May
27
Rice to Riches
May 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
You many not think that this is a craft, per se, but the concept is very crafty.
“Rice to Riches” is a store which only sells rice pudding!
This chic store, located in New York (of course) sells over 20 different types of rice pudding and toppings. I’m a huge fan of rice pudding, though we [...]
May
26
Get Grilling
May 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I received an email packed with grilling information from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association’s (HPBA) just in time for Memorial Day.
To help consumers become better grillers, HPBA has developed a new resource tool for onsumers. The Grill-amentals of Great Grilling: A Complete Consumer Guide to Year-Round Grilling is the ultimate grill [...]
May
23
The Butterfly Cake
May 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Yesterday a friend of mine asked me how to make a butterfly cake. I made one for my younger daughter’s second birthday, and remember how long it took me to decide how to decorate it. Deciding what kind of cake to make was a piece of cake (I just had to), it had [...]
May
20
An Apple a Day
May 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I remember that as a girl I always loved eating toffee apples. This was a kind of “holiday” treat that you only got at those special places, like the beach front or the funfair, certainly not an everyday treat.
What triggered this memory, you may ask, well, I came across this delicious website, makenmold.com, and [...]
May
18
The Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcake Lineup
May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Here’s a quickie, I just had to post this!
Take a look at this video of the line for cupcakes outside Magnolia Bakery in New York’sWest Village.
If I lived there I would have whipped up a batch or two of cupcakes and taken them along to sell to all the people waiting in line!
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May
18
Cool Contest Results
May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The coolest competition out there has officially ended, and the results are in!
Click the link  to check out the 10 winning flavors of Nestle’s “Flavorologist for a Day” competition.
For those of you who don’t know, Nestle invited kids, between the ages of 6 and 12 from all over the USA to try out for a [...]
May
16
Candy School
May 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Ever dream of a career, or maybe just a hobby, in Confectionery?
Now your dream can become a reality!
The NCA is now offering a course in Confectionery Technology, which will be held in the
University of
Wisconsin,
Madison between June 10-22.
The course covers many topics, including:
* Hard Candy
* Chewing and Bubble Gum
* Tableted Confections
* Jellies & Gummies
* Aerated Confections
* [...]
May
11
Custom Candy Creations
May 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Summer of Custom Candy Creations sells her candy on her Etsy shop. She also has a local customer base. She has a few people who contact her for every big event & holiday that comes up. Most of the time they pick up right from her house and end up hanging out [...]
May
11
Last minute Mothers Day ideas
May 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Here are some great Mothers Day tips from David Tutera, which I found on brightideas.com.
Create a special menu for mom that your kids can help cook. This will be a fun project for your kids that will also give mom some time to relax.
Write a special song for your children to sing to mom when [...]
May
9
Have a Sweet Mothers Day
May 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment
If you’re planning on making something sweet for mom this year, here are a few tips, straight from candyusa.org.
Candy is the ideal ingredient for dessert recipes!
Utilizing candy products in recipes often cuts down preparation time because the desserts’ major ingredient is already prepared.
Candy products are familiar ingredients that tempt everyone to take a [...]

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