For the longest time, making food art was my meditative practice. It was my medium for getting in the zone, expressing my creativity, and focus on my breathing. I mean, putting every chocolate sprinkle in place for the kiwi cacti in these Cupcake Terrariums takes time, precision, and care. You HAVE to focus and go…
Earth Day
Toilet Roll Binoculars
These were super fun to make with my kiddo! We talked about all the cool things we’d be able to see up close as we taped up our Toilet Roll Binoculars and prepared for our walk (it has been WEEKS since we’ve been out!). We of course printed out our Nature Walk Bingo sheets, and…
Cactus Hummus Dip
Here at Fork and Beans, we are standing behind our friends at Sabra to celebrate #nationalhummusday on May 13th, and what better way to thank this snacking staple than with your very own Cactus Hummus Dip?! You are going to LOVE the idea of eating edible cacti, so much so that this appetizer will actually…
DIY Edible Terrariums
These gluten and dairy free DIY Edible Terrariums are seriously Mother Nature’s way of including those of us with brown thumbs out there. You know who you are. I’m looking right at you. Okay, I should be looking at myself, really. I try so hard to grow stuff but I really do have a brown-ish…
Plant A Tree Cupcakes
I think these Plant A Tree Cupcakes cover your bases for a fun, gluten free Earth Day celebration next week. And if you aren’t satisfied enough with this idea, rest that weary little head of yours because these will knock your socks off for sure. Or what about these? And if those don’t do it…
Pretzel Butterflies
Celebrate spring by turning your favorite gluten free pretzels into these sprinkle and candy-filled edible Pretzel Butterflies! I’m comforted by all things that flutter, whether it is a hummingbird (or any bird for that matter) or butterflies. It’s funny how when someone you dearly love passes away, you tend to associate their spirit with a…
Succulent Cupcakes
Plant your very own cactus this Earth Day with these adorable and eco-friendly gluten free Succulent Cupcakes! Since my wedding back in September, I’ve been in love with the succulent and cactus species. Like, “crazy lady” in love. You know the kind; the one who stops to oooooo and aaaaahhh at each plant in the store;…