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Baklava Kosher Dessert Ideas for Your Party

Its festive time again, if you are wondering what must you gift your loved one, then I have a perfect idea. Why not just make some perfect dessert and pack them on glossy paper and present them to your loved one. It's a know fact that whatever may the occasion be Baklava dessert is a much loved dessert at all times. Make this time a bit different, Chocolates are fun but are an usual gift so if you want to give a surprise then try your hand with some Mediterranean dessert this time.

You can find Baklava in any of the bakery or sweet shop but will it not be fun to try your hands on some of its Recipe and bring a big smile on your loved ones face. Kosher Desserts are a great gift for people of all ages you can add your won flavors and deconstruct it to make it more appealing. If you are not too confident about your cooking skills then it is advisable to go in for the basic recipe and then move on to the more tempting and complicated ones. There are different kind of baklava the ones which you see in shops are mostly made by professionals and are made in Baklava factory which follows a strict recipe.

Gourmet Baklava Pastries and Greek Baklava are one of the baklava which are most cherished , not only does it melt in the mouth due to its fine layer pastries but also had added health benefits due to nuts and dry fruits. Due to its mind blowing taste it is fast moving and is getting quite popular throughout the world. Baklava was traditionally a Middle East and Mediterranean dessert but now is getting more and more popular in the west with every passing day. You can also find it recipes in various recipe books and famous websites.

Baklava is so tempting that it's very difficult to control at one piece. Baklava may be light and fluffy but is loaded with calories. Though it is also regarded as healthy as it has loads of dry fruits which helps in increasing the good cholesterol.

If you are a dieting freak and are conscious about calories then you can use sugar free instead of sugar. Because of its increasing popularity , baklava is now available in various supermarkets in various packaging especially during festive seasons. If you are not so lucky to find it in your supermarket then you need not get depressed as you can now order it online and it will get delivered right at your door steps.

If you are fond of cooking then you can also add a special dimension to the traditional Baklava recipe by adding fruits and flavors of your choice to make it more tempting. And if you are trying your hands on baklava for the first time, bear in mind that this dessert needs lots of patience and practice therefore make sure you try it over and over again until you attain perfection. Once you have mastered the skill of preparing baklava then you can very proudly present them to your friends and make your parties even more memorable.

Allen Mathews Photo The Baklava Factory is certified kosher by the Rabbinical Council of California. Online, you can purchase products and enjoy sweet Baklava pastry dessert. Find out more on Kosher Dessert .
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10 Flower Cake Pop Ideas


Mother's Day is less than 2 weeks away.  Have you figured out what you are going to give your mom yet?  I made my Mother-in-Law a Werther's Sugar Free Candy Bouquet last weekend, but I've been a little stuck with what to give my mom and sisters.  My mom is to the point where she really doesn't want more stuff to fill her house, so that makes everything a little harder.


But my sisters are easy.  I don't think one of them would not appreciate flowers for Mother's Day...especially edible cake pop flowers!  Look at this beautiful selection of flower cake pops I found.  Would your mom like any of these?

1. Daffodil Cake Pops by Bake at 350.

2. Daisy Cake Pops by The Pink Momma.

3. Rose Cake Pops by Sweet Empire.

4. Flower Cake Pops by A Little Bit Of Lovely.

5. Flower Cake Pops by My Man's Belly.

6. Rose Cake Pops by My Little Cake Room.

7. Mom Flower Cake Pops by Bakerella.

8. May Flowers Mini Cake Pops by Diary of a Mad Hausfrau.

9. Flower Cake Pops by Parties for Pennies.

10. Rosebud Cake Pops by Candiquik.

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Werther's Original Sugar Free Mother's Day Candy Bouquet


Growing up, my family enjoyed their sweets.  I don't know if it's because chocolate ran in our veins, or if we were so involved with candy and chocolate that it just was natural to enjoy eating it too.  I remember many Sunday evenings when we would enjoy ice cream and cookies together as a family treat.  Or nights playing a game of  Uno with a bowl of candy right next to the card pile.


So when my father was diagnosed with Diabetes, it was really hard on him to change his diet and eat right.  A lot of the sugar free candy available just doesn't taste the same as the regular candies and treats that he enjoyed.  It was a constant struggle to keep his numbers in line when he still had the cravings for sweets.

When Dear Hubby's mother was diagnosed with Diabetes a few years later, she had the same struggle.  It seemed to be a trade off--taste or health.  You couldn't have both.

