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Apple Pie Bites

Apple Pie Bites

What do a 350 degree oven, Fillo dough, a granny smith apple, and two fuji apples have in common? They come together to make a damn fine apple pie bite. These babies only have 66 calories per bite. They are perfect for a party or for snacking in front of the TV while you’re watching […]

Desserts, Holiday Recipes Apple Pie Bites

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Home

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Home

We’re right smack in the middle of fall now, and all the pumpkin-y goodness that comes with it.  The Starbucks red cups are here and so are the lines of people waiting to get their drinks. If there’s one thing I love about the Holidays, it’s waiting in line. Just kidding. I hate waiting in […]

Beverages, Holiday Recipes pumpkin spice lattes

How to Make Popcorn Balls for Halloween

How to Make Popcorn Balls for Halloween

Halloween is my favorite holiday.  There’s something about the cool air, the movies about ghosts, goblins, and witches, and the spooky music that all come together for one spectacular holiday.  The cute pumpkins and decorations add to the magic.  And let’s not forget the fun costumes!  You can dress up as anything you want to […]

Desserts, Holiday Recipes, Snacks popcorn balls

11 Healthy Superbowl Snacks for Your Party

It’s February, which means it’s time for the Superbowl!  The football!  The commercials!  The snacks! And the calories? Thankfully this Sunday celebration doesn’t have to equal an assault on your waste-line in the form of high calorie and high fat foods.  Check out these 11 awesome appetizers that are also good for you! And don’t […]

Holiday Recipes healthy superbowl snacks

Moscow Mules

With New Year’s Eve approaching, everyone is getting ready for cocktail parties.  We tend to be fans of simple cocktails.  The beauty of simple cocktails is that you can use high quality ingredients and make them right.  Moscow Mules are one of our favorite simple cocktails and they are seeing a resurgence in popularity. Believe […]

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Baked Brie Bites

It’s the holiday season once more, and the holiday season means holiday parties.  Crystal and I are fond of holiday gatherings.  We’ve hosted quite a few in our time, and we usually serve a baked brie.  Baked brie is awesome, but it isn’t the easiest thing to eat when you’re trying to socialize.  If only […]

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Smoked Paprika Roasted Almonds

It’s the Holiday season (Cue Andy Williams singing in your head), and that means it’s time for another awesome nut mix!  This mix is smoky and sweet and salty.  It’s the perfect snack to leave on your table for your party guests.  This snack does double duty, because almonds and honey are also really nutritious. […]

Appetizers, Holiday Recipes, Snacks Almonds, Paprika, Roasted Almonds, Smoked Paprika, Smoking

Caramel Apple is the Winner of Our Thanksgiving Pie Taste Test

The winner of our Thanksgiving Pie Taste Test is Caramel Apple Pecan!  Did you think it would be anything other than caramel apple?  It’s such a classic fall flavor.  Pecans add a great warmth and richness to any dish. [Tweet “The winner of our Thanksgiving Pie Taste Test is Caramel Apple Pecan! #EasyAsPie”] We got […]

Desserts, Holiday Recipes

Thanksgiving Pie Taste Test

We wanted to do something fun and different for Thanksgiving this year.  So, today we’ve made 4 mini pies, all different flavors, because we’re on the hunt for the perfect Thanksgiving Pie.  The pie that wins will sit alongside pumpkin at our table.  It’s just not Thanksgiving without Pumpkin Pie!  And who doesn’t love more […]

Desserts, Holiday Recipes

Halloween Treats to Die For

Halloween is a holiday truly beloved by all, regardless of age.  What is there not to love? The food, the costumes, the decorations, or all those combined into a great Halloween Party. No Halloween Party can be successful without a frightfully good selection of eats, drinks, and Halloween treats, so send out those invitations, these […]

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Crystal is the founder of Simply Playful Fare. She has been in the kitchen for as long as she can remember. She has a degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing. Click here to find out more.

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Crystal loves to create. She has always been passionate about cooking, baking, and eating, and food has been a huge part of her family. She learned how to cook from her Grandmother (who learned to cook from her French Grandmother) and her Mother. Writing is her other passion, after her husband of course. She has a degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing. Read More…

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