I don’t even watch football and I find this idea to be utterly fantastic. The Food Network has concocted potato skins recipes for each football team in the AFC and NFC (and no, I have no idea what the difference … Read More...
Cupcake Candy Box
I love this candy box filled with cupcakes from the Hello! Cupcake blog. Find the idea HERE. {spotted at the Hostess with the Mostess blog}
[tags]chocolate, candy, heart, cupcakes, Valentine’s Day[/tags]
Cupcake Liner Garland
I’m not sure yet when or where I will make garland from cupcake liners, but I will find a when or where. Find the tutorial HERE at the 100 Layer Cake blog. {spotted at My DIY Wedding Day}… Read More...
Heart Day Cupcake Pops
Find the link to learn how to make these cute valentine’s cupcake pops from My Little Cupcake Blog at Martha.
[tags]Valentine’s Day, hearts, cupcakes, lollipop sticks[/tags]
Stop-n-Go Cookies
Check out this easy idea for a stoplight cookie on a stick HERE at Betty Crocker. What a great cookie to include for a themed birthday party.
[tags]stoplight, candy, cookies, lollipop sticks[/tags]
Valentine’s Day Cookies
Use up any leftover candy canes this Valentine’s Day. Find the recipe for these chocolate and candy cane dipped butter cookies HERE at Nikki, In Stitches.
[tags]Valentine’s Day, candy canes, chocolate, hearts, cookies[/tags]
Chrysanthemum Cupcakes
Find the recipe and how-tos for making these gorgeous chrysanthemum cupcakes (made of chocolate cake, filled with lemon curd and topped with buttercream) HERE at 17 and Baking.
[tags]buttercream, chocolate, lemon, cupcakes, flowers[/tags]
Wonka-Inspired Cookie Pops
My kid just discovered Willy Wonka (as in, the movie, not the book yet). Of course, she only “discovered” this gem from my childhood because I put in in the DVD player and made her watch. Still, she loves the … Read More...
Dinosaur Fossil Cookies
I love simple, clever and fantastic ideas that make you wonder “why didn’t I think of that?” Like these easy, “fossil” cookies made from simply imprinting plastic dinosaurs in cookie dough. Find the recipe and How-tos HERE at Homemade Mamas… Read More...
Quick, Easy Chocolate Mints
Turn mints into chocolatey gifts quickly with these how-tos from Gimme Some Oven. I had to include this picture below, too, of the process, because the image is just so fabulous. Pure abstract art.
[tags]chocolate, mints, gifts[/tags]
Edible Googly Eyes
Perhaps this idea would’ve been best around Halloween, but just in case you have a need for some monster-esque celebrating, learn how to make totally edible googly eyes (from pill capsules, sprinkles and Whoppers) HERE at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories… Read More...
Taking Lam(b)ingtons Literally
The minute I saw these “Lamb”ingtons I absolutely had to post immediately. How precious, yummy and full of personality do these look? Find the how-tos HERE for making these reinvented Lamingtons (as in, the famous Australian dessert) at Peas Love … Read More...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Footballs
More for football season…find the recipe for making these chocolate peanut butter footballs HERE at Food Mayhem.
[tags]football, chocolate, peanut butter[/tags]
Movie Night Snack Ideas
Find recipes and inspiration to host your own movie night HERE at, of all places, the Pottery Barn web site. They even have printable invites, party tips, popcorn recipes and play lists. I love the popcorn, martini and ice cream … Read More...
A Kid-Friendly Heart Day Breakfast
I love this collection of heart-filled breakfast ideas for Valentine’s Day from No Fuss Fabulous. Easy, clever and yummy. Find the ideas HERE.
[tags]hearts, Valentine’s Day, breakfast, kids[/tags]
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.… Read More...
Cherry Snowmen – Perfect For Cocktails
Despite our warming weather, my kid is still obsessed with snowmen, which means I must necessarily be obsessed with snowmen. Find the how-tos for making these white chocolate covered cherry snowmen HERE at Blisstree. {found via Grin and Bake … Read More...
Conversation Heart Crafts
Love ’em or hate ’em, conversation hearts are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Find crafts and ideas for using conversation hearts HERE at celebrations. My favorite idea is to make a candy heart wreath (how-tos HERE).
[tags]Valentine’s Day, conversation hearts, … Read More...
Super Bowl Cupcakes
Of course I’d have to turn any sporting event (wait, football, that’s a sport, right?) into an opportunity for sweets. Find tips on baking cupcakes and how-tos for making these football and cheerleader cupcakes, as well as how-tos for making … Read More...
Easy Rose Cupcakes
Family Fun never disappoints with clever (kid-friendly) holiday treats. Find all kinds of Valentine’s goodies HERE, like these rose cupcakes made from Fruit Rolls.
[tags]Valentine’s Day, roses, cupcakes[/tags]
Cupcakes-on-a-Stick (and Deep Fried)
I think I just need to plan to report on every single Serious Eats post by CakeSpy‘s Jessie Oleson. It’s a well-established fact that food taste better on a stick. And deep fried. Find the how-tos for making these … Read More...