BELLEWOOD ACRES IN THE FALL!

 

 Shopping Local

BelleWood Acres opened up their new store in Whatcom County last year. Although they have been a family owned orchard since 1996 they ventured out and created this fun store that not only carries their bountiful harvest of apples, but many products that are perfect for gift giving, party planning, cooking and decorating.

 

Fall Decorating

Fresh from the farm! 

Gift Giving 

Specialty butters to fancy up with great gift packaging



 

Soup Mixes

for easy entertaining

 

Now who wouldn't love to receive some delicious, crisp apples as a gift? We have used the single handled produce bag, available at Bellewood Acres free when you purchase your produce, and dressed it up with colored tissue paper, raffia ribbon and a handmade tag. Just a few simple additions and it becomes a gift!

 

 

Here is what we used:

Paper produce bag

Scarlet Red Tissue Paper - 2 sheets 20" x 30"

Matte Raffia Ribbon - red and kraft - 2 yards each color

Handmade tag

and Honey Crisp Apples.

Visit 

Visit store website for more information
http://www.bellewoodfarms.com/

 

Photo credit: Ribbons and Favors.  http://www.ribbonsandfavors.com/

INVITES, CHOCOLATE AND CAKE - Sounds Like a Party!

Shopping Local

If you live in Washington's Whatcom County (home turf for Ribbons and Favors) and are planning a small party, or large event we found a trio of gems side by side on the corner of Cornwall and Champion in Downtown Bellingham. It is always a planning bonus when you don't have to drive all over the place for every item and this little corner has three perfect businesses to help you out.

INVITES

 

Spruce Stationery and Design is the newcomer to the group. Complimenting the other two business with customized invites for your wedding, corporate event or personal celebrations. Located at 1422 Cornwall Ave in Bellingham

 

    

CHOCOLATE

Chocolate Necessities has total deliciousness for your chocolate gift favors. Their truffles and chocolates all begin with pure Belgium Callebaut chocolate. Located at 1424 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham.

 

 

   

 

CAKE

Pure Bliss Desserts with their amazing "made from scratch" baked creations. They will prepare baked goods for your sensational event or create a spectacular wedding cake for your special day. Cake sampling for your event is available by appointment.

 

   

 

 

 

Visit store websites for more information.

http://www.shopspruce.com/

http://www.chocolatenecessities.com/

http://www.pureblissdesserts.com/

 

 

Photo Credit - Ribbons and Favors http://www.ribbonsandfavors.com/

 

 

COOKIE DELIVERY!

Beautiful gifting of homemade cookies is a snap when you keep the right packaging supplies on hand. If you like to bake and take the opportunity to share your talent and delicious results with others, package your cookies in pretty boxes for the final touch. When you purchase delicious baked treats from a bakery the best bakers always package the order in a bakers box and tie it up with bakers twine, or seal the box shut with an attractive label. You put in the work of a Pastry Chef why not add pretty packaging like a pro, especially when it is so simple.

 SUPPLIES

6" x 6" x 4" Gourmet Favor Box

20" x 30" Tissue Paper

10" Gold Stretch Loop

Wax Paper

We have used a 6" x 6" x 4" Brown Ivory Stripe Favor Box, 20" x 30" sheet of Candy Dots Tissue Paper, 10" Gold Stretch Loop from Ribbons and Favors for our project. Wax paper is used for our food safe barrier and 25 homemade Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies (recipe below) fit nicely.

STEP 1

Assemble favor box, fold printed tissue paper in half so your finished folded size is 15" x 20". Tuck tissue paper into the box first, then line the bottom and sides with a piece of waxed paper.

STEP 2

Add your delicious cookies. We fit 25 into the box.

STEP 3

Tuck tissue paper across the top of the cookies. Put the assembled lid on the favor box base, then slip the 10" Stretch Loop around the box. You can add a handmade tag or adhesive label if you wish.  

BUTTERSCOTCH OATMEAL COOKIES

1 1/2 cup butter
2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
4 cups rolled oats
2 - 11 oz packages butterscotch flavored chips

In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until soft and smooth. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with mixer. If your mixer begins to stall as the batter becomes heavy, hand mix the rest of the flour. Stir in rolled oats and butterscotch chips.

Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool cookies on wire rack. Makes about 80 cookies. Ingredients can be cut in half for a smaller batch.   Enjoy ~ Sandra

Ribbons and Favors Shopping List

Brown Ivory Stripe Favor Box 6" x 6" x 4"

Gold Stretch Loops 10"

Candy Dots Tissue Paper 20" x 30"

Gold A Gift for You Round Seal 

Brown Bakers Twine