I know I rarely post on straight recipes that aren’t somehow crafted into something else, like a pig or a posy, but these are on a stick. So I had to. And chicken-stuffed waffles? Too interesting not to investigate and … Read More...
Polka Dot Cake
Also, it’s upside down. Learn to make fondant polka dots and find tips on assembling a tiered cake HERE at Cake Whiz.
Packaging that Fools Fools Like Me
I was rather intrigued by this article at Chow on the phrases used by food packagers in the past 50 years that fool consumers into buying, because I’m easily coerced into purchases by labels. And these pushers of products with … Read More...
Homemade Fortune Cookies
Created by CakeSpy for Serious Eats, learn to make your own fortune cookies HERE. Wouldn’t it be nice to choose your own destiny?
DIY Drink Umbrellas
Because even drinks need shade in this heat (at least here in Washington DC’s hotfest ’11). Make your own dainty drink umbrellas from doilies HERE at Country Living.
Icon Ice Cream Pops
Spotted on Lost at E Minor, check out this collection of character and icon ice cream busts from Russian advertising agency, Stoyn, like a blueberry and licorice Darth Vader or strawberry and cream Marilyn Monroe.
Rice Krispies Treat Monogram
What a sweet gift to open. Make Rice Krispies treat monogram birthday gifts HERE at Musings of a Glamourpuss.
Gum Paste Flower Tutorial
What a darling, perfect cake for a babyshower. Learn to make these gum paste flowers to decorate a cake (with rhinestone centers!) HERE at Domestic Charm.
Ice Cream Cone S’mores Pops
Food that looks like other food? And on a stick? Two of my requirements fulfilled. Adorable. Make s’mores ice cream cones on a stick HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Fondant Sailboat Toppers
Learn how to make these easy, simple, but bright and perfect sailboat cupcake toppers HERE at Bird’s Party blog. And to complete the look, the nautical party printables are found HERE.
Golden Snitch Cake Pops
Ah, the elusive, sly golden snitch that effectively ends any Quidditch game, in cake pop form. No, in butterbeer cake pop form. Harry Potter fans rejoice. And learn to make them HERE at Amy Bites. Also, be sure to … Read More...
Simple Shiny Happy Smiley Sun Cookies
I feel these merit as many adjectives. Learn to decorate this sunshine sweetness HERE at Glorious Treats.
New Site for Foodies: Gojee
This recipe site is premised on personalizing your recipe search based on what’s in your fridge and cupboard. As in, if you have flour, black pepper, and farm-swaddled pork loin in your kitchen, they have a recipe for you. (I … Read More...
Starfish S’mores
It’s the eyes that put these starfish s’mores over the top. Well, that and the starfish and s’mores aspects. Learn to make them HERE at Hungry Happenings. (Thanks, Ashley, from Cute as a Fox, for this find!)
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Swirly Sprinkles Cookie Pops
You can’t go wrong with swirls and rainbow sprinkles. Learn to decorate these sprinkle-topped lollipop cookies HERE at Stuff by Stace.
Candy Crab Cupcake Toppers
So completely adorable. Learn to make crab cupcake toppers from candy HERE at the Seven Year Cottage.
Butterbeer Cookies
Butterbeer cookies with butterbeer glaze with the most perfect Harry Potter images? Brilliant, Bridget of Bake at 350, brilliant. Find the recipe HERE.
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter crafts on … Read More...
The Most Amazing Cake Ever for Sci-Fi Fans and Geeks
Also, for fans of ’80s movies and TV, cake decorators, candy appreciators… Kimberly Chapman left me a link on my other blog to this cake she created with candy decorations. I clicked and saw this. Winner of the 2010 That … Read More...
Frozen Banana Cookies
Now, I would certainly never deny the healthful benefits of fruit as a snack choice, especially bananas, but I do kinda love that these frozen banana cookies look exactly like frozen bananas. And that the only function of a real … Read More...
Harry Potter Cookies
As one who fully participated in the Harry Potter obsession (and the first book came out when I was in my 20s), I simply must get on baking some Harry Potter cookies, as I was reminded by these gems over … Read More...