Food Puzzles to Inspire Your Holiday Cooking Recipes

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I think it beats out all the others by a longshot, and this is probably because of my love for a good meal. And while I’m a sucker for the traditional turkey-and-potato meal, when I looked up alternative menu items for the holidays, it got me thinking that there’s always room for another platter on the table! We’ve got some great Food Jigsaw Puzzles – so even if you don’t have room for another dish in your tummy – put one of these puzzles out on side table and the whole family can enjoy it without impacting the waistline!

Piatnik Puzzle - Pasta Food Puzzle

Pasta by Platnik. $16.99. 1000 Pieces. Finished size: 26.5″ x 17.4″.

Thanksgiving isn’t really thought of as a “noodle” holiday, what with all that turkey and potatoes and yams and stuffing going on. But if you’ve got a bunch of leftover turkey, or if you want to do something different, why not use it to make some new recipes—like creamy turkey with noodles? Mmm!

Jigsaw Puzzle

Baseball and Apple Pie by Peaceful Wooden Puzzles. Starting from $46.99, these are quality custom made with your choice anywhere from 220-890 pieces.

Apple pie is a classic and you can’t go wrong with it, but if you feel like spicing up your holiday desserts, why not try finding recipes to these delightfully different pies from Gardener Pie Co.? They’ve got flavors like cherry lime chipotle and japaleño apple. Also check out this recipe for Salty Honey Pie.

Vegetable 500 piece jigsaw puzzle

Canned Veggies by Springbok. $11.99. 500 pieces. Finished size 18″ X 23.5″.

If you’re a vegetarian or just really like vegetables, you can make some new veggie dishes to try out this holiday season to replace or complement your meat dishes, like asparagus enchiladas or asparagus quiche. Be Well Philly also has a collection of unique recipes that include beets. The New York Times has a great article with an assortment of recipes for a vegetarian Thanksgiving.

Food Puzzle - 500 pieces

Snack Stack by Springbok. $11.99. 500 Pieces. Finished size 18″ X 23.5″.

Thanksgiving leftovers aren’t just for sandwiches anymore. Check out the Food Network’s compilation of new recipes for your day-after meals!

Wedding Puzzles and Unique Fun Ideas for Your Wedding

It seems like everyone I know is getting married! My childhood best friend, two of my coworkers, and several people I went to high school with have recently changed their relationship statuses on Facebook to “engaged.” I always see new engagement photo albums and wedding photos popping up in my newsfeed. So, when I saw that we had this lovely and old-timey puzzle of a bridal shop, I decided to revisit some of the favorite wedding ideas I’ve seen on the Internet. If you’re planning a spring-time or summer wedding during these rainy wintery days, take a look at some of these unique ideas and also a handful of beautiful wedding themed jigsaw puzzles.

Vintage wedding shop in a quaint town, 500 piece puzzle.

500 piece jigsaw puzzle called “Rue L’Amour” by Cobble Hill Puzzles.

 

This Harry Potter Wedding features all the details for an elegant and magical wedding, including candles, pumpkins, trunks, and the best drinks around: pumpkin juice, butterbeer, polyjuice potion, and even a bit of liquid luck! Looks like Neville’s toad Trevor even made an appearance. A truly beautiful wedding!

 

 

This Lord of the Rings Wedding features a Tolkien-esque road map of directions to the venue. The Ring makes an appearance, and the groomsmen are dressed up like fancy Hobbits. With the lovely autumn colors, it truly is a wedding to Rule Them All.

 

 

Kapow! These Superhero Weddings look like they’re straight out of a comic book. While the men look like they’re business casual, underneath it they’re hiding those costumes to help them save the day should anything go awry. My favorite touch from the superhero getup is the nametags for all the guests.
 

 

 

 

Forget about Cupid’s Arrow: this Hunger Games Wedding features the arrows and decor of the fierce heroine Katniss Everdeen. The table decorations have the balance between nature and elegance, like the contrast between Katniss and Peeta’s home and the capital.

 

The pink dress, the mushroom decorations, the clouds hanging above the guests’ heads—this Mario Bros. Wedding is going to make you think you’re actually in the Mario Bros. world! Join Peach and Mario on their big day.

 

 

Do you know what this is? You might say “Willy Wonka Wedding” but you’d be wrong! As Wonka himself would correct you, it’s the most amazing, fabulous, sensational wedding in the whole world! The invitations are on a Golden ticket, there’s a chocolate bouquet, and bright sparkles everywhere. Pretty sure this wedding is going to have the best edible goodies around, too.

 

Though Thing 1 and Thing 2 didn’t make an appearance at this Dr. Seuss Wedding, there was a Bar 1 and Bar 2 with specialty Seussian drinks, each table had a Seuss book theme, and the whole thing was decorated in beautiful pastels. Who knew a children’s book wedding theme could be so classy?

 

Other great unique weddings to check out:

Disney’s Up Wedding

Alice in Wonderland Wedding

Zombie Engagement Shoot

Beatles Wedding

We also have some more great wedding-themed puzzles including wedding cakes, and kids puzzles with wedding dress up.

Wedding Cake 550 piece jigsaw puzzle

Sensational Cakes by Sylvia Weinstock series! Each puzzle is 550 pieces and measures 20″ x 20″ when complete.

Wedding Cupcake Jigsaw Puzzle

Can you find 18 hidden objects in the puzzle? This series offer an extra challenge with hidden images. Dream Day series celebrated being in love. This image is Dream Day Wedding – Married in Manhattan! 1000pc Puzzle.

 BRIDE AND GROOM MAGNETIC DRESS-UP TOYS

Special Bride and Groom magnetic dress up dolls have 30 pieces of clothes, 2 dolls and 2 doll stands. Sure to bring hours of fun to your little wedding planner!


