Pinterest Challenge: Week # 1

Well the DIY Pinterest Challenge has begun.  We had a great first week with many new projects attempted and most of them successful.  My first project however - FAILED.  I started off the challenge with the homemade fruit snacks.  I had wondered if Braden would even attempt to eat them, because of the texture, but decided to give it a  try anyway.  

The original recipe that I had planned to use was not working the day I needed it:

http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-healthy-fruit-snacks/

So, I went with this one instead:

http://easy-homesteading.blogspot.ca/2013/02/homemade-gummie-bear-recipe.html

I used blueberries, orange juice and honey as the sweetener.  I also was one packet of gelatin short.  In the end the taste was not very good and I think that the texture was effected by the lack of gelatin.  Braden wouldn't even put it in his mouth.  But, even if they did taste good - it was more work than I wanted, so I don't think I would have made them again.  

Here is my final product (I even used little animal cookie cutters):

Here are some successful projects from the week: 

Chocolate Glazed Donuts - (more cake like): http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2013/04/01/glazed-chocolate-donuts/

Healthy Turkey Chili: 

http://www.theyummylife.com/Turkey_chili

Taco Ring: 

http://shabbybrocante.blogspot.com/2012/01/taco-ring-thats-whats-for-dinner.html?m=1

Chocolate Truffles: 

http://pinterest.com/pin/475481673128663986/

Orange Juice Chicken:

http://indianriverjuice.com/2013/03/08/easy-and-delicious-orange-juice-chicken-recipe/

Baked Spaghetti Squash: 

http://www.steamykitchen.com/11285-baked-spaghetti-squash-with-garlic-and-butter.html

Great first week of Pinterest projects and I am looking forward to new projects!!!