cooking classes at orson gygi …

November 9, 2012

Happy Friday!

I just wanted to let you know that I still have some spots available in my French Cuisine Cooking Class at Orson Gygi in SLC this coming Tuesday, November 27th at 6 p.m.   Go here to sign up quick!

If you can’t make it to that class, I will also be teaching again on the 8th of December at 2 p.m.
All of my winter favorites!

Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts
Winter Salad with Butternut Squash and Pomegranate
Italian Sausage Puff Pastries
Cranberry Pecan Honey Butter
Butternut Squash Soup
I hope to meet you at one of these classes!  They are only $55, and it includes hands on cooking, and eating all the food, as well as a recipe packet, and apron! 
Go here to sign up!
{all photos by me, Caroline Drake}

french inspired party: favors …

So, I’m back sharing a few more details from Norah’s French inspired third birthday party.

Today, I am going to share the party favors with you!

We gave each of our guests a wooden berry basket full of some of our favorite French goodies, and items that match the party decor and colors!

Each basket was filled with: (Click on items for source)

Wooden Berry Basket
Wooden Excelsoir
C. Howard’s Lemon Mints
Dove and Hersheys Chocolates- Walmart
Lindt Chocolates- Walmart
Bonne Maman French Honey
Cotton Muslin Bags With Dried Lavendar
Milka Chocolates- Walmart
Small Toblerones- Walmart
Eiffel Tower Chocolates, made using melted chocolates,  an eiffel tower mold from Orson Gygi

It is a lot of fun for me to put together these party favors!  It is always fun to go around and see what I can find that fits into the party theme with colors and such!

I think it was the perfect way to say “Merci!”

To see more pictures of Norah’s French inspired party, see here!

{All photos by me, Caroline Armelle Drake}

DIY “Turkey” snack …

November 8, 2012

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and during snack time the other day, I decided to surprise my kiddos with a “turkey” for a snack.  They loved it, and thought it was so fun to “eat” the turkey!

It only takes a few ingredients to put together a “turkey” snack, and the impact on your kids will be huge!  It is a good reminder that kids really don’t need a lot to make them happy.  Maybe a little effort and imagination, and snack time can be a magical time!
Be sure to head on over to my full step by step tutorial on how to make these little turkey’s over on the HelloBee blog!
{all photos by me, Caroline Armelle Drake}
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