Remember this roundup for 4th of July treats made from store-bought candy? Well, here’s a little PS for you. Turn licorice flags into cute as can be party favors. Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
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Game of Thrones Cupcakes
I hear all these great things about how addictive the show Game of Thrones is. But I don’t get HBO, so now I’ll have to wait a million years until Netflix lets me watch it instantly. And these crazy cupcakes … Read More...
Decorated Brownies
I think the brownie is ignored way too often as a canvas for decorating. In my years here, I’ve posted on surprisingly few spruced up brownies. Let’s change that, shall we? Especially when it’s so easy just to add stripes? … Read More...
Sprinkles Will Fly! Cupcake Couture Blog Party for the 4th, with a Big Giveaway
I’m compelled to share with you this 4th of July cupcake greatness, the Sprinkles Will Fly Cupcake Couture party hosted by Carrie Middlemiss from Bella Cupcake Couture and Betsy Eves, of JavaCupcake.com, Each blog dressed up their 4th of … Read More...
Patriotic Cereal Treat Pops
I’m picturing the jillions of kids who would adore these. Cereal treats on the inside, swirly candy coating on the outside. And the stick. July 4 perfection. Make patriotic pops HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Trending: 60 Edible Rainbows. A Super Duper Awesome Must-See Roundup
Many, many trends in food have come, and sometimes gone, in the last few years. Cake pops, macarons, pie on sticks, quirky popsicles, bread art, “pinata” sweets, mustache pops, updated JellO shots, stuff in mason jars… But there has … Read More...
Online Bake Sale to Benefit the CCFA
I was just about to say “little known fact about me–I don’t have a colon,” but as I’ve posted on my medical past before, have linked to this essay I wrote in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, and … Read More...
Faux-Macaron Cookie Pops
Over at my other blog, I’m dredging up the past. My past. Wherein, I find stuff I forgot about from past years of blogging. Like these un-macaron, macaron-like cookie pops. Find them HERE.
Rainbow Ice Cream
I didn’t think it was possible to make ice cream more fun and awesome. I stand corrected. You can make rainbow ice cream. Find the instructions HERE at Rock UR Party, by Peabody.
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Gumdrop People and a Free Printable Game
This could be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Ever. And I have a six month old. And I’ve been posting on cute food for years. Gumdrop people (look at the girl’s dress!) and a printable for a gumdrop game. … Read More...
Friday is for Kids: Flower Lunch
Here’s another one for the kids on this Friday: Turn their lunch vertical and make flowers! I love this. I might even do this with the next sandwich for me. Make a flower lunch HERE at Little Nummies.
First Time Ever: TWO Monsters Inc. Tortilla Lunches
I think, think, in years of blogging and thousands of posts, this is the first time I had two simultaneous submissions of almost the exact same idea and execution. And the winner is Mike Wazowski of Monsters, Inc. Posted on … Read More...
9 Little Meals: Muffin Tins for Not Just Muffins
I’ve long been intrigued by this idea of smaller versions of big meals cooked oh so conveniently in muffin tins. (See? I did a roundup before.) Little hands will appreciate the downsize, I think. Well, other people’s kids that is. … Read More...
Easy Sprinkle Tea Lights
When celebrating one’s birthday, every single morsel of one’s day should be celebratory, don’t you agree? I mean, your toothpaste should sing to you, your shampoo shout hooray. Even your birthday candles should look like mini cakes, and sprinkles everywhere … Read More...
Chocolate Pretzel Flag
I can’t get enough of this chocolate pretzel thing lately. This clever idea for arranging dipped pretzels to look like the American flag has me picturing more art from colorful pretzels. Find the how-tos HERE at Country Kitchen SweetArt.
Easy Licorice Idea for the 4th of July
Now THIS is the easiest ever idea for the 4th of July: Wrap your RedVines and serve. Find the how-tos to make these firecracker licorice favors HERE at Room to Inspire.
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8 Alternative Uses for Wonton Wrappers
Other than for dumplings, that is. I must say, I’m feeling pretty inspired to pick some up and make pasta, appetizers, snacks, dessert and more. Here are some non-dumpling-uses for wonton wrappers from around the web:
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Monkey Cake
The master of sweets-that-look-delicious-and-adorable-and-clever-but-totally-manageable-to-make (is that too long?) has created yet another delicious and adorable and clever cake that looks totally manageable to make. Find the how-tos and recipe to make peanut butter chocolate monkey cake HERE at Bird on … Read More...
14 Desserts that Use Pop Rocks
‘Tis the season… for Pop Rocks. The fireworks-in-your-mouth candy hits shelves in bulk before the 4th of July here in the United States. Here is a roundup of 14 desserts that include Pop Rocks, HERE at Relish. Shown … Read More...
Sundaes and Popcorn Cupcakes
Sundaes and popcorn. Perfect party food. Sundae cupcakes and popcorn cupcakes. Even perfecter party food. Find the how-tos to decorate cupcakes as sundaes and popcorn HERE at Make me my Cake… Read More...