Back to School

As we wind down from all the summer vacations we must start to think about school lunches and great snacks for our children. I am always looking for creative ways to get fruits and veggies in those meals without making it boring. This is what I came up with as a great lunch and snack. It's an all time favorite but with a little added fun and includes some of the essentials our children need. My reveal is the classic peanut butter and jelly and cut it out into a heart or one of their initials. I know what you are thinking, but before you think another thought here are a few suggestions. When shopping for bread try the wheat or whole grain thin sliced bread, to watch the sugar intake try sugar free jelly and just enough slathered on the bread to fool your eater.  As for dessert because you know I could not leave that out choose fruit that can be dipped in a yogurt or maybe a little caramel sauce, but if you have to give them something more fun then I would suggest a delicious oatmeal raisin cookie. Good luck with packing this year and I will keep searching for some fun but great food fines for our children!  Don't forget to add a little note to their lunch that simply says I love you!  Here is a site with more options Kid Friendly Lunches!

Volleyball Themed Party

Volleyball Themed Party

We are dedicating this issue to Something Chic Party and Event Design owner Christina Christian, who does some amazing work and we are so lucky to have provided the petite desserts for this Volleyball Themed Party.  If you are dying to have an event design like no other then you must hire Christina Christian.  She does superb work and gives you those added details and will leave your guest in awe!  This is just a snapshot of her work.  Please check out her web site and see some of her wonderful parties.  The best thing is that she was also featured on Kara's Party Ideas and well we were mentioned their as well (thank you Christina).  If you love great ideas Kara has it for you and Christina can mimic it or better yet make it her own and well we can surely provide the deliciousness!  Happy reading and start thinking of a reason to have a themed party!

Chilled desserts

Key Lime Bars

Now that summer is in full swing we would like to share one of our best cool desserts the key lime bar!  People are always in search of the best key lime and we have just the right size, which is slimming to the figure if you keep in mind that all it takes is one or two of these delicious treats to satisfy your craving.  The key lime bar is made with a graham cracker crust and fresh key lime.  Its not too sweet and not too tart but just right. The best part is they are made by the dozen, which is enough for you to indulge and to share or to just save some for later, which can be frozen and won't lose its original flavor!

Another one of our favorite summer desserts is ice cream and the one that I would recommend is Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, which can be purchased at your local Whole Foods, Fresh Markets and Jungle Jim's.  Now don't be sticker shocked when you see how much it is....trust me when I say its worth every penny, however you may not want to share.  Check out Jeni's website and see what all she has to offer.  http://www.jenis.com/....enjoy!