Oct
28
Call for Submissions: Your Sweet Treats are Needed
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A new book, 1000 Ideas for Decorating Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies by Sandra Salamony and Gina Brown will be published next year by Quarry Books, and your submissions are requested for possible inclusion! This is a great opportunity for bakers to…
Oct
28
Sweet Bones
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What a clever, easy idea from epicurious: mini bones made from white chocolate, pretzels and mini marshmallows. That’s it. 3 ingredients. Find the how-tos HERE.
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Oct
28
“In Paris, everything looks like dessert”
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I have Paris on my mind of late. CLICK HERE to see this brilliant video by Susan Hochbaum, a montage of sweets matching the details of Paris, big and small. (Found via happy lady eats.)
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Oct
28
Gift Idea: Hot Orange Spice Mix
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Find the recipe for a cozy hot orange spice mix HERE at Roots and Wings Co which would make a great gift throughout the winter.
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Oct
27
Kawaii-Inspired Recipes
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Kawaii–as in, cuteness in Japanese, a cultural penchant of Japan since the 1970s, as in, Hello Kitty–translates wonderfully to food. Or maybe I just say that as a foodie. Still, find Halloween recipes at Woman’s Day inspired by Kawaii excerpted from…
Oct
27
Halloween Brownies
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Check out Betty Crocker’s web site for the recipe and how-tos to create these cute Halloween brownies HERE.
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Oct
27
Franken-Bento
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Visit Adventures in Bentomaking for details on this clever Frankenstein bento box lunch.
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Oct
27
Scary Shakes
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Find the how-tos for making these cute ghost milkshakes HERE at Martha.
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Oct
26
Trick-Or-Eat
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CLICK HERE to go to Trick-Or-Eat where 9 fab food and craft bloggers have gathered to give you tricks or treats. Click on the haunted house of each blogger to find what they have prepared. I won’t give any away…
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Oct
26
Franenberry Bars
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Why, why do I find this simple treat utterly brilliant? Is it Frankenberry nostalgia? The pinkness? The “why didn’t I think of that” factor? Regardless, brilliance. Find the recipe HERE at Baking Bites. And while there, check out their clever…
Oct
26
Tutorial: Cobweb Sugar Cookies
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View great step-by-step photos to bake and decorate these Halloween cobweb cookies HERE at zoom yummy.
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Oct
26
Mac n’ Cheese in Coffin Toast
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This brilliant meal is one I am definitely going to try, what with mac n’ cheese being my favorite food (yes, even over cookies). Find the recipe and how-tos and brilliance HERE at Almost Bourdain.
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Oct
26
The Popcorn Factory GIVEAWAY!!
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The Popcorn Factory was my mom’s go-to gift for years: thank yous, teachers, doctors…Everyone got a tin of popcorn. And for every occasion throughout the school year, she sent us Popcorn Factory treats in college. So imagine the lovely nostalgia (and…
Oct
25
Gummy Chromosomes (and More Foodie Art)
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As found via the kitchn, check out artist Kevin Van Aelst’s “Chromosomes,” made with gummi worms. See more of his work HERE, including these foodie art gems:
Oct
25
Veggie Halloween Dinner
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As requested by a reader… some more veggie friendly Halloween dinner ideas:
1. I love the idea of serving appetizers in a pumpkin or other gourds, like this blue cheese dip from BHG.
2. Literally veggie-friendly, a Jack O’ veggie platter from…
Oct
25
Rainbow Pancakes
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Check out these gorgeous pancakes–a perfect, kid-friendly breakfast at i am mommy. Find the how-tos and link to the recipe--HERE.
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Oct
25
Chocolate Plastic Tutorial
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As one always trying to find an alternative to fondant, I definitely want to try working with “chocolate plastic.” Find the recipe and how-tos for making chocolate plastic HERE at about.com.
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Oct
24
Buried Alive Muffins
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Find the recipe and how-tos for these morbid muffins HERE at Rachel Ray.
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Oct
24
Candy Corn Fudge
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Find an easy recipe for this colorful, candy corn fudge HERE at about.com.
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Oct
23
Cotton Candy Cake
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This cotton candy cake from Rachel Ray already has me planning my girl’s 3rd birthday party (nearly a year away). Find the recipe HERE.
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Oct
23
Even MORE Halloween Dinner Ideas
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The Hostess with the Mostess blog has a great roundup of Halloween dinner ideas HERE, including the snake sandwich and these clever ribs from Better Homes and Gardens.
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Oct
23
Candy Creatures
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I distinctly recall picking up a copy of the Martha Stewart Kids magazine a year or two ago (sigh, I miss that magazine) and seeing these darling candy creatures. Find the slideshow with how-tos to make candy monsters and more goodies…
Oct
22
Worst Halloween Candy
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What would be on your groan-when-thrown-in-your-trick-or-treat-bag list? As a kid, my neighbor (with all the good intentions) gave toothbrushes and dimes. That would be on my list. Visit bon appetit to see their 10 Worst Halloween Candies list, including such gems…
Oct
22
Veggie Head
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Visit The Swell Life to check out this veggie head Halloween appetizer constructed from veggies, toothpicks and a styrofoam head. Very clever idea!
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Oct
22
Jack O’ Salad
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What a clever idea from All You: mesclun stuffed Jack O’ Lanterns. Find the (budget friendly) how-tos HERE, and find more side dish ideas for Halloween HERE.
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