It’s been another delicious and fun filled year!

 I am excited to share my Top 10 Favorite Posts from 2023 today!

These are my most viewed, new in 2023, posts from all of last year on my blog.

Thanks so much for reading my blog and cooking and sharing my recipes and crafts. It means the world to me.

Scroll down to see the posts- you’ll never believe what #1 was! Hint: 2023 was all about BARBIE!

10. April Fool’s Day Breakfast Egg Prank- 2 Ways!

How fun is this April Fool’s Day breakfast egg prank?!

My kids love all the silly tricks we do on April 1st so this year I thought of a new one to really fool them.

I served “sunny side up eggs” for breakfast, two different ways!

9. 65+ St Patrick’s Day Desserts For Kids

Looking for a fun, kid friendly dessert to make to celebrate St Patrick’s Day?

This festive roundup features over 65 themed St Patrick’s Day desserts for kids to enjoy all month long!

8. Elf on the Shelf : The Ultimate List of Creative Ideas

If you and your elf are looking for some elf approved suggestions for holiday fun check out this Ultimate List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas roundup!

You’re sure to find some new tricks (and treats) for hilarious elf shenanigans this holiday season!

7. 130+ Snow Day Comfort Food Recipes To Warm You Up!

Today I’m sharing over 100 of my favorite comfort food recipes perfect for warming you up on cold and dreary snow days! I’ve included all the soups and casseroles we love and also delicious drinks and decadent desserts you will enjoy on even the coldest of winter nights!

6. 40+ Spooky Halloween Dinner Ideas

Today I have put together over 40 Spooky Halloween Dinner Ideas for you to cook up this month for your little (and big) monsters to enjoy!

Enjoy these spooktacular delicious family dinners all season long!

5. Holiday Fun Printable – Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

One of our favorite holiday family traditions is driving around to look at Christmas lights in our area. I made it even more fun by creating this printable scavenger hunt for my kids to check off different lights and decorations we see! This new version is updated for 2023!

4. Barbie Pink High Heel Cupcakes

Absolutely adorable and oh so chic, these pink high heel cupcakes are inspired by the new Barbie movie!

Make a batch and serve as a fun treat for movie night!

3. 45+ End of School Year DIY Gifts for Teachers and Classmates

It’s the end of the school year and summer is almost here! Do you need new ideas for school themed gifts to give?

This roundup features over 45 creative DIY Gifts for Teachers and Classmates for you and your kids to make at home.

2. End of School Year Pop Rocks Gift Tags

The end of the school year is here and we’re making our annual gifts for classmates and friends. This year we have a fun and super easy gift idea: Pop Rocks! I’ve included two printable gift tags to simply cut out and tape onto individual treats. Easy peasy and you’ve got a fun themed gift kids will love!

1. 85+ Barbie Pink Drinks and Desserts

Come on Barbie, let’s go party! We are all about pink, girl power, and all things Barbie this summer! We celebrated by making fun Barbie drinks and treats all month long in honor of the new movie. Check out this colorful girl power inspired roundup featuring over 85 Barbie Pink Drinks and Desserts to make and enjoy!

and #1 recipe on the blog in 2023  from any year is:

Poor Man’s Lobster

Believe it or not this butter baked cod really does taste like lobster! Even if you are not a fan of fish, give this easy recipe a try and I promise you will think you are eating a fancy broiled lobster tail instead of an affordable -and kid friendly- filet of fish!

Thanks again to YOU for reading, sharing, and supporting my blog.

I can’t wait to share many more tasty and fun creations with y’all in 2024!

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I’m super excited to share this one of a kind gift idea and beautiful way to display your family recipes.

I have teamed up with The Hungry Printer on Etsy to create this custom illustrated recipe book and I cannot wait to gift it to my family for Christmas!

Check out the gorgeous illustrations of my family recipes below and be sure to visit Christine at The Hungry Printer on Etsy to order your own illustrated prints.

The Hungry Printer offers two varieties of illustrated recipes in digital prints in her Etsy shop. I used both in my printed book.

Style 1: https://thehungryprinter.etsy.com/listing/1516502990/custom-illustrated-recipe-custom-recipe 

Style 2: https://thehungryprinter.etsy.com/listing/1608435052/custom-illustrated-recipe-custom-recipe

My Mama’s pasta recipe is a family favorite and perfect for this gift. I love how beautiful it is on it’s own or in a book!

My viral ham recipe is #1 on my blog and the most requested holiday recipe by my kids! 

Quiche Lorraine is our Christmas morning tradition. The ultimate brunch meal that always makes me happy!

I chose to have my book bound and printed at Staples. I used high quality glossy cardstock and added a cover. 

