I found this great idea back at Valentine’s Day and I thought that I would make them again for Easter. I got these awesome vintage lolli molds off ebay! I am so excited to make them for Jack’s Class.
LOLLIPOPS
2 c sugar
1/2 c light corn syrup
1/2 c water
1/2 tsp candy flavoring ( I used orange for Spring!)
Bring to 260 add color remove when temp hits 290 and add flavoring.
EASTER TREE
I saw all these adorable trees and I just couldn’t bring myself to buy one. Jack & I went out in the yard and found some great sticks. I put a rubberband around them and stuffed “grass” in the pail. I had all these fun eggs I found in Tina’s attic and I think it turned out so cute! Makes a great center piece!!
BROCCOLI SALAD
We are breaking tradition this year and I am NOT cooking the big meal. I am on a DIET! My Dad invited us to join them and as a lovely Southern Girl such as myself would never show up empty handed! I am making my FAMOUS (even if only in my own mind) Broccoli Salad. The trick to MY salad is that you blanch the broccoli for 2 mins to bring out the bright green color and to lighly cook. It is still crisp just more tender.
2 heads broccoli
6 slices bacon, crisp & crumbled
1/2 c golden raisins
1/2 c toasted almonds
1 small red onion, chopped fine
1 c mayo
1/4 c honey
2 Tb vinegar
Blanch broccoli for 2-3 mins remove submerge in cold water. Once cool add red onion and raisins to broccoli. Mix dressing and pour 1/4 to 1/2 onto broccoli mix and chill. Just before serving add almonds & crumbled bacon and additional dressing (if needed). Makes a great addition to any spring or summer meal. Enjoy!
Rachael Ray 4-piece Bakeware!
Winner announced on Friday!
And check out all these great sites for Easter ideas!
I think I need to start blowing the guts out of some eggs to decorate an Easter tree next year. All of this just snuck up on me this time!
The Easter tree is adorable! and the salad looks YUMMY! I’m going to have to make that 🙂
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Love the Lollipops! So cute!
Love the Lollipops! So cute!
Adorable Lollipops. The tree looks fabulous! I am so trying this broccoli salad!
Great ideas! That broccoli salad is one of my favoirtes
Oh my goodness gracious, I am bookmarking that salad recipe because that is totally something I could make for lunch and devour!!! Thank you for this wonderful idea, and good luck with your diet!!!