You know how Twinkies filed for Chapter 11? Well, I’m glad to see that someone is doing their part to ensure the survival of the Twinkie. Like making classy desserts. Find the recipe for Twinkie Tiramisu HERE at Confessions … Read More...
Roundup of Valentine’s Sweets for Kids
And I’m not just sharing this roundup because yours truly is including in the mix… Find a collection of 10 cute sweets kids can make (or can make with grown-ups, or can just enjoy) HERE at lilsugar.
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Seven Layer Football Dip
How do you turn seven-layer dip into a football appetizer? Flip it upside down. Find tips to make it HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Chinese New Year Party Ideas
Chinese New Year is this Monday. Anybody celebrating the Year of the Dragon? Find some party food and decorating ideas HERE at Rock UR Party.
Mason Jar Spouts and Thai Fried Garlic
The handy brilliance of others amazes me. I’m NOT handy. At all. Even when I try really hard to be. Even if I thought “hey, it’d be really handy if this mason jar had a spout,” I’d likely not figure … Read More...
Angry Birds Cake
Angry Birds, Happy Cake! Despite my loyalties to ’80s video games, I have strayed of late and finally gotten into Angry Birds (though Letris is now giving the birds some competition for my limited time). Loving this bright and fun … Read More...
Cinnamon Candy Cider
Seeing as how I’m such a spice wimp, I find cinnamon candy too hot, I wonder how I’d feel about this cider. Cool concept though. Make cinnamon candy cider HERE at Martha Stewart.
Monkey Going Bananas Valentine’s Day Favors
Hee hee. Find the how-tos for these monkey candy favors for Valentine’s Day and other ideas HERE at Fiskars.
Tomato Heads
Oh, hello Mr. Tomato. Make tomato heads HERE at Parents, where you’ll find lots of other ideas for getting kids to eat their veggies.
Corn Syrup Paint
For glossy art that dries not sticky, who would’ve thought of corn syrup and food coloring? So smart. Find the how-tos HERE at candice ashment art. Spotted on The Crafty Crow, image from Crafty Crow.
Valentine’s Day Treat Packaging
Oooh, thanks, Martha! Find a bunch of ideas for packaging food gifts for Valentine’s Day, including packaging candy in heart cookie cutters, HERE at Martha Stewart.
Valentine’s Day Tags Printables
Need some adornment for your Valentine’s Day treats? How about some free adornment for your Valentine’s Day treats? Find a set of printables to dress up candy bags HERE at Embellish.
Swedish Sandwich Cake
This sandwich “cake” reminded me immediately of these vintage Party Loaves that I posted on almost two years ago. The same feelings apply (of my conflict between my first corporal response at seeing a sweet vs. the savory tastes that … Read More...
Cinnamon Roll Rice Krispies Treats
One of my favorite sub categories of edible crafts that seems to have emerged is yummy food that looks like other yummy food. Case in point: Rice Krispies Treats that look and taste like cinnamon rolls. Very clever. Find the … Read More...
Chocolate-Dipped Sugar Cubes for Valentine’s Day
You all know how I love to declare trends, right? I hereby declare the possibility, or slight potential, for a sugar cube trend. (What else are we going to decorate?) Learn to make these supercute chocolate-dipped sugar cubes for Valentine’s … Read More...
Alice in Wonderland-Inspired Valentine’s Tea
Check out this roundup of ideas for hosting an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party for Valentine’s Day HERE at Country Living, created by Julie Murphy, founder of stationary company, Jack and Lulu. Love the “Eat Me” cupcake flags, … Read More...
Conversation Heart Candy Pouch Printables
Conversation hearts are flowing freely around here now. Learn to make a conversation heart favor pouch FOR your conversation hearts, AND find a free printable HERE at pharMA.
“Mixie Sticks” for a Hot Cocoa Bar
This “mixie sticks” invention is such a fantastic spin on do-it-yourself Pixie Stix: Colorful paper straws filled with flavored sugars perfect for mixing in hot cocoa. Yum. Find the how-tos HERE at Tradewind Tiaras.
Frosty the Cheese Ball
Here we go, this snowman cheese ball is a little friendlier (except for the “being served as an appetizer” part). Make a Frosty Cheeseball HERE at Family Fun.
Toasty the Snowman
Doesn’t this just seem so very, very cruel? And yet here I am posting it. Please forgive me, Snowman. Make toasted marshmallow snowmen HERE at Family Fun.