I also had single prints done on photo paper from Walgreens as a framed gift for friends. 

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Looking for fun ideas for a Christmas or Grinch themed party?

Check out this roundup of over 90 Grinch themed recipes and crafts that even the grumpiest Grinch will enjoy!

Scroll down to check out recipes and crafts from my blog and my fellow bloggers and be sure to comment below with your favorites.

Recipes:

1. Grumpy Grinch Punch – For the Love of Food

2. Grinch White Chocolate Mint Fudge – Sweet Recipeas

3. Grinch Cookies with Fur Frosting – Finding Zest

4. Kid-Approved Christmas Grinch Punch – Raising Whasians

5. Grinch Rice Krispie Treat Pops – Our Wabisabi Life

6. Grinch Crinkle Cookies – Mommy Musings

7. Easy Grinch – 3 Boys and a Dog

8. Grinch-Style Pistachio Meltaway Cookies – Sizzling Eats

9. Grinch Shaped Cookies – Everyday Best

10. Crockpot Candy Grinch Cookies – Coupon Cravings

11. No-Bake Grinch Cookies – Coffee with Us 3

12. Easy Grinch Inspired Spinach Pesto Pasta – Tales of a Tired Mom

13. Grinch Twinkies – The Tiptoe Fairy

14. Grinched Eggs – For the Love of Food

15. Grinch Cookie Dough Bites in Crinkle Cookie Cups – Nerdy Mamma

16. Grinch Snowball Cookies – The Soccer Mom Blog

17. Disturbingly Charming Grinch Cookies for Christmas – Redhead Baby Mama

18. Mr. Grinch Green Hot Chocolate – The Parent Spot

19. Lemon Lime Grinch Cocktail – The Toasty Kitchen

20. Grinch Cocktail – Our Wasabi Life

21. Grinch Peanut Butter Snack Mix – Really Are You Serious

22. Grinch Punch – Eating on a Dime

23. Red & Green Grinch Christmas Cookies – Mommyhood Life

24. Grinch Christmas Jello Shots – The Soccer Mom Blog

25. Grinch Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies – 3 Boys and a Dog

26. Minty Grinch Dip – Who Needs a Cape

27. Grinch Donuts – For the Love of Food

28. Grinch Jello Snack Cups – Wondermom Wannabe

29. Grinch Brownies – The Monday Box

30. Grinch Fudge Topped Brownies – Big Bear’s Wife

31. Non-Alcoholic Christmas Grinch Punch – Crayons and Cravings

32. Grinch Fruit Kabobs – When is Dinner

33. Grinch Heart Sandwich Cookies – Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

34. Grinch Matcha Smoothie – Natalie’s Health

35. Grinch Holiday Snack Mix – For the Love of Food

36. Grinch Sugar Cookie Bars – Nerdy Mamma

37. Mint Grinch Cookies – Consumer Queen

38. Grinch Snow Cones – Mom Always Finds Out

39. Heart Shaped Grinch Rice Krispie Treats – Ruffles and Rainboots

40. Grinch Celery Snacks – The Inspiration Edit

41. Grinch Buttermint Cupcakes – Sweet Recipeas

42. Grinch Cinnamon Rolls – This Ole Mom

43. Grinch Sugar Cookies – Mommy Made That

44. Decorated Grinch Cookies – The Monday Box

45. Grinch Jello Parfait – For the Love of Food

46. Grinch Pretzel Snacks – Wondermom Wannabe

47. Grinch Popcorn Mix – Recipes from a Pantry

48. Grinch Sugar Cookie Bars – Wine and Glue

49. Grinch Christmas Cake Balls – Natural Beach Living

50. Grinch Hot Vanilla Milk – Two Sisters Crafting

51. Grinch Marshmallow Pops – The Decorated Cookie

52. Green Grinch Hot Chocolate –  For the Love of Food

53. Paleo Grinch Cookies – Unbound Wellness

54. Realistic Looking Grinch Guacamole Dip – Kudos Kitchen by Renee

55. Slice ‘N’ Bake Grinch Cookies – Big Bear’s Wife

56. Mint Chocolate Chip Grinch Cookies – Operation 40K

57. Grinch Nutter Butters – Nerdy Mamma

Crafts:

