Perfect timing for a week of “Desserts for Dudes” over at Bake at 350 what with Father’s Day quickly approaching. Tee hee, I think I’d love the aroma of these cigar cookies way more than the real thing. Decorate cigar … Read More...
Essential Supplies for Baking and Decorating Sweets
For all newly interested (or just curious experts) in baking and decorating cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, cake pops and other sweet treats, I’ve collected a list of what I deem as necessary supplies to have on hand. I’m sure others could … Read More...
Banana Sushi
I’ve seen plenty of sweet versions of sushi, but never with bananas. For the fruit and candy and sushi loving kids or grown-ups, make silly banana sushi HERE at Maché.
Chocolate Cheesecake Pots
Such a simple idea for a summer or garden party (even a wedding?), but with impact, yes? And chocolate, cheesecake, cookie crumbles, mint… my kinda dessert. Make potted chocolate cheesecakes HERE at Sisteroo.
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Princess Pancakes – Fun Food Ideas
I’ll never forget the day my daughter came home from school feeling a little off, only to discover that she had come down with chickenpox. As any parent knows, sick days are never fun, but they do present the perfect … Read More...
Key to My Heart Cupcakes
These key-to-my-heart cupcakes would be a perfect dessert or favor for not just weddings, but bridal showers, engagement party, (maybe Valentine’s?)… Find the recipe and impressive step-by-step how-to photographs to make your own HERE at La littérature gourmande.
Sprinkle-Lined Vases for a Sprinkle Party
Sprinkles, sprinkles, everywhere sprinkles! What a fantastic theme for a birthday party. I’m loving the sprinkle-lined vases for flower bouquets. Even if you aren’t hosting a whole sprinkle theme, just having this as the centerpiece for a birthday meal would … Read More...
Faux Ice Cream Cones That Don’t Melt
I keep lauding summer summer summer when half the world is in the midst of winter winter winter. So if you’re already too cold, make fake ice cream HERE at Partycraft Secrets.
Out of this World Lunch
Have a galaxy-minded kid? Make Mars in outer space lunch HERE at Creative Food. Also, they have rocket ship Goldfish??
Mustachioed Salted Caramel Cupcakes
What strikes me about these cupcakes is the combination of sophisticated, salted caramel buttercream with… a chocolate mustache. Yummy mash up. Plus, I got to use the word “mustachioed”. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Bird on a Cake
Marshmallow Playing Cards and Memory Game
The world seems to go mad for s’mores when summer hits. Every year I see more s’mores-y products. S’mores-makers, jumbo s’mores marshmallows. This year I spotted these flat, rectangular marshmallow for s’mores in the supermarket. But I drew on them … Read More...
Watermelon Star Pops… A Kid Version and a Grown-Up One
First, these watermelon star pops are the perfect (healthy) lure for kids this summer. I know this from experience, as I watched three kids consume an impressive amount of watermelon over cookies when I made melon star pops for Memorial … Read More...
“Rock” Fudge, from Dad’s Rock to Serenity Stones
And speaking of the clever mind at Hungry Happenings (wherein I spoke of her here about 3 minutes ago), I’m now in love with this cookies n’ cream fudge rocks idea. Sweet, delicious, and so many possibilities. From silly “Dad … Read More...
Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish
How crazy adorable is this starfish? And all peanut butter and fudgy, too. From the clever mind over at Hungry Happenings, find the how-tos and recipe HERE.
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Mini Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cones… That are Safe to Eat
Thank you to In Katrina’s Kitchen for this most enlightening news that you can safely make raw cookie dough. You have changed all of our lives for the better. Plus, you made these crazy adorable mini chocolate chip cookie dough … Read More...
Free Father’s Day Party Printables
More Father’s Day reminders! This one an easy-DIY-party idea. And free. Find printables for Dad’s party HERE at Embellish: Cupcake wrappers, bottle labels, flags for treats and more.
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Lego Birthday Ideas
Cuteness abounds at this Lego-themed birthday party by Crazy Little Projects, and not just the cake. Lego utensil holders, juice boxes, favors… definitely a must-see for the Lego-obsessed party planner, and all ideas that are doable and recreate-able.
Rice Krispies Treats Shirt n’ Tie Pops
All these Father’s Day reminders are working to remind me to get my act together… Father’s Day is just over a week away. Make dad Rice Krispies Treats shirt and ties HERE at Mega Crafty.
Rice Krispies Treats Paint Brushes
So easy peasy why-didn’t-I-think-of-that… Rice Krispies Treats
paint brushes in rainbow colors. Of course. Find them HERE at Sweetology, inspired by these from Snackpicks.
Necktie Cupcake Toppers
Give Dad dessert, that tie he wanted AND freshen his breath, all in one gift! Make necktie cupcake toppers HERE at The Seven Year Cottage. And bonus points for the clever blog post title that also brought me fond … Read More...