Yeah, and it’s filled with candy. I know it’s not the first rainbow cake to take the internet by storm. And I know it’s not the first piñata cake. But it’s got to be the first rainbow pinata cake. … Read More...
Hobbit Door Ice Cream Sandwiches
Hmmm… I see a new Monday “trending” post coming. Ice cream sandwiches. I’ve already posted on ice cream sandwiches, but I’m thinking the big thing this summer may be clever, cool (groan for the pun) ice cream sandwiches that … Read More...
8 Edible Dinosaurs
I have two daughters. My brother has two daughters. My sister has two daughters. I have two step-nieces. My step sister has a daughter. I’ve no little one obsessed with dinosaurs. I consider my own daughter’s obsession with trains, and … Read More...
Father’s Day Gift Guide from Epicurious
Still need some more gift ideas for Foodie Dad? Check out this great roundup for Father’s Day HERE at Epicurious.
Guide to Decorating Sweets, with a Cheat Sheet
So the sweets side of edible crafting can be pretty darn confusing. You have your cookies, cupcakes, cakes, marshmallows, cake pops, fondant, royal icing, frosting, candy clay, candy melts, edible pens, sprinkles, and oh my. What goes with what? Can … Read More...
Sunbathing S’mores
Yes, this is a sunbathing chocolate bar on a graham cracker and marshmallow chair lounging on the beach, but see the story of how he and his pals got there (and got a wee bit too much sun) HERE at … Read More...
Foodiggity’s Gift Guide for Dad
Know a dad who is kinda cool and also into food (wait, I didn’t mean those two were ordinarily mutually exclusive). Foodiggity’s gift guide for Father’s Day is up. Check it out HERE.
Trending: Cupcake Toppers with 6 Different Materials.
You know why I love cupcake toppers? Because you can use just about anything to make them, you can personalize or cater them to your theme, usually, you can make them ahead of time to just pop in the cupcakes … Read More...
Strawberry Vodka and Printable Tags
‘Tis the season… for strawberry vodka. How utterly refreshing and divine that sounds right now as I look at the thermometer spike to 95 degrees. And cute to boot. Find the how-tos to make strawberry-infused vodka and the free printables … Read More...
Pink Pixie Fairy Party Cake, Toadstool Mushrooms and DIY Rustic Cake Stand
Isn’t this the most dreamy, pretty in pink cake? Perfect for say, a pink pixie fairy party? That’s what it’s for. Find the how-tos to make the cake HERE at Bird’s Party. But wait! There’s more. You need to … Read More...
6 Fun Food Crafts for Kids
It’s still Friday, so I’m still sharing some ideas for the kiddos to have fun in the kitchen.
clockwise:
Turn watercolors into monogram straw toppers at Studio DIY.
Make JellO fishbowls at babble.
Play Cheez-It tic tac toe … Read More...
Potato People
Aw, Mr. Potato Head has been revised to form a whole colony now, of Potato Sprout People. Find the how-tos for this fun, easy craft for kids HERE at PBS.
Freezer Pop Holders
Freezer pop covers are smart. Lightsaber freezer pop covers are super smart. This is a much better idea than the paper towels I now use to keep the chill off my kid’s hands (her request, I was more of the … Read More...
5 Animal Snacks for Kids You Can Make In The Kitchen
Friday is kids’ day! Kids and animals. Cute and cute. Kids love animals. Animals love… probably not kids. Here are a few animal-themed snacks for the kiddos.
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6 DIY Father’s Day Beer-Themed Gift Ideas
It may be cliche, but the Dad in my house definitely likes his beer. I type, as I nervously look out the window at the two stories of hops vines growing out back that are starting to attack the house. … Read More...
Painting on a Cake
This cake makes me want to fly to Paris immediately. (Does anyone do that? Fly to Paris immediately?) The hand-painted scene, the beautiful blue flowers… Find fantastic tips on making this cake and hand-painting on fondant HERE at Make me … Read More...
Fun Food Puns
I think I’ve been pretty open over the years here about my bookishness. Or my prior bookishness. My love of word. I’m many years out of my immersion in academia, but I still appreciate when words are used so cleverly. … Read More...
5 Posts to Better Cake Pops
The world has gone bonkers over cake pops, ever since bakerella made these cuties. Given how ubiquitous the cake pop is now–8 jillion blogs devoted to the stuff, Starbucks stocks them, appliance makers make appliances just for them, bakeries … Read More...
5 Non-Cake Cakes
Are you STILL making your cakes with cake batter? Tsk, tsk, tsk. That seems so charming and vintage now, what with all the new ways to make cakes that don’t actually use any cake. Here are a few crazy impressive … Read More...
8 DIY Cake Stands
And I thought gluing together a candlestick and a plate was a clever idea for a DIY cake stand, but there are so many other possibilities. So basically, anything flat for the top and sturdy for the bottom. Here … Read More...