Pretzel Wreath & Cranberry Bark?

dannyzmom · 11-03-2007, 03:32 PM

Hey JS!!
I am thinking -- since you are the queen of stunning displays...set up all the SA pieces you have and use those to display pre-made yummies....fingerfoods...with people coming & going I don't know that you're going to have the time needed with any one person to actually demonstrate how to make something. You may want to have out some fresh broccoli on the Cutting Board w/Measuring Cups and a Food Chopper - let people try that...a few zucchini's with the Julienne Peeler, things like that so people can try out some tools...some food in the Small BB and the Salad Chopper for people to chop the food with...etc

Christ Follower · 11-03-2007, 04:31 PM

How long does the chocolate stay "soft" in the coating trays before starting to harden?

Christ Follower · 11-03-2007, 04:32 PM

Also, I don't have the coating trays yet, do you think I can do the melted chocolate part in a SA medium square instead?

Tara1021 · 11-03-2007, 04:45 PM

I think it would work just fine. I just got the stuff to try them out. I'll be back when I'm done!

Jilleysue · 11-03-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyzmom

Hey JS!!
I am thinking -- since you are the queen of stunning displays...set up all the SA pieces you have and use those to display pre-made yummies....fingerfoods...with people coming & going I don't know that you're going to have the time needed with any one person to actually demonstrate how to make something. You may want to have out some fresh broccoli on the Cutting Board w/Measuring Cups and a Food Chopper - let people try that...a few zucchini's with the Julienne Peeler, things like that so people can try out some tools...some food in the Small BB and the Salad Chopper for people to chop the food with...etc

Yeah this is what I was thinking. I also want to do the batter bowls and some other things. Just need to figure out what. Veggies are a good idea. Anyone else got easy stuff for that many people. I mean I'll be at work and setting this stuff up after. It is a avery small microwave, so can't really do anything there...just want to make it too look nice.

Tara1021 · 11-03-2007, 05:26 PM

Here are pics of the wreaths I just made. I used 2 squares of bark for the 4 wreaths. LOVE THEM!

Christ Follower · 11-03-2007, 05:38 PM

Those look GREAT Tara!

J.Corley · 11-03-2007, 05:44 PM

Tara what are the red balls?

vwpamperedchef · 11-03-2007, 05:44 PM

MARVELOUS TARA!! I can't wait to try!! You've inspired me!! THANKS!

Tara1021 · 11-03-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Corley

Tara what are the red balls?

They were just part of the sprinkles. I bought a 4 pack of Holiday sprinkles from Kroger. Each wreath is one of the sets of sprinkles.

pamperedlinda · 11-03-2007, 06:08 PM

Hey Jilley,

This is always a hit, and oh so easy!

Caramel Apple Dip
8 ounce package of Cream Cheese (regular or light)
One 18 ounce tub of Caramel Apple Dip
2 Skor or Heath candy bars
3 Granny Smith Apples

• Soften the Cream Cheese and place it on a SA serving plate. Spread it out a little thinner into whatever shape you like.
• Top with half of the container of Caramel Apple Dip.
• Chop Candy Bars using the Food Chopper. Sprinkle over caramel.
• Cut Apples into wedges using the Crinkle Cutter and place around the dip.
• Enjoy!

Use SA for the dip. I use the small square with the dip and place it diagonally on the med sqaure and put the apples in the corners - or I use the rectangle tray and put the dip in the middle and the apples on either end.

Cut the apples with the crinkle cutter or the apple wedger. Soak them for a few mins in sprite or 7up - this will keep them from turning brown and not change the taste of the apples.

Use either one of the SA spreaders or the new bamboo knife for the apple dip.

Tara1021 · 11-03-2007, 06:36 PM

I decided to package them 2 to a package. This way, there isn't an ugly side if you put them back to back and it seems a little more substantial. I'm going to set this up at my shows this month so people can see different ways to use the coating trays. I never bread anything, so these wouldn't appeal to me, but like this...I like it!