We were so excited when we got to taste the new line of sugar free Werther's Original candies.  None of us could believe how good they tasted.  There was no after-taste to the candy as there is in so many other sugar free candies.  In fact, it was hard to tell the candies were sugar free at all.  The taste was so rich...exactly like a regular caramel.  My father and Mother in law were super excited to have found something that really satisfied their sweet tooth AND was not going to upset their numbers.

Plus, I was surprised to find Dear Hubby sneaking a few of these also.  I didn't say anything since each Werther's Original Sugar Free candy piece only has 8 calories and 3 grams of carbs.  So it won't mess with him trying to lose weight.  And with great flavors like Caramel Cinnamon and Caramel Apple, he won't feel like he's stuck with one flavor but can enjoy these and other yummy flavors.

Since we all loved these candies so much, I decided to surprise Dear Hubby's mother for Mother's Day and make her a Werther's Original Sugar Free Candy Bouquet as a gift.

I started by wrapping BBQ skewers with green floral foam and gluing the Werther's Original Sugar Free treats to the top of the skewers.  Then, I tied red ribbon in a fluffy bow to each stick.

Once that was done, I found a pretty pot and some floral leaves and "baby's breath" at my local dollar store.
Placing the leaves in the back, I spread them out in a fan and started placing the candy skewers down into a foam ball at the bottom of the pot.

Once that was all done, I filled in the spaces with the baby's breath.  Now I have a sweet Mother's Day candy bouquet that Dear Hubby's mom will be thrilled with.  I know she loves the Werther's Original Sugar Free candies and will actually be able to enjoy them despite her diabetes.

Now I have to think of a fun way to surprise my dad for Father's Day with these yummy treats.  I guess I'll have to go check out Werther's Original facebook page and see if I can find any sweet ideas.  You should check them out too.  If you know someone who has diabetes (does any of us Not?), then they will be glad you shared these sweet, satisfying, yummy candies with them.

Have you tried Werther's Original Sugar Free candies?  Did you like them as much as we did?  Let me know your thoughts and experiences for a chance at free samples and coupons!  I have a few to share with you.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
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What Does It Take to be a Good Mom?

I have a confession to make.
While I normally hate reality TV, I have this guilty obsession.  
When the store is quiet and there is no one around to see, I have been sucked into the show Wife Swap.

It's terrible, I know.  Like what I imagine a train wreck would be like...

Seriously, don't these people know the producers are going to find some family that is the polar opposite of everything that they think, feel, and believe and throw them into that household?  And yet they always seem shocked.  Shocked with how the other "half" lives.  

Because seriously, most normal families never live like any of that...


Wife Swap

Wife swap

Wife swap unschooling

I know there are pros and cons to all parenting styles and each child is different, but with the celebration of Mothers day coming, I'm asking What does it take to be a good mom?

I admit that I am a little lax when it comes to my parenting style sometimes.  I feel like I fall in the middle of most of these Extremes that I see.  Dear Hubby feels like I'm a bit of a Push Over sometimes.  My kids say I'm the best mother EVER (no, there's no bribery there..) 

And sometimes I feel like all of the above and somewhere between.

For I let my kids make messes....
I let them get away with things...
Having fun
I let my kids play....we are super silly sometimes.
But we are also serious at times.

I feel like there is a fine line between letting kids be kids and teaching them to be men and women you like and can count on.  There's a time for both.


As you think about your own mother this mother's day and your own parenting, are there things that you would do again?  Are there things you would change and try over?

The thing I like the most about Wife Swap is that in the end, most of the families learn something from each other...no matter how small it may be.  I like to think that we all have ways that we can be better and we can all learn from each other.

There is no way to be a perfect mother but a million ways to be a good one.
What do you think?
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10 Mothers Day Blossom Finds

Mother's Day is coming...and someday, so is Spring.
It's hard to say that today when we are supposed to get another couple inches of snow, but I'm trying to be optimistic and think about the pretty flowers and warmth of spring.

So my Mother's Day ideas today are based on the blossoms of Cherries and spring.  I'm dreaming of both right now and thinking of some bright, pretty colors in my home.

