lunch
I want to buy a house. I’ve been searching for nearly 2 years. A house that meets my requirements, lists less than once a month. Last weekend 2 houses that mostly fulfill my requirements listed on the same day. The … Continue reading
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Alligator Quiche
I made this Alligator on a quiche themed lunch for my Dad. I don’t make quiche very often since I don’t eat it. My Dad loved the quiche! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Fish – Radish cut with cookie cutters, blueberries Bottom Left: Toasted … Continue reading
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Mashed Potato and Smoked Paprika Sheep
I made this mashed potato and smoked paprika sheep for myself. It was delicious and fun to eat. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Sheep – Cheddar and garlic mashed potatoes cut with a cookie cutter, broccoli Top Right: Pistachios Bottom Right: Flowers – Apple … Continue reading
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Skunk Themed Lunch
I made this skunk themed meal for myself. It is my first time to use this cookie cutter. I have no idea why my skunk is orange and has no stripe. Next time, I should make one that looks more … Continue reading
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10 Year Blogiversary
Today is my 10 year blogiversary! To celebrate, I made this meal for myself. Container: Cloud box from Japan (set of 3) Large Box: 10 – Cinnamon tortilla chip – flour tortilla cut with a cookie cutter, spray with cooking spray, sprinkle with cinnamon, … Continue reading
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Gorilla Themed Meal
I made this gorilla themed meal for myself. I wanted a gorilla cookie cutter with 4 legs that was not 3D. My friend Renae made it for me with her 3D printer. I think that it turned out very cute. … Continue reading
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Zucchini Rice Casserole Dinner
I made this zucchini, tomato, rice and cheese casserole for my friend Dennis and myself. It was a last minute dinner and easy to throw together. Zucchini Tomato Casserole – I used the recipe as a guide but did not … Continue reading
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Loon with Baby Lunch
I made this loon and baby themed lunch for my Mom. I enjoy seeing and hearing the loons on my parents lake. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Loons – Cheddar garlic mashed potatoes cut with cookie cutters, sprinkled with paprika, dried blueberry … Continue reading
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Star Ravioli Dinner
This year I am enjoying making different themed ravioli. I made these cute ravioli stars for dinner with my parents at their Lake House. It is not obvious in the photos but there is a black bean sauce under the … Continue reading
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Star Themed Chips and Dip Meal
I made this simple meal for myself. It was fun to serve it on my Great Grandmother’s snack plates (Indiana Milk Glass White Orange Blossom Snack Plate). Black Bean Dip with cheddar stars – cut with a cookie cutter Star … Continue reading
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