Heres a typical Thanksgiving dinner at the Perkins household.
Each of the siblings is asked to bring something. The sister who doesnt cook is asked to bring snacks. We all gather in another sisters garden with bowls of chips, nuts and pretzels all within easy reaching distance. By the time dinner is ready, were already full. But then we look at the feast laid out before us and, miraculously, or out of guilt we find a renewed sense of appetite that includes room for two helpings of dessert.
Hence my attraction to Edible Arrangements. Its table centrepieces not only make a wonderful hostess gift, but they also provide the option of a healthy alternative to just a bite of pumpkin pie, ice cream and my mothers double chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
The Vancouver store on Arbutus is owned by Leane Ma. I think of myself as fairly artistic and good with crafts, she says. Although the fruit arrangements require a lot of work, it gives me a great sense of accomplishment in creating beautiful arrangements that will wow people.
Theres a new cupcake line cupcake-shaped pineapples dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with confetti in a cupcake container as well as some ideas that are perfect for the Thanksgiving harvest table.
To win this edible bouquet, which includes dipped strawberries and pineapple in a pumpkin keepsake, go to the contest page at WEVancouver.com.
