How dare I neglect to share with you these little lamb cake balls. I made these for my new book (um, did I mention I have a new book? I did? Enough times to drive you crazy?) Find the how-tos … Read More...
Dino-Mite Valentines Printables
Dino–MITE!! Anyone else picturing JJ Walker? Anyone? Good Times? Anyway, love the candy “spikes” on these cards. Find the free printable for Dino-Mate Valentines HERE at Embellish.
How To Make Heart Pancakes For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is all about spreading love, and what better way to do that than with a delicious breakfast straight from the heart—literally! These heart-shaped pancakes are the perfect way to … Read More...
Candy Love Notes
Wouldn’t it be so lovely to receive a special message swathed in chocolate? Find the how-tos to make little love notes from modeling chocolate HERE at Sew Can Do.
Calabrian Love Knots
Sometimes you just have to spell it out for some people. And of course there’s a story behind the love knots. Find it and the recipe HERE at CakeSpy.
Kids-Can-Do Candy Heart Pops
And speaking of candy heart pops, yet another one of mine to share (I swear this isn’t turning into only me, I just have an incredible busy and productive month. I promise to slack off in a big way come … Read More...
Candy Cane Heart Pops
STILL have leftover candy canes? Make candy heart pops! Learn how HERE at PaperVine. And bonus, check out the cutie kids with their candy pops!
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
I simply must pull out my crock pot more, especially as today’s dreary cold and drizzly DC weather could use some hot chocolate. Find the most lovely step-by-step photographs to make crock pot hot cocoa HERE at Smashed Peas and … Read More...
How To Make Dipped Strawberries in a Chocolate Box
Chocolate-dipped strawberries with cute heart sprinkles served in a totally edible chocolate box? I have a chocolate-dipped strawberry obsessed friend born on Valentine’s Day who would go bonkers for … Read More...
Valentine’s JellO Hearts
JellO just has infinite possibility. It’s the one crafty treat I’ve yet to dive into (I don’t mean literally, of course). Make JellO hearts for Valentine’s Day HERE at the Hungry Housewife.
Puppy Pot Pie
Pot pie stands by mac n’ cheese and ice box cake on my list of favorite, dessert island foods. Love pot pies. Especially pot pies that look like other stuff, like cute puppies. Make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with … Read More...
Conversation Heart Cheesecake
When in doubt for Valentine’s Day, just turn any dessert into a conversation heart. I don’t think you could ever go wrong. Find the how-tos to make cheesecake conversation hearts HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Hugs and Kisses Lunch
SWAK! And hugs, all so neatly on your midday plate. Make a hugs and kisses lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Pink Madeleines
I have to try making madeleines. Sugar Swings! keeps coming up with these easy, colorful confections. Like these ombre madeleines for Valentine’s Day. Aren’t they so pretty in shades of pink? Remember these or these? You could cover … Read More...
Icing Paint Dishes
Such an easy idea to dress up dessert plates for Valentine’s: edible icing “paint.” Love it. Find the how-tos HERE at How About Orange.
Heart Ice Cubes for Your Milk
What a simple, lovely idea to add a bit of love to your milk. Make heart milk cubes HERE at A Subtle Revelry. Spotted on Be Different Act Normal.
Conversation Heart Jewelry
This isn’t technically edible with the hot glue gun involved, but this does pay tribute to candy. I made some conversation heart rings and barrettes, though you can use the same technique for any jewelry. Find the how-tos HERE … Read More...
Heart-Covered Cake
Just lovely. Cover your cake with hearts with these step-by-step instructions HERE at My Cake School.
Chocolate Royal Icing
A rather large “thank you” goes to Callye for all her hard work that made a chocolate royal icing recipe possible. “Thank you.” And find the tale and recipe for a chocolate royal icing perfect for cookie decorating HERE at … Read More...
Pretzel Bread Football Helmets
I’ve gotta agree with Jasmin of 1 Fine Cookie. I’ve seen plenty of football-shaped foods. But helmets, less so. Especially pretzel bread crafted into a helmet and topped with chili or chowder. Wow. The step-by-step photos show you how … Read More...