Puzzles for Libras

Libra Art Miniature Jigsaw Puzzle

Mini puzzle by Artist Stanley Dai, part of his Constellations Collection. 40 pieces and measures 4.7″ x 3.2″.

LIBRA DESCRIPTION

“To your advantage, Libra, you have an ethereal quality that is sometimes described as ‘out of this world’ or evolved. You’re a seeker or light and a believer in true love and you have the potential to create the most beautiful and harmonious art, music, and relationships. You also have a greater ability than most to achieve a balance among all the areas of your life. Where some signs go overboard focusing on just the physical or just the mental part of life, you understand that all areas of your life run most smoothly when they’re in balance with each other.”
—Athena Starwoman, Zodiac: Athena’s Sunsigns

LIBRA:  SEPTEMBER 24-OCTOBER 23

Element: Air
Planetary ruler: Venus
Symbol: The Scales
Quality: Cardinal (activity)
Colors: Blue and turquoise
Gem: Diamonds and opals
Strongest virtues: Eye for design, social charm, and diplomacy
Characteristics: Active, affectionate, artistic, balanced, easygoing, generous, gentle, just, peaceable, polished

Singing and Dancing Abstract Jigsaw Puzzle 500 pieces

Contemporary Arts – Singing and Dancing by Pintoo. 500 pieces. Finished size: 12.12″ x 14.88″. $17.99

This puzzle is almost a reflection of itself down the middle—it’s very balanced and artistic, just like Libra.

Rex Ray Art Jigsaw Puzzle 1000 pieces

Affeto by Heye from artist Rex Ray. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 20” x 27”. $25.99

The bright blue and turquoise, plus the sheek design, will draw in the Libra.

Charley Harper Wildlife Art Jigsaw Puzzle, 1000 pieces

Glacier Bay, Alaska by Pomegranate from artist Charley Harper. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 20” x 27”. $16.99

The simple shapes and patterns of this portrayed balance of the Glacier Bay ecosystem is right up Libra’s alley.

God Speed Fine Art Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

God Speed by Peaceful Wooden Puzzles. Piece and finished size varies as each puzzle is custom made – click photo for details. Starting at $46.99

Libra’s sign is the scales—they’re sticklers for justice, just like the famed knights of old tales.

Frank Lloyd Wright Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 pieces

Amish Quilt: Tumbling Blocks by artist Frank Llyod Wright. From Pomegranate Puzzles. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 20” x 25”. $16.99

Balance and with shocks of turquoise. It’s the Libra’s dream puzzle!

For even more zodiac-related puzzles, check out these creative miniature puzzles made by Pintoo, made for each sign of zodiac.

10 Best Puzzles for Dog Lovers

My brother and I recently got puppies. He has a pit bull named Katie and I have a chihuahua named Marlowe. We also have an old grumpy papillon mix named Sam who gives us looks of contempt when the puppies try to play with him. All this being said, my life is entirely dogs right now. So, to share the puppy love, we bring you some of our cutest dog puzzles that Marlowe helped me pick out.

See, look how helpful she was:

Marlowe may just be a puppy – but she knows how to pick out a great puzzle!

In no particular order – the cutest dogs you’ll ever puzzle:

Puppies Puzzle

Puppies by Euro Graphics. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 26.5” x 19.25”. $15.99

Bull Dog Puzzle

Bull Dog by Educa. 500 pieces. Finished size: Finished size 18.75″ X 13.5″. $12.99

Puppy and Kitten Puzzle

Big Kiss by Ravensburger. 500 pieces. Finished size: 19.25” x 14.25”. $12.99

Golden Puppies Puzzle

Golden Puppies by Ravensburger. 200 pieces. Finished size: 22.5” x 9.5”. $9.99

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING - PUPPY'S FIRST BATH PUZZLE

Puppy’s First Bath by New York Puzzle Co. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 20″ x 27″. $16.99

PUPPY MISCHIEF PUZZLE

Puppy Mischief by Cobble Hill. 500 pieces. Finished size: 24” x 18”. $14.99

Puppies Playing in Paint Puzzle

Playing In Paint by Ravensburger. 300 pieces. Finished size 19.25″ x 14.25″. $13.99

Dog With Rose Puzzle

Dog With a Rose by Clementoni. 500 pieces. Finished size: 19.3” x 14.2”. $11.99

WORLD'S SMALLEST PUZZLES - PUPPY PLAYMATES

Puppy Playmates (World’s Smallest Puzzles Series) by TDC Games. 234 pieces. Finished size: 4” x 6”. $5.99

Mini Puzzle - Sleepy Dogs

Sleeyheads (Mini) by Sunsout. 100 pieces. Finished size: 7” x 9”. $4.99

12 Puzzles That Will Make You Want to Drop Everything and Travel

Summer is over and fall is here, the time when we start curling up with books or hobbies and be homebodies. But if you have a look at this beautiful collection of travel puzzles that we have, featuring photographs of gorgeous places and landmarks all over the world, you’ll be rid of the homebody bug. You’ll be packing your bags, reading our travel tips and guidelines, and on a plane by tomorrow because all of these puzzles wonderfully capture some of the most popular travel destinations in the world! And of course, if you can’t afford that special trip right now – just enjoy putting together an exciting travel jigsaw puzzle from our huge collections.

AMSTERDAM – 1000 pieces. Finished size: 68 x 48 cm. $19.99

BEACON HILL, BOSTON. 300 pieces. Finished size: 27” x 20”. $14.99

BRUGES, BELGIUM – 1500 pieces. Finished size: 85 x 60 cm. $24.99

HARBOR IN PORTOFINO, ITALY – 1000 pieces. Finished size: 27” x 20”. $16.99

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