1. Hand Painted Glasses by HandPaintedPetals.


2. Cherry Blossom Oreos by SweetiesbyKim.



5. Hand Painted Cookie Jar by Morningglories1.

6. World's Best Pendant by LittleGemGirl.

7. Spring Cherry Blossom Cake Pops by MomsKillerCakes.


9. Japanese Cherry Blossom Pillar by KandsCandlesandMore.

10. Pink Blossom Wreath by Starlovely.

Is it warmer where you live? Have you started thinking of Mother's Day gifts? What do you plan to give?
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Music Table Cards Free Printable

I am so thrilled to announce that we picked a winner for our Party Dipper Food Warmer Giveaway!
Our winner was entry #3 from Michelle C.
I sent you an email so please contact me with your shipping address as soon as possible Michelle.

There were so many yummy sounding dips that were shared on the entries.  I think I'm going to have to go check out Pinterest and find some new recipes to try.  


But when you are sharing food at a party, one of the best ways to make it more successful, is to label your food and let people know what they are eating.  (Pretty obvious don't you think?)  But how often do we just put out a buffet (or go to a potluck) and you don't know what you are getting?  It's one of the hardest things about going to group parties.

Here are some free printable Piano Keys Music Table cards for you to use to label your food for your next Rock Band or Music themed party.  I love this style because they work well indoors or outdoors with the little pocket they have to put a rock or something inside to keep them from blowing or "walking" away.

They are super easy to put together, but you can see the directions on how to put them together with our Angry Bird table card free printable.

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10 Rocking Nail Polish Designs

So I'll never be a fashionista.  I've said that before.  But that doesn't mean I don't dream of going to a party and walking in with a rockin' outfit that stops everyone in their tracks.  (Yea, I know...big dreams.)  Since that will never happen, I will probably have a lot more luck with some rockin' nails.  Here are 10 ideas that I found that might WOW you or your party guests.


1. Music Note Nail Tutorial from Fashion Diva Design.

2. Checkered Nails from Marce7ina.



5. Sparkle Bing Nails by Katelyn.

6. Disney Princess Manicure from Maria Rogers.

7. Black, White, and Silver Nails from Salon Style Pins.

8. Converse Shoe Nails from Tiffany.

9. Heart Glitter Nails from A Nail ArtGallery.

10. Glow in the Dark Nails from Salon Style Pins.

How fun would it be to try some of these designs?  Have you ever done anything crazy with your nail polish?  What did you try and how did it turn out?  Easy enough for a novice like me?
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Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treat Music Note

Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treat Music Note
I really like to eat.
Really.

One of my favorite treats is the traditional Rice Krispie Treat.  Which is funny, because I hate marshmallow normally.  But when these are made right, they are one of my addictions.  And fortunately, I have not figured out how to make them exactly right (ie: so the marshmallow flavor doesn't take over) and they are a little too expensive for me to buy on a regular basis.


So I only get Rice Krispie treats on special occasions.
And parties are definitely a special occasion.
So I decided to make them even more special by covering them in chocolate.

And making them into bright, colorful, yummy music shapes.
What could be better?

Rice Krispie Treat Supersheet
I started with this sheet of Rice Krispies Treats Supersheet.  I am sure you could make your own, but I am a krispie treat snob and feel like when I make the treats they never turn out quite right.  So I looked at using the smaller pieces, but decided this was the way to get a bunch of treats without too much waste.

Music Note Cookie cutter rice krispie treat
I used a Music Note Cookie Cutter that is about 3 inches to cut out the krispie treats.  I didn't have a whole lot of leftovers, especially after I was done snitching, so that was a plus.

Rock Star Music Note Rice Krispie Treat
Then I put a 6 inch Lollipop Stick inside the base of each music note.  I did go up through the upper part of the note VERY CAREFULLY to help secure the treats onto the stick.

Chocolate Covered Music Note Rice Krispie Treat covered in Sprinkles
Again, being very careful, dip your music note into some melted Wilton Light Candy Cocoa Melts.  Try not to turn your music note or drag it through the chocolate or you might lose the end of the note.  (Then you might be forced to eat it--Or send it to me to sample!)

Once the treat is covered in chocolate, place it on a piece of wax or parchment paper lined cookie sheet.    Now you can add sprinkles or M&Ms or other colorful treats.  To finish them off, place it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

Rock Star Sprinkle Rice Krispie Treat Music Note
If you aren't going to serve them right away, you can wrap them in cling wrap or a bag and tie the bottom with a bow.

I can't wait to serve these...or at least get them out of my kitchen.  They are ADDICTING!

What is the cutest way you have ever made rice krispie treats for a party?
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