I’m always and forever fascinated by any intersection of food and literature, especially children’s literature. Always and forever. (Just to be dramatic about it, as I feel is appropriate when discussing the intersection of food and literature.) Find the how-tos … Read More...
“Nachos and Cheese Dip” Dessert
You folks are going nuts with your desserts-that-look-like-not-desserts for Cinco de Mayo! Find the how-tos to make nachos and cheese dip, oh ho, but not really, HERE at hoopla palooza.
Mini Taco Cookies
So these “tacos” are completely adorable, but made with all store-bought ingredients and look super easy to make. As in, mere minutes easy to make. Also, the recipe contains the phrase “To make the ground beef, mix 1/2 cup chocolate … Read More...
Superman Whoopie Pies
I, for one, am not up on my Superhero knowledge. I didn’t know that there is a forthcoming Superman movie remake on its way. I do have one family member (OK, my older brother) who knows this, I’m sure. Make … Read More...
Earth Yogurt Parfaits and Sun Crackers
I’m a day late for Earth Day, but shouldn’t every day honor the Earth? I loooooove these swirly Earth yogurt parfaits. Make them HERE at Creative Food. And keep going with some suns. Let the kids make sun crackers … Read More...
M and M Butterfly Cupcake Toppers
Simple and colorful and so pretty, M and Ms and a secret ingredient (OK, it’s spaghetti) make up these butterfly cupcake toppers. Make them HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Fruit Bee Hive Snack
Buzz buzz! Fruit kids might eat. Because it’s bugs? Bees. And a bee hive. Make a bee hive fruit snack HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Rose Cake Pops in Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
I love everything about these cupcakes, from the rose cake pops to the ice cream cone cupcake bottoms. Make edible rose garden flower pots HERE at Flour Arrangements.
Balsa Wood Flower Stirrers
I love something pretty that is also practical. In that it helps stir my drink. Make (easily) balsa wood flower stirrers HERE at Confetti Pop. I had no idea balsa wood flowers, or sola flowers, existed. I found some … Read More...
Spring Cupcakes
I made these cupcakes with leftovers. Leftover royal icing and extra cupcakes and some extra frosting. Leftovers are awesome. Make royal icing flowers on grassy cupcakes HERE at the decorated cookie.
Moon Pies for the Earth
I think it’s fitting a celestial body represent Earth. Decorate store-bought moon pies to make Earth pops for Earth Day HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Monkey Banana Bread Cake Pops
First of all, I have to point out that the cake pop portion of these monkeys is made with banana bread. How clever is that? Second, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are involved. My favorites. Make monkey cake pops HERE at … Read More...
Paint Splatter Cupcake Toppers
I’m thinking that there are no limits on what you can use to top cupcakes. And the bonus of crafts-as-cupcake-toppers, you can make them in advance and decorate easily by just popping on a cupcake. Make these paint splattered number … Read More...
12 Earth Day Treats, Sweets and Other Food
I just love how this cake is decorated (shown above). Make a strawberry Earth cake at Plant Food Fabulous.
A few things from yours truly: Rainbow Earth Day marshmallow pops… Read More...
Paper High Heels Filled with Candy
Heels so sophisticated they could appear on a runway. And yet, they are made of paper and filled with candy. How awesome are these colorful, fancy paper shoes? Very, in my eye. Find the template to make them HERE at … Read More...
Candy-Inside Maracas Cookies
And now, two years later, she who started the candy-inside-cookie trend with these Cinco de Mayo Pinata cookies, has come back with Part 2. Maracas. And if it was me, I’d have cheated and made 2D versions. But yes, … Read More...
Goldfish Marshmallow Pops
You know, I have seen these Goldfish
marshmallow pops floating around, but I’ve never featured them, I don’t think. How can that be, when they are so dang darling? Find a great tutorial to make them HERE at See Vanessa … Read More...
Bunco Snack Mix
As one who loves games (and is very competitive, just ask our neighbors about the Monopoly incident of ’09), I can’t believe I’ve never heard of Bunco before. This snack mix, complete with dice cookies (how cute are they?), was … Read More...
Daisy Cupcake Tutorial
Big daisies, big welcome to spring. I’m loving these cupcakes. Find the instructions to make daisy cupcakes HERE at Make, Bake, Celebrate.
Godzilla Cookies
The one detail that made me not only laugh, but appreciate the smarts of making Godzilla cookies, is that bite out of the building. Cookies. Of course. Godzilla would eat the building in his tour of destruction. Find the recipe … Read More...