Brandi2007 · 11-03-2007, 06:46 PM

Tara, great idea to package them up back to back!

fikibiff · 11-03-2007, 07:36 PM

I would say make some wreaths ahead of time, but have everything set out so that people can see how to make them. I'm assuming there is a microwave. You could also make the 1 minute simple additions/prep bowl cakes throughout the hour. I just did them for my daughter's birthday last night and they were great. I also but a can of frosting into the microwave for a little while so that I could drizzle it over the cakes.

pamperedlinda · 11-03-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fikibiff

............... You could also make the 1 minute simple additions/prep bowl cakes throughout the hour. ...............

great idea! Ice cream topping works great on these too. Have a buch of plastic spoons and tell everyone not to 'double dip'!

debswork · 11-03-2007, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jilleysue

I need help. Next week, I am doing an open house type thing at my work. It will be about 50-75 employees coming in and out. There isn't an oven, so I am going to show the pretzel wreaths...should I already have them made or sample how to make a few. With people coming in and out, I thought I could just have everything set up with the battle bowls set up and the pretzel wreaths...but maybe I could show how to make these items right in the beginning and then just start talking about the items after. I want to make it as easy as possible for about an hour and then take orders. Thoughts?

Even a quicker apple dip.

Use our carmel sprinkles 2 tblsp with 1 pkg of cream cheese and spread on square plate and drizzle chocolate zig zag on top.

looks wonderful and elegant and very very simple and yummy.

Jilleysue · 11-05-2007, 03:07 PM

great ideas ladies. I am gona practice this week on stuff. I love the apple dip. I want to just have little things for people to much on. Think it is much more fun. I have a microwave real close to me, so I can keep showing the wreaths...I think that will work

PamperedinAvon · 11-08-2007, 04:57 PM

Can the cranberry bark be made without the rectangular stone? I only have a small bar ban, large bar pan, and large round stone w/ handles (the latter two will not fit in my freezer). Any suggestions? TIA =)

PamperedinAvon · 11-09-2007, 08:22 AM

Anyone? =)

ChefBeckyD · 11-09-2007, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PamperedinAvon

Anyone? =)

I would think any stone that would fit in your freezer to get cold would work just fine.
Or if you have the rectangle chillzanne server - that would work too.

11-03-2007, 06:36 PM	#32
Tara1021 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 617 Best Show: 1354 Experience: 1+ # of Shows:	I"m at it again! I decided to package them 2 to a package. This way, there isn't an ugly side if you put them back to back and it seems a little more substantial. I'm going to set this up at my shows this month so people can see different ways to use the coating trays. I never bread anything, so these wouldn't appeal to me, but like this...I like it! Last edited by Tara1021; 11-03-2007 at 06:38 PM..

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11-03-2007, 03:32 PM	#21
dannyzmom Location: Shivering at the bottom of Lake Superior Posts: 9,033 Best Show: 3649 Experience: 6 # of Shows: 430 My Mood:	Hey JS!! I am thinking -- since you are the queen of stunning displays...set up all the SA pieces you have and use those to display pre-made yummies....fingerfoods...with people coming & going I don't know that you're going to have the time needed with any one person to actually demonstrate how to make something. You may want to have out some fresh broccoli on the Cutting Board w/Measuring Cups and a Food Chopper - let people try that...a few zucchini's with the Julienne Peeler, things like that so people can try out some tools...some food in the Small BB and the Salad Chopper for people to chop the food with...etc

11-03-2007, 04:31 PM	#22
Christ Follower Location: Beautiful California Posts: 4,974 Best Show: 1506.4 Experience: 3+ # of Shows: 211 My Mood:	How long does the chocolate stay "soft" in the coating trays before starting to harden?

