Kids Birthday Party Ideas » kids theme parties food

Smoothies – Tasty and Healthy for a Kid’s Birthday Party

Elsie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:23:32 +0000

Smoothies do not only look and taste delicious, but are a good way to get children to incorporate fruit into their diet. Glasses full of different kinds of smoothies will also lend colour to the party table.

When the weather is really hot, you can add a few ice cubes to the blender – [...]

Popcorn – Still a Favourite Party Snack After 5 000 Years

Elsie — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:05:47 +0000

I bought some popcorn yesterday morning while I was choosing some lovely fresh cheese buns at the local supermarket. Maybe it was the smell of the cheese buns or maybe it was the smell of the freshly popped corn that made me do it. Normally I make popcorn at home but I just had to [...]

Dried Fruit Snacks for a Kid’s Birthday Party

Elsie — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:46:56 +0000

Snacks made from dried or dehydrated fruit are a healthy alternative to candy and crisps at a kid’s birthday party. There are a huge variety of dried fruits on the market that you can buy and if you make your own dried or dehydrated fruit and food, you have the perfect ingredients to host a [...]

My favourite cake recipe for kids parties

Elsie — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:44:57 +0000

This birthday cake recipe is a firm favorite of mine. I have used this recipe to bake numerous birthday cakes for children and grown ups (even used it for very stylish anniversary cakes) throughout the years. It can be used for cupcakes as well. The finished cake freezes well.

The original recipe uses milk, but I [...]

Kids Party Ideas – Easy Fruity Yogurt Ice Lollies

Elsie — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:07:24 +0000

For your kid’s next theme party, don’t serve plain, boring ice cream. These colourful, fruity yogurt ice lollies are not only quick and easy to make but are also a healthy addition to any kid’s party.

You will need:

Fresh fruit or berries of choice Fruit or plain yogurt Empty yogurt cups wooden ice cream sticks

To make:

Cut fruit into small [...]

Potatoes – Snacks for your Kid’s Theme Party

Elsie — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:08:47 +0000

Birthday party food does not need to be elaborate, just kid friendly, and in some cases, as for toddlers, age appropriate. The theme of your party will play a role in the kinds of food you are going to serve but does not necessarily dictate it.

Kids of all ages love to [...]

Rapunzel Theme Party Food

Elsie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:58:24 +0000

The birthday cake can be in the form of a castle or ring the changes with a faux tower cake. Use a large cereal box or any other sturdy cardboard to shape a round tower. Cut out battlements and a window with a craft knife. Staple or glue the sides together. Cover with foil. Use [...]

Rapunzel Theme Party Food – Coloured and Flavoured Butters

Elsie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:56:13 +0000

Coloured butters:

Rather use butter than margarine as margarine tends to soften quickly at room temperature causing the sandwiches to look unappetizing after a few hours.

Yellow butter: Soften the butter and mix with one of the following: Yellow food colouring, finely grated cheese, hard boiled egg yolk, mashed Red butter: Tomato sauce (ketchup) or tomato paste Green butter: [...]

Rapunzel Theme Party Food – Witches’ Froth

Elsie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:53:17 +0000

Witches’ Froth

You will need: (for 4 people)

6 bananas, peeled 3 tablespoons lemon juice (this will keep the bananas from turning brown) 1¼ cup (300 ml) fruit yogurt 4 tablespoons sugar 2 egg whites 150 ml heavy cream 2 oz (50g) chocolate

Mash the bananas to a pulp with a fork, adding the lemon juice as you mash. Transfer to a large mixing [...]

Meringue Animals to Liven up a Kid’s Theme Party

Elsie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:27:31 +0000

I wanted to post a recipe again for quite some time now. When I found these cute meringue animals in the local bakery today, I knew I just had to share my meringue recipe with you.

Normally meringues are made by beating egg whites until soft peaks form and then very gradually add castor sugar to [...]