For a recent party, we had to make some decorations – and one of the decorations involved was a butterfly. And being not very good with shapes, I went online – and I found this pattern – and these instructions … Read More...
No-Bake Strawberry Lemonade Bites
Georgia of Comfort Cooking (is there any other kind of cooking?) shares this fantastic idea for no-bake strawberry lemonade bites that is a perfect after dinner dessert pick-me-up.
Go get her recipe for these easy to make bites.
DIY Fondant Daisies
The amazing CakeWhiz teaches you how to make these beautiful fondant daisies – in 2 varieties. Truly talented!
Bookmark this lady’s blog – she has some amazingly talented cake decorating idea – she is indeed a cakewhiz!
Pastry Based On Poppy Seeds
This was news to me. This cake in this pastry is made entirely of poppy seeds – which is apparently a great flavor in Poland.
This got sent to me via a link suggestion and I can quote from that … Read More...
Yum! Nutella Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins
A perfect start to the day. These Nutella stuffed muffins can brighten my day any day of the week along with my morning coffee. I just need to find some time in the day to make them.
If you have … Read More...
How To Make A Cronut
You don’t know Cronuts? Cronut’s are a craze sweeping New York city since Dominique Ansel’s bakery started selling them from the flagship store. Lines start forming in front of the store well before opening. Only 300 of these things are … Read More...
Kid-Friendly Recipes Kids Can Actually Help Make
Do you have young children that clamor to help in the kitchen? And do you give them mindless tasks, like stirring, gently, so they don’t mess up your recipes? And then do you wince, but pretend not to, when they … Read More...
Bumble Bee Birthday Cake How-tos
Cute. Check. Do-able. Check. Don’t you love it when a birthday cake has both of those? Find the step-by-steps to make an easy, cutie bumble bee birthday cake HERE at Creative Green Living.
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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Make pie! The … Read More...
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...
Trending: Cake Toppers. 12 DIY Ideas.
Despite not having actually made a cake in ages, I’m currently obsessed with cake toppers. (See my previous roundup of cupcake toppers.) Even if you have little experience or interest with cake decorating you can make your cake party … Read More...
Crazy Fantastic Tree Cake
I am in complete and utter awe over this tree cake. Everything about it is exactly as it should be. See behind the scenes as it comes together HERE at Milk and Cereal.
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...
Typography Cake
So I know that baking cool designs inside cakes has become very popular, but actual words? A literary nerd like me appreciates this. Find the how-tos HERE at A Subtle Revelry.
Chevron Cake Tutorial
I think chevron is one of those pattern rages that should be a rage. It’s just plain interesting to look at. I expect its hotness won’t cool down any time soon. Find a great tutorial for decorating a cake in … Read More...
Bear Cub Macarons
Can I get a collective “awwww…” for these pink bear cub macarons? Still an area I’ve not yet mastered: Cute macarons. Time to get in the kitchen. Find cute macarons oursons HERE at Prunille fait son show. (Blog post … Read More...
The Many Faces of Mom (Macarons)
It’s truly stunning how many, many, many silly portraits you can create with a bit of candy. Turn macarons into funny face mom macarons HERE at hoopla palooza.
Mother’s Day Cake
This cake looks so pretty for mom, and all you need are some Airheads candy. Find the tutorial HERE at Design Improvised.
Fresh Flower Cake Toppers
Genius. How has this not been done before? Find the clever way these fresh flowers are kept fresh–all while beautifully decorating this cake–HERE at Sugar and Cloth.
Gummy Bear Layer Cake
If you think the Gummy Bear coated outside is cool…. Inside you’ll find yummy layers of chocolate cake with a rainbow of frosting beneath. Make the gummy bear layered cake HERE at Raspberri Cupcakes.