My biggest issue with Pinterest is that it proves the saying, "There is nothing new under the sun." When struck with the "best idea in the whole wide world," I have been known to check Pinterest to make sure that mine is a wholly original one. Inevitably, I learn that the pancake layer-cake has been done far earlier and far better than I could ever do. After so many Pinterest-induced disappointments, I abandoned this practice - much like I had abandoned so many of my "original" ideas. Just because somebody somewhere else in the world had come up with the same brilliant idea didn't mean that I hadn't experienced my own brush with brilliance, right? Two bolts of lightning can strike distant points on a map without diminishing the electrifying brilliance of each other, am I right?
It is always a challenge at holiday time to come up with something to take to the never-ending series of potlucks. On a side note: the occasional potluck can be a real kick but what ever happened to throwing a party and just allowing your guests to be guests? Call me old-fashioned, but sometimes I want to just show up at a party without having to bring the entire party with me (hostess gift, hors d'oeuvres, white elephant gift, ornament for the ornament exchange, two-dozen cookies, and ugly Christmas sweater). In many ways, I am such a control freak that the thought of someone bringing something unexpected to a party I had so carefully planned would be enough to send me into a tailspin. Like I said, my issues extend far beyond Pinterest and potlucks!
Charged with bringing "something to share" to a holiday party this year, I knew I needed a dish that would be easy, that would travel well, and that would bring a spark of seasonal drama to the heavy-laden buffet table. I needed to make something that would snap, crackle, and - dare I say it - pop! With Rice Krispies at the ready and a pantry full of staples like mini-marshmallows and green food coloring, I started farming my very own Rice Krisp-mas Tree!
I almost forgot the topper, a Krisp-mas star! |
Although, the real star of this show is probably the chenille-stem, spun head snowman and his cheery, cherry-red top hat! |
Just like a real one, even the most perfect tree on the lot needs a bit of trimming after it survives the ride home on the roof of the car. After trimming the excess away from the graduated layers, notching out the branches, and several rounds of sampling , there were still more than a few scraps.
Ignoring the admonition to not play with my food, some of the scraps turned into the perfect pretzel-shaped Krisp-mas mask for Santa! |
Even if there are already 1,000 similar examples, there will be room for one more Rice Krisp-mas Tree on Pinterest by the time this post is published! Hopefully it will have everyone singing, "O Krisp-mas Tree."
"O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)" - Vince Guaraldi Trio
Be sure to check out Mr. Tiny's Pinterest page for other Kitsch-en Kounter ideas and to feel good about how superior your pinning is! What are you taking to your holiday potlucks this year?
Cheers!
Mr. Tiny
Well I had never seen one of those before -- I LOVE your Rice Krispies Christmas tree! (And I'm also a big fan of your Pinterest boards -- it's not the material per se, it's how it's curated.)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter!!! My fan-dom goes double for you!
DeleteI love it! Ive never seen one before and even if there are dozen Im sure yours is best. Your rendition brings out all the kitschy brilliance
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Thank you so much! It was pretty tasty too!
DeleteI too am confused by Pinterest - then I went ahead and pinned your Chrispmas tree.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!! Pinterest is a funny place; I honestly wonder how often people actually refer back to the things they've pinned. In any event, it's a good resource for funny pictures and Rice Krispie recipes! Thanks, again!
Deletebeautiful! i would love to see something so creative at a holiday party. i feel like every time i go to one, i spend a lot of time making something cool then everyone else shows up with chips or a little caesar's pizza.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rae!!! Although with some of my kitsch-en disasters, I think people would be grateful to have a "hot-n-ready" at the ready at all times. Hahahahaha!!!!
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