May
27
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…
May
26
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…
May
23
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…
May
20
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…
May
18
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…
May
18
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…
May
16
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…
May
11
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…
May
11
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…
May
9
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…
May
7
Allchocolate.com is the perfect site for a chocoholic like myself!
Even the home page is making me drool, this is like watching “Charlie and the chocolate factory”, I need to get myself a big piece of chocolate before I begin! This is…
May
6
Ann Smith of Oh, Fudge! Is so busy that even reading about all she does exhausts me!
Besides working in the mornings in the kitchen of a near by school, her other part time job as a research assistant, and making…
May
5
Alicia, from Craftgossip’s Jewelry Making blog, sent me some links to sites with instructions on making candy sushi. Â This looks like a fun project to do with my girls, so I’ll let you know how that goes once we’ve done it.…
May
1
Want to spoil your mom this Mothers Day? What better way to surprise her than to make her a brunch?
Fresh Strawberry Bellini, Orange Glazed Blueberry Scones, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata, and fresh fruit and mint salad. If these…






