I made these adorable Candy Pretzel Flowers with my grand kids for Easter last week – we had so much fun. I wanted to share them because I think they are cute not only for Easter, but would be great for Mother’s Day, May Day, Baby Showers, or just as a great activity for upcoming family reunions.  They are super easy and you can customize your M&M colors to match any theme. (Single colors sold online or at Party City.)

All you need are some pretzel snaps (the square ones), candy melts, and M&Ms.

My granddaughters loved make them –

The Easter Bunny is sneaking up on us so fast this year.  Just one week to plan- time to get hopping!  We’ve updated our list of Easter Favorites to help make this your most egg-citing and delicious holiday ever!

Breakfast/Brunch

Pineapple Smoothie
Blueberry Agave Low-fat Smoothie
Orange Cream Smoothie
Raspberry Lemonade (if it’s nice outside)
Carrot Lemonade
Ghiradelli Caramel Hot Chocolate (if it’s snowing outside)
Easy Jelly  Donut Holes
Buttermilk Biscuits
English Muffin Toasting Bread
Jam Butter
Glazed Coconut Bread
Bunny Bread
Crepes
Dutch Baby Minis
Lemon Souffle Pancakes
Cream Cheese Pancakes
Raspberry Cream Cheese French Toast Cups with Raspberry

Dutch Baby Pancake, Dutch Puff Pancake, German Pancake, Oven Pancake- no matter what you prefer to call this pancake, it’s one of my breakfast favorites. It’s light and airy with amazing buttery-crusty edges. This is a breakfast that is easy, but always provides the wow factor.

Mix the batter in the blender and pour it into a hot pan of melted butter – it’s that easy, and that good. Usually we bake one large pancake in the oven*, but I thought these Dutch Baby Minis would be a fun idea for Easter brunch.  By dividing the batter into muffin tins

With only one week until St. Patrick’s Day – it’s time to plan for lots of fun for your lucky little leprechauns! Here’s a round up of all things green on Caramel Potatoes to bring good luck and lots of fun to your St. Patrick’s Day.

This Lucky Lunch Box Collection will be a big surprise for your kids.  Hint- be sure to slip a few magical kisses in your hubby’s pocket!

You are My Lucky Charm Snack-Bag Tags and Gift Tags make for a simple and easy way to share some fun.

Add this IRISH You a Happy St.

The taste of mint and chocolate is hard to beat {well maybe peanut butter and chocolate – both are classics}.  This Mint Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake is filled with rich chocolate flavor highlighted by a mint cream cheese filling and a creamy ganache made with fresh cream, butter, sugar and Andes Mints- Amazing.  The beautiful green center makes it a perfect treat for St. Patrick’s day, Christmas – or let’s be honest; when do you ever need an excuse for a special minty-chocolate treat.

If you are a fan of Mint and Chocolate together, be sure to check out our