Some neat and easy kid friendly recipes

[Anna Michele]

Here's an elegant and simple way to dress up your table for any fall gathering.
Materials

• Leaves
• Pumpkin

• Knife (parents only) or fine-toothed pumpkin saw
• Ribbon or raffia bow

Instructions

• Simply trace a leaf (you can use a real one or a leaf-shaped cookie cutter) onto the shell of a hollowed-out pumpkin to create a few leaf silhouettes.
  
• Then use a knife (parents only) or fine-toothed pumpkin saw to cut out the shapes.
  
• Adorn the pumpkin with a ribbon or raffia bow and a scattering of colorful autumn leaves.

[Anna Michele]

[Anna Michele]

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[Anna Michele]

Cupcakes

Each batch of these ‘cupcakes’ are made fresh to order. The set you see here are made using 4 baby washcloths, 2 pairs of socks and 4 silicone baking cups.




Swirly Lollipops

Swirly lollipops are tasty and pleasing to the eye. The washcloth version is such a fun gift or centerpiece idea for your upcoming baby shower.




Sushi

SUSHI! Need we really say more? 8 baby washcloths are rolled up like sushi and are then laid in a bed of ‘greens’ and packaged to-go’.

[Anna Michele]

Cupcakes

Each batch of these ‘cupcakes’ are made fresh to order. The set you see here are made using 4 baby washcloths, 2 pairs of socks and 4 silicone baking cups.




Swirly Lollipops

Swirly lollipops are tasty and pleasing to the eye. The washcloth version is such a fun gift or centerpiece idea for your upcoming baby shower.




Sushi

SUSHI! Need we really say more? 8 baby washcloths are rolled up like sushi and are then laid in a bed of ‘greens’ and packaged to-go’.




Gender Neutral Bouquet

Not sure if mama is having a boy or a girl? This gender neutral bouquet is the perfect bright and cheery choice.

[Anna Michele]

Cupcakes

Each batch of these ‘cupcakes’ are made fresh to order. The set you see here are made using 4 baby washcloths, 2 pairs of socks and 4 silicone baking cups.




Swirly Lollipops

Swirly lollipops are tasty and pleasing to the eye. The washcloth version is such a fun gift or centerpiece idea for your upcoming baby shower.




Sushi

SUSHI! Need we really say more? 8 baby washcloths are rolled up like sushi and are then laid in a bed of ‘greens’ and packaged to-go’.




Gender Neutral Bouquet

Not sure if mama is having a boy or a girl? This gender neutral bouquet is the perfect bright and cheery choice. http://www.etsy.com/listing/10399403...cloth+cupcakes




Swirly Cupcakes

Everything is better with a cherry on top! These sweet mini cupcakes are made with 4 terry burp cloths and 4 washcloths. Too cute!




Lollipop Washcloth

This set of 12 baby washcloth lollipops are made individually using 1 baby feeding spoon or fork and a baby washcloth. This particular Etsy listing sells them in a set of 12.




Ice Cream

Do you prefer mango or berry? Pair different ice cream flavors together to create yummy combos. Each ice cream cone comes individually wrapped or you can have them packaged in a kraft color gift bag with tissue paper.




Popsicles

Two washcloths are used to create these these super cute popsicles on a stick.




Bouquets

A blue or pink bouquet of ‘rosebuds’ is made up of 6 washcloths carefully wrapped in scrapbook paper and tied with a pretty ribbon and gift tag.




Banana Split

Like a real banana split, this baby gift version has a little bit of everything. 3 diapers, 1 washcloth, 1 pair of socks and 2 cherries, all tied up with ribbons.

[Anna Michele]

[Anna Michele]

[Anna Michele]

[Anna Michele]

[Anna Michele]

Homemade Cream Cheese






Ingredients

• 4 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp white vinegar

Instructions

• Line 2 medium sieves with cheesecloth or cotton tea towels and place over bowls.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, half and half, milk and salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium low and simmer gently.
• Stir in the vinegar and continue to simmer until cream mixture separates and curds appear and float to the top. Curds will begin to clump together.
• Remove from heat. Scoop out curds with a slotted spoon and divide between lined sieves. When you are getting to the bottom of the pan and it's hard to scoop them out, feel free to pour all of the mixture into the sieves.
• Let drain until whey is removed, at least 4 hours. This is faster if you divvy the curds up into two sieves, as opposed to one. You can also hang the cheesecloth/tea towels filled with curds to encourage it to drain faster.
• Once curds have the consistency of room temperature cream cheese, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
• Keeps for about 1 week.

[Anna Michele]

[Anna Michele]