Gourmet Foods
Gourmet foods look so good at the store and on TV but they really are easy to make. The trick is in the packaging. Just buy some clear cellophane bags at the hobby store or from your florist. Put the treats in these and tie with a pretty ribbon. An assortment looks wonderful in a basket lined with a red napkin and a pretty Christmas bow tied on top.
Sprinkles can be found at Walgreens for .40 a bottle on sale.
Look for Candy Bars on sale to use for melted chocolate. Compare prices it might or might not be cheaper than the bagged candy melts.
Add 1 tsp. paraffin wax to 2 cups melted chocolate to make the chocolate shiny.
Here are some ideas that we have done in the past.
Tawra
www.LivingOnADime.com
These sell for $6-$8 EACH on the home shopping channel. They look wonderful but they can be made fresher at home and for around .50-$1.00 each instead.
Caramel Apples
Dip in caramel and then roll in:
crushed candy bar pieces
M&M's
mini chocolate chips
Flavored chips: peanut butter, white chocolate, dark chocolate, cherry, butterscotch
Nuts and then drizzle with melted chocolate of your choice
crushed chocolate-covered toffee squares
crushed milk chocolate-covered toffee coated almonds
Dip Oreos or Fortune Cookies in melted Chocolate. Roll in sprinkles for added flare.
Make extra large Peanut Butter Cups by making in a regular sized muffin tin.
Drizzle melted chocolate, caramel or both over popped popcorn.
Sprinkles can be found at Walgreens for .40 a bottle on sale.
Look for Candy Bars on sale to use for melted chocolate. Compare prices it might or might not be cheaper than the bagged candy melts.
Add 1 tsp. paraffin wax to 2 cups melted chocolate to make the chocolate shiny.
Here are some ideas that we have done in the past.
Tawra
www.LivingOnADime.com
These sell for $6-$8 EACH on the home shopping channel. They look wonderful but they can be made fresher at home and for around .50-$1.00 each instead.
Caramel Apples
Dip in caramel and then roll in:
crushed candy bar pieces
M&M's
mini chocolate chips
Flavored chips: peanut butter, white chocolate, dark chocolate, cherry, butterscotch
Nuts and then drizzle with melted chocolate of your choice
crushed chocolate-covered toffee squares
crushed milk chocolate-covered toffee coated almonds
Dip Oreos or Fortune Cookies in melted Chocolate. Roll in sprinkles for added flare.
Make extra large Peanut Butter Cups by making in a regular sized muffin tin.
Drizzle melted chocolate, caramel or both over popped popcorn.
posted by Tawra Jean at 12:49 PM
4 Comments:
Tawra,
Off the subject, but have you been able to finish your organizing book? I'm looking forward to reading it.
Brandi
No, not yet. It just wasn't coming together and we were getting really frustrated so we just stopped for awhile. We are going to try and start working on it again after Christmas.
It's about 80%-90% done so hopefully we can get it done soon.
Tawra
Oh good! I have enjoyed your book, Not Just Beans, sooooo much and can't wait to get your organizing book. You and your mom are so creative and are such an inspirtation to me. You've taught me to truly think outside the box and done it with humor and a smile:).
Thanks for all you do. Your dedication is truly appreciated.
Brandi
What a great idea! I don't think of caramel apples once Halloween has past, but they would be a huge hit with all the nieces and nephews at Christmas, too.
Found your blog through Dawn at Frugal for Life :)
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