1. Grinch Handprint Christmas Stockings – For the Love of Food 

2. Grinch Christmas Bath Salts – Ruffles and Rainboots

3. Grinch Christmas Slime – The Best Ideas for Kids

4. Grinch Inspired Stocking Wall Hanger – Michelle J Designs

5. Grinch Bath Bombs with Homemade Soap Hearts – Steam Powered Family

6. Paper Plate Grinch Craft – Simple Everyday Mom

7. Easy DIY Grinch Ornament – Mommy Made That

8. Grinch Pills Treat Bag with Printable Bag Topper – Long Wait for Isabella

9. How to Grow the Grinch’s Heart with a Chemical Reaction STEM Activity – Team Cartwright

10. Toilet Paper Roll Grinch Craft – Simple Everyday Mom

11. Free Grinch SVG Files – Ruffles and Rainboots

12. Grinch’s Heart Craft – Non-Toy Gifts

13. Grinch Playdough – Natural Beach Living

14. DIY Grinch Ornament Set – Ruffles and Rainboots

15. Grinch Movie Night Set-Up – Aileen Cooks

16. Grinch Handprint Craft – Simple Everyday Mom

17. Cindy Lou Who Hair Tutorial – Super Coupon Lady

18. Grinch Fingerprint Decorated Ornaments – For the Love of Food

19. Handprint Grinch Card – Non-Toy Gifts

20. DIY Grinch Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree – Mommy Made That

21. The Grinch Printable Popcorn Boxes – Ruffles and Rainboots

22. Paper Plate Grinch’s Heart Craft – Non-Toy Gifts

23. DIY Candy Filled Grinch Ornament – Jolynne Shane

24. DIY Grinch Hand Print Ornament – Midget Momma

25. Grinch Themed Day – Our Surprise Dates

26. Upcycled Grinch Vase – This Mama Loves

27. Grinch Dust Recipe and Printable Tags – For the Love of Food

28. Grinch’s Heart Christmas Ornament – Coffee Cups and Crayons

29. The Grinch Clip Art Set – Party with Unicorns

30. Glitter Grinch Slime – My Joyfilled Life

31. Grinch Inspired Glasses – Michelle J Designs

32. DIY Grinch Christmas Bath Bombs – Lydi Out Loud

33. Easy, DIY Grinch Decoration Made with Dollar Store Supplies – Leap of Faith Crafting

34. Countdown to Christmas Grinch Printable – Three Little Ferns

35. Funny DIY Grinch Sign Decoration – Michelle J Designs

36. Popsicle Stick Grinch Craft – Today’s Creative Ideas

37. DIY Grinch Inspired Wreath – Ann’s Entitled Life

Also check out my Christmas Grinch Gift Guide for 2021!

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1.    Gingerbread Reindeer Cake Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

   2. Santa’s Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies – Delicious Table 

3. Caramel Candy Bar Cookies – Eat Move Make

4. Magic Cookie Bars – Daily Dose of Design

 5. Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies – Dinner at the Zoo

6. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

7. Hershey’s Secret Kisses Cookies – Cakes Cottage 

8. Sugar Cookie Pudding Cups – Crayons and Cravings 

9. Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies – Weary Chef

 10. Peppermint Stuffed Chocolate Cookies – Spaceships and Laser Beams 

11. Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

12. Shortbread Cookie Bites – Wanna Bite

13. Peppermint Brownie Cookies – Scrappy Geek

 14. Christmas M&M Cookies – Stockpiling Moms

 15. Sparkly Chocolate Fudge Cookies – Kenarry
16. Christmas Tree Brownie Pops – Five Heart Home 

17. Peppermint Bark Cookies – Dinner at the Zoo

18. Reeses Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pudding Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

19. Grinch Christmas Cookies – My Frugal Adventures

 20. Christmas Thumbprint Cookies – Clever Pink Pirate

21. Lays Chicken & Waffles Chocolate Chip Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

22. 3D Sugar Cookie Christmas Trees – Scrappy Geek

 23. Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies – Cheap Cheap Eats

 24. Chocolate Reindeer Cookies – Fireflies and Mud Pies

25. Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog 

26. Cinnamon Bun Cookies – Wanna Come With

 27. Christmas Cornmeal Cookies – A Family Feast

28. Homemade Christmas Gingerbread Cookies – Natural Beach Living 

29. Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies – For the Love of Food

30. Stained Glass Cookies – Dinner at the Zoo 

31. Glittery Fun Christmas Cookies – Merry About Town

 32. Christmas Tree Cookies – A Helicopter Mom 

33. Chocolate Chip Hot Chocolate Cookies – Weary Chef 

34. Old Fashioned Tea Cake Christmas Cookies – Intelligent Domestications

35. Cranberry Sauce Sandwich Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

36. Cherry Almond Christmas Cookies – All She Cooks

 37. Christmas Crunchies – A Family Feast 

38. Snowman Oreo Cookies – Thrifty Northwest Mom

39. Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

40. Layered Chocolate Peppermint Cookies – Simple Sweet Recipes

41. Sprinkled Spiral Christmas Cookies – Mom Spotted

42. No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies – Living Sweet Moments

43. Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies – Baking Beauty

44. Pasta Frolla Christmas Jam Cookies – A Family Feast

45. Ooey Gooey Hot Chocolate Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

46. Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups – Princess Pinky Girl

