I don’t think I could ever serve a boring dollop of mashed potatoes at a holiday meal ever again. Not when there are such genius ideas as these Duchess Potato Christmas Trees out there. Learn how to make them HERE … Read More...
Craftzine’s Holiday Menu
Skip some menu planning this year and check out this collection of holiday recipes HERE at Craftzine. (And Gluten-free is well represented.)
Gingerbread Cities
See if your hometown is represented. Check out this collection of gingerbread cities featured at Mighty Girl. Of course I had to share one from my hometown, Washington DC. {spotted on not martha}
Santa’s Hat Cupcakes
Such a simple, yummy idea: Santa’s hat cupcakes. Find them HERE at Created by Diane. {spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake}
Santa’s Reindeer Cupcakes
Wow, these Santa’s reindeer cupcakes from abbietabbie’s flickr photos are simply amazing. See them featured HERE at Cupcakes Take the Cake.
Christmas Brunch
I don’t know about you, but this Christmas brunch makes me want to fly off to France and celebrate in the French countryside. I mean, sheesh, there’s Nutella and everything! Find the spread HERE, including a recipe for carrot cake … Read More...
Chocolate Mice and a Mouse King (a la Nutcracker)
Given how obsessed my 3 year old is now with the Nutcracker, and given this follows in her mother’s obsession, I’m pretty much sold on all treats associated with the Nutcracker. Especially darling, clever, chocolate related treats. And look, an … Read More...
Smarties Chocolates
Why do I love these so? Chocolate candies with Smarties or other chopped goodies in them? I think it’s the element of surprise. Or discovery. Or that the Smarties peek out of the teddy bear or car or whatever shape … Read More...
Peppermint Lollipop Cupcakes
I see amazing, clever, yummy, crafty treats all day, and I adore them all. But every now and then one in particular just whacks me over the head and gets to me in some unique way. I can’t explain it. … Read More...
Star Wars Coffee
12 Days of Christmas Edible Images
These gorgeous edible image cupcake and cookie toppers? Free. Featuring the 12 Days of Christmas, find the free printable HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go, for Tablespoon.
Reindeer Marshmallow Pops
Marshmallows, Christmas, Rudolph, candy canes, and befitting the on-a-stick category that I hold so dear? Well now, these Reindeer marshmallow pops have everything I’m looking for here. Learn to make them HERE at The Party Animal.
Pretzels by Rudy
Yeah, this cool dude is named Rudy, short for Rudolph of course. Find a recipe for a (non-sweet!!) last-minute ranch pretzel gift with a free printable HERE at Celebrate It!.
Christmas Goose, but Cake
Oh CakeSpy, where does your cleverness end? Learn how to make a faux goose, ie a Christmas goose cake, HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of CakeSpy.
Video Tutorial: Marbled Royal Icing
What’s better than perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? A tutorial teaching you how to perfectly decorate cookies. Although, hmmm, I don’t know. It’s still a tough call. I mean, have you seen the perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? Find … Read More...
Bread Tag Snowmen for Your Treat Bags
I am the type of person who is so frazzled and busy all the time, that I am in too big a hurry to finish simple tasks. I’m sure it’s annoying. I leave jars loosely replaced, I don’t fold the … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Pie
There’s something wonderfully comforting about pie, isn’t there? Whether it’s a sweet homemade fruit pie cooling on the bench, a rich chocolate meringue pie for dessert, or a savoury pie that makes dinner feel a little more special, pie is … Read More...
Soldier Cake Pops
Wow. That’s pretty much all I thought when I saw bakerella’s soldier cake pops. Wow.
Artful Wishes with Cookie Dough and Sprinkles
I declare it a requirement to scroll through this New Year’s greeting from artist Christoph Niemann featured at the New York Times. Brilliant.
A Christmas Story Cookies
Why oh why did I not see these before my A Christmas Story Party Monday roundup? Well, you can see them HERE at cookies and cups.