The ridiculous brilliance of others when it comes to clever sweets never ceases to amaze me. Specifically, the ridiculous brillance of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen when it comes to clever sweets never ceases to amaze me. Learn to make … Read More...
Pop Rocks Rice Krispie Treats
Pop Rocks in Rice Krispie Treats? Wonderful! Genius! Inspired! Find the how-tos HERE at Cupcake Project.
Harry Potter Cupcakes
Even long after the last word was typed in the Harry Potter series, my love affair with the books hasn’t ended. Yes. I was that 26 year old who picked up the first edition hardcover of The Sorcerer’s Stone back … Read More...
Neopolitan Cupcakes
I know I have way too many weaknesses (stuff on sticks, tiny food versions of bigger things, mason jars…) but did I ever mention my weakness for Neopolitan? Seriously. Since I was a kid. Something about that vision of brown, … Read More...
Share Your Fun Food Photos
Every time I spot a new food photo sharing site I share it with you, of course, on the off chance you’ve not already discovered it. Tastespotting, foodgawker, tasteologie, I’ve no grudges against these great sites (well, … Read More...
Edible Party Horns
I love chocolately, sprinkley goodness of these kid-friend edible part horns. Learn to make them HERE at Cooking With My Kid.
Cupcake Poppers
Are these a sacrilege to the Almighty Macaron or a brilliant twist in the cupcake world? I’m voting for the latter. Find the how-tos to make cupcake poppers (ie mini cupcake tops sandwiched with frosting) HERE at Tablespoon.
Game Day Cakes and Cupcakes
While I’m not usually associated with things that are sports-related, here is a roundup of game day goodies from Martha Stewart, including these ball cupcakes. Are you planning on having a party or family gathering for the Super … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Make-Ahead Meals
Once again, given my slowness due to illness, sigh, this week’s Recipe Tuesday (like Party Monday) is a collection of other people’s hard work.
Find freeze and thaw recipes and tips HERE at the kitchn.
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Hello Kitty Macarons
Check out these oh so pretty in pink Hello Kitty macarons filled with fraise tagada ganache (which, according to my very reliable source, Nadege, “fraise tagada” is a popular strawberry candy in France). Find them HERE with recipe at Macarons … Read More...
Video Game Cakes
Find a roundup of 13 video game inspired cakes HERE at oddee.com, such as this classic Atari cake.
Gingerbread Car
And here I was so impressed by all those massive gingerbread houses out there. Yep. It’s an edible car. And that’s an edible seaside town in the back there. Created by pastry chef Brian Sundeen and his team at the … Read More...
Party Monday: New Years Eve (elsewhere)
Given my current state of weakness (I’ll spare the details of the week-long ailment of which I am afflicted) your Party Monday this week must consist of those more clever than I who have assembled party ideas.
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Lucky Foods for New Years
I’ll take any luck I can get, especially if there’s food involved. Find a slideshow of lucky foods for New Year’s HERE at Martha Stewart, including 12 grapes for each stroke of midnight or soba, noodles for longevity.
Tutorial: Fondant Snowman
Look at that little guy, sitting there on that wintery cupcaes so unassuming, almost humble in his total cuteness. Learn how to make a fondant snowman HERE at How Sweet It Is.
Cute DIY Penguin Cupcakes
Learn to make these chubby penguin cupcakes HERE at babble.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these Penguin chocolate molds.
Tutorial: Little Wedding Cakes
And I can see these little, paper-flower topped cakes for so much more than weddings. Find a tutorial for making these little wedding cakes HERE at The Wedding Chicks.
Gingerbread Falling Water House
How about a little last minute eye candy for your holiday… check out the gingerbread version of Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous Falling Water house. Featured on If It’s Hip, It’s Here, it was created by Melodie of Garden Melodies… Read More...
Candy Cane Mice
Silly me handing out boring candy canes. Learn to make these mice candy cane holders HERE at Martha.
Candy Cane Names
Simple genius. Learn how to write names with candy canes HERE at The Giving Madam, inspired by this post at Make and Takes.