 47. Candy Cane Cake Pops – Wanna Bite

48. No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies – Living Sweet Moments

49. Reindeer Poop Cookies – Life is Sweeter by Design

50. Super Soft Sugar Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

51. Christmas Chocolate Kiss Cookies – The Kitchen is my Playground 

52. Oreo Santa Mittens Cookies – Southern Family Fun 

53. Double Chocolate Blossom Cookies – Ann’s Entitled Life 

54. Peppermint Patty Cookies – For the Love of Food 

55. Chocolate Peppermint Cookies – Scrappy Geek

56. Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossoms – See Mom Click

57.  Nutella Brownie Batter Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

58. Holiday Ranger Cookies – Sparkle Living Blog

59. Pretzel No Bake Cookies – Eating on a Dime

60. Chocolate Crinkle Christmas Cookies – Turning the Clock Back

 61. Easy Peppermint Christmas Cookies – A Helicopter Mom 

 62. Egg Nog Sugar Cookie Wreath – For the Love of Food

63. Soft Buttermilk Christmas Sugar Cookies – Tastes of Lizzy T 

64. Candy Cane Hershey Kiss Cookies – Crayons and Cravings

65. Cookie Gobs – Third Stop on the Right 

66. Confetti Filled Sugar Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

67. No Bake Oatmeal Cookies – Scrappy Geek

68. Holy Cannoli Christmas Cookies – Snappy Gourmet

69. Plum Linzer Cookies – Cookie Named Desire

70. Swirled Pink Lemonade Cake Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog 

71. Peanut Butter Lumps of Coal Cookies – Ann’s Entitled Life

72. Cherry Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies – A Worthey Read

 73. Snowflake Christmas Cookies – A Helicopter Mom

74. Peppermint Patties – Dinner at the Zoo

75. Italian Rainbow Cookies – A Bride on a Budget 

76. Shortbread Smoochies Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog 

77. Cherry Almond Cookies – The Kitchen is my Playground 

78. Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies – Eating on a Dime

79. Raspberry Jelly Thumbprint Cookies – See Mom Click

80. Christmas Cowboy Cookies – Stockpiling Moms  

81. No Bake Haystack Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog 

82. Pfeffernusse Cookies – Clever Pink Pirate

 83. Christmas M&M Cake Mix Cookies – Cincy Shopper

84. Gingerbread Man Cookies – Cincy Shopper 

85. Grandma’s Sand Tart Cookies – Mid Life Healthy Living 

86. The Ultimate Candy Cane Christmas Cookie – The Bewitchin’ Kitchen 

87. Peanut Butter Cup Cookies – Penny Pincher Jenny

 88. Easy Cereal Holly Cookies – Mission to Save

 89. Strawberry Pinch Cookies – Eating on a Dime 

90. Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies – Mom Endeavors

91. Double Chocolate Buckeye Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog 

92. Christmas Sugar Cookie Puppy Chow – Lady Behind the Curtain

93. Snowball Kisses Cookies – Mommy Enterprises

94. Candy Dream Christmas Cookies – Spaceships and Laser Beams 

95. Chocolate Butterscotch Haystack Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog 

96. Hot Chocolate & Marshmallow Cookies – Ann’s Entitled Life 

97. Easy Red Velvet Cookies – Eating on a Dime 

98. Chocolate Italian Meatball Cookies – Happy Deal Happy Day

99. Christmas Sugar Cookie Blossoms – Princess Pinky Girl

100. Salted Caramel Cookies – Dancing Through the Rain 

101. Caramel Apple Cookies – For the Love of Food Blog

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Well, 2012 has gone by much too fast, but I am beyond excited for 2013! So many exciting things happened to me this year including getting married, moving to Louisiana, and having a baby!  

 

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https://www.4theloveoffoodblog.com/2012/10/salmon-and-rice-gratin.html

https://www.4theloveoffoodblog.com/2012/11/candy-corn-bark-and-nurses-thank-you.html

https://www.4theloveoffoodblog.com/2012/08/coconut-white-chocolate-oreo-cookie.html

https://www.4theloveoffoodblog.com/2012/10/gender-reveal-party-with-baked.html

https://www.4theloveoffoodblog.com/2012/08/my-famous-parmesan-creamed-spinachfor.html

https://www.4theloveoffoodblog.com/2012/09/copelands-chop-salad.html

 And my #1 most viewed recipe of 2012 was…..

https://www.4theloveoffoodblog.com/2012/09/engagement-dinner-olive-gardens-zuppa.html

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