11-03-2007, 04:32 PM	#23
Christ Follower Location: Beautiful California Posts: 4,974 Best Show: 1506.4 Experience: 3+ # of Shows: 211 My Mood:	Also, I don't have the coating trays yet, do you think I can do the melted chocolate part in a SA medium square instead?

11-03-2007, 04:45 PM	#24
Tara1021 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 617 Best Show: 1354 Experience: 1+ # of Shows:	I think it would work just fine. I just got the stuff to try them out. I'll be back when I'm done!

11-03-2007, 05:26 PM	#26
Tara1021 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 617 Best Show: 1354 Experience: 1+ # of Shows:	Here are pics of the wreaths I just made. I used 2 squares of bark for the 4 wreaths. LOVE THEM!

11-03-2007, 05:38 PM	#27
Christ Follower Location: Beautiful California Posts: 4,974 Best Show: 1506.4 Experience: 3+ # of Shows: 211 My Mood:	Those look GREAT Tara!

11-03-2007, 05:44 PM	#28
J.Corley Location: Corinth. MS Posts: 273 Best Show: $1200 Experience: 4 # of Shows:	Tara what are the red balls?

11-03-2007, 05:44 PM	#29
vwpamperedchef Location: Near the beach Posts: 3,338 Best Show: $1300 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 76 My Mood:	MARVELOUS TARA!! I can't wait to try!! You've inspired me!! THANKS!

11-03-2007, 06:08 PM	#31
pamperedlinda Location: Georgia Posts: 9,715 Best Show: 2258 Experience: 4+ # of Shows: 241 My Mood:	Hey Jilley, This is always a hit, and oh so easy! Caramel Apple Dip 8 ounce package of Cream Cheese (regular or light) One 18 ounce tub of Caramel Apple Dip 2 Skor or Heath candy bars 3 Granny Smith Apples • Soften the Cream Cheese and place it on a SA serving plate. Spread it out a little thinner into whatever shape you like. • Top with half of the container of Caramel Apple Dip. • Chop Candy Bars using the Food Chopper. Sprinkle over caramel. • Cut Apples into wedges using the Crinkle Cutter and place around the dip. • Enjoy! Use SA for the dip. I use the small square with the dip and place it diagonally on the med sqaure and put the apples in the corners - or I use the rectangle tray and put the dip in the middle and the apples on either end. Cut the apples with the crinkle cutter or the apple wedger. Soak them for a few mins in sprite or 7up - this will keep them from turning brown and not change the taste of the apples. Use either one of the SA spreaders or the new bamboo knife for the apple dip.

11-03-2007, 06:46 PM	#33
Brandi2007 Location: Maine Posts: 592 Best Show: 1542 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 130 My Mood:	Tara, great idea to package them up back to back!

11-03-2007, 07:36 PM	#34
fikibiff Location: Belgium, Wi Posts: 368 Best Show: 1300 Experience: 1 # of Shows: 29	I would say make some wreaths ahead of time, but have everything set out so that people can see how to make them. I'm assuming there is a microwave. You could also make the 1 minute simple additions/prep bowl cakes throughout the hour. I just did them for my daughter's birthday last night and they were great. I also but a can of frosting into the microwave for a little while so that I could drizzle it over the cakes.

11-05-2007, 03:07 PM	#37
Jilleysue Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,513 Best Show: 1380 Experience: <1 # of Shows: My Mood:	great ideas ladies. I am gona practice this week on stuff. I love the apple dip. I want to just have little things for people to much on. Think it is much more fun. I have a microwave real close to me, so I can keep showing the wreaths...I think that will work

11-08-2007, 04:57 PM	#38
PamperedinAvon Posts: 37 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows:	Can the cranberry bark be made without the rectangular stone? I only have a small bar ban, large bar pan, and large round stone w/ handles (the latter two will not fit in my freezer). Any suggestions? TIA =)

11-09-2007, 08:22 AM	#39
PamperedinAvon Posts: 37 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows:	Anyone? =)