Well, at least I’ll be hanging at the Martha Stewart Omnimedia rooftop bloggers’ party on Thursday evening from 6 to 8. I’ll be tweeting away (slowly, as texting is not my strongest attribute and my phone is one of those … Read More...
Colorful Soup Recipes
Find the recipes for these colorful cold soups, as well as tips on making them, HERE at NPR,
Have you seen soup bowl cozies ? , they keep your soup warmer … Read More...
Milk Paint Toast
Kid-friendly breakfast art! Learn how to paint toast HERE at Sunday Hotpants.
[tags]milk, paint, kids, toast, bread, breakfast[/tags]
Recipe Tuesday: Pizza Night
Usually I plan my meal by mixing colors, not sticking with the same palette, but I couldn’t resist the reds, pinks and greens of this collection.
Clockwise from top left:
1. Pizza Margherita from scratch at The Spinning Plate.… Read More...
Lemonade Anyone?
Indulge me for a moment, please, while I boast about my guest blog post today over at Amy Atlas’s blog, Sweet Designs. Find the full tutorial for making lemonade glass and lemon slice cookies (and also limeade, pink lemonade … Read More...
Cupcake Skewers
The site pizzazzerie, full o’ gift and entertaining ideas, must know my penchant for sweets on sticks when they sent us these cupcake skewer ideas. All I need to hear is “cupcake” and “skewer” and I’m sold. Check them … Read More...
Edible Lego Men
Learn how to make these edible Lego men from candy melts and this ice cube tray HERE at 3rosebuds.
[tags]Legos, toys, chocolate, candy melts[/tags]
A Table Pretty in Pink, Green and Daisies. And Vodka.
A little flashback to Spring… some preppy tablescape inspiration. Clockwise from top:
1. Grass and daisy placemat, spotted on the Hostess with the Mostess blog.
2. Mini DIY Cake from Oh Joy Eats.
3. How to pipe … Read More...
DIY Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream cake just might vie for the number one spot with ice box cake as my favorite all-time dessert. Learn to make your own HERE at eighteen25.
[tags]ice cream cake, homemade[/tags]
Cupcakes Take the Cake Seeking Interns
Aaaah interns. This unpaid labor force swarms here to Washington DC every summer for their chance at a resume building job filing for a congressperson. Wish they had cupcake internships back when I was in the game. If you’re still … Read More...
In Bloom: Nectarine Tart
Find the recipe for this gorgeous nectarine tart cleverly arranged to mimic a flower HERE at the always gorgeous and clever, Bakers Royale.
[tags]fruit, tarts, flowers, nectarines, ginger, honey[/tags]
Mini Ice Cream Cookie Pops
Seriously, what is it with me and stuff on sticks?? Learn how to make these these mini ice cream cookie pops HERE at pen n’ paper flowers, spotted on the idea-filled site, Catch My Party.
[tags]minis, ice cream, cookies, … Read More...
Too Soon? Back to School Treats
Find some school themed inspiration to get you in the mood for the inevitable HERE at Family Fun, like this pencil cake.
[tags]pencil, school, fall, cake[/tags]
The Surprising Versatility of Cheetos… Rachel Ray, Sushi and More
Now this is a commitment to art, celebrity and orange fingers: A huge portrait of Rachel Ray created with Cheetos by artist Jason Baalman. The show aired recently, and is discussed HERE at slashfood.
Who knew you could do … Read More...
Roundup: Cheesecake on a Stick
I didn’t intend for a roundup of cheesecake on a stick, but lo and behold I found enough cheesecake on a stick to merit one.
Find the recipe for these striped cheesecake pops at Dessert All the Time.
Make … Read More...
Cake Bunting… A New Trend?
Hmmm, dare I declare a trend? I shall: Tiny little bunting. I remember seeing bunting at the celebration shoppe to adorn a cupcake stand and the image has stuck with me. When I happened upon this cake bunting at Design … Read More...
Food Photography Tips: Aperture
Good food photography is essential for a good food blog. And hence, good food photography is my greatest struggle. I am not a natural. So I snap a million pictures hoping for one at least minimally suitable to post on … Read More...
Candied Hazelnut Cupcakes
Check out this eye candy from La Mia Vita Dolce. Click HERE to learn how to make these Candied-Hazelnut Cupcakes (with the caramel dipped hazelnuts), originally from Martha’s Cupcakes. And if you like these, check out here and … Read More...
DIY Jumbo Frosted Animal Crackers
As I have exactly this same bag of frosted animal crackers in my snack drawer (or at least I did before the 2 year old demolished them), I was smitten by these jumbo DIY versions at Bake at 350. … Read More...
Top 40 Cupcake Frosting Combos
Check out this list on The Stir of the proclaimed 40 best cupcake frosting combos. Makes me want to try a Guinness cupcake with Bailey’s cream frosting or Earl Grey Cupcakes with lavender frosting.
[tags]cupcakes, frosting[/tags]