Now I’m not a Trekkie in any way. Much as I adore TV, Star Trek was just never on my play list. But I have nothing but respect for the ten movie/six show phenomenon. As the latest movie hits the…
DIY Crackers
Like the blogger of Erin Cooks, I have a cracker addiction. Find the recipe for these cute rosemary and olive oil crackers (and a roasted red pepper dip) HERE.
Cupcake Week at LollyChops and La Fuji Mama
Visit the crafty blog, LollyChops, for a week long tribute to the cupcake with co-host La Fuji Mama. Find recipes and crafts (with crazy cute free pdf downloads) for:
Win the Chronicle Cupcake Kit
Chronicle Books (my dream publisher) is offering a cupcake kit giveaway on their blog. Enter HERE to win the Cupcake Kit by leaving a comment with your favorite cupcake bakery and why.
Apple Cupcakes for Teacher
Find the how-tos for crafting these cute apple-topped cupcakes for teacher on the cookies and cups blog. And even better, the apples are made from Oreo truffles. Find that recipe on the blog here. What a great idea for a cupcake topper.
Inspirational Cupcakes
Find inspiration big and small at Tales from a Cafe Chick. These are mint chocolate cupakes with ganache decoration (find the recipe and how-tos HERE), but I found myself lingering all over this blog. If you scroll through the “101…
Sweet Floral Centerpiece
Find the how-tos for creating this impressive flowery centerpiece made from cupcakes HERE at Wilton.com.
Great Finds: Pretty Pink Party Cakes
Dessert Girl has collected links to super cute pink party cakes. Included in her finds: This ruffle tower cake from Martha and this topiary cake from Cupcake Envy. 
Mug O’ Cake from Your Microwave
How brilliant is this chocolate microwave mug cake from 2 Stews? When you just want some cake but recognize the absurdity of baking an entire cake just to satisfy a craving? Find the recipe and how-tos HERE.
Spoiler Alert: Don’t Read if You Don’t Want to Know How Much Sugar You Consume
Why, oh why, do I, she of cookies, feel the need to post on the site Sugar Stacks? Visual interest. What a clever idea to show how much sugar we consume by stacking and equivalent amount of sugar cubes in…
Cakes for Spring
Visit Ladies Home Journal for a slide show of easy cakes to make for Spring. My favorites are the daisy cake and the almond flower cake.
