Grill Cake PopsThe burgers are eerily realistic on these cake pops, aren’t they? Make grill cake pops HERE at Dunkan Hines for Father’s Day, your summer picnic, or well, I’ll let you decide.…

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While I’m all about sweets, my big secret is that I actually prefer salty. Now, chocolate-covered salty is perfection. Specifically, chocolate-covered pretzels are a profound weakness for me, which I suppose is why I’ve not made them in ages. …

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confettimarshmallow numbersI…I think… I think I love these. Very much. Make homemade confetti marshmallow numbers HERE at Studio DIY.…

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I feel compelled to mention my adamant refusal to go camping any time I have anything camping-related on this blog. My aversion to camping is a well-known, unchangeable part of my being. But. If I HAD to go camping, I’d …

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icecreamcones_marshmallowsWhy, oh why did I not think of this cleverness? Dang. I’m glad someone did. Make marshmallow faux ice cream cones at Sugar Swings! Serve Some.…

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july4_desserts_treatsIn case this roundup of 20 red, white and blue treats for the 4th of July didn’t offer enough, I rounded up some things I’ve made in years past for Independence Day. Find the collection with links to how-tos HERE

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If you were thinking along the lines of grilled chicken, roasted turkey, quail? I meant something much cuter. Here are a few (not Angry) birds made from food.

Make a bird in Spring sandwich at Canadian Family.

Make bird

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I’m pretty sure this post could have about 500, or maybe even 1000, ideas from around the web for desserts, as the internet is flooded in red, white and blue around the 4th of July, the day of Independence here …

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Tent and campfire treatsGoing camping any time soon? I’m sure not. It’s very much not my thing. It is, however, my daughter’s and husband’s thing, so I’ll happily send them off into the spider-filled, uncomfortable woods once a year. These no-bake tent and …

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rainbowpinatacakeYeah, and it’s filled with candy. I know it’s not the first rainbow cake to take the internet by storm. And I know it’s not the first piñata cake. But it’s got to be the first rainbow pinata cake. …

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sugarlicious_guideSo the sweets side of edible crafting can be pretty darn confusing. You have your cookies, cupcakes, cakes, marshmallows, cake pops, fondant, royal icing, frosting, candy clay, candy melts, edible pens, sprinkles, and oh my. What goes with what? Can …

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summer_smoresYes, this is a sunbathing chocolate bar on a graham cracker and marshmallow chair lounging on the beach, but see the story of how he and his pals got there (and got a wee bit too much sun) HERE at

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It’s still Friday, so I’m still sharing some ideas for the kiddos to have fun in the kitchen.

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Turn watercolors into monogram straw toppers at Studio DIY.

Make JellO fishbowls at babble.

Play Cheez-It tic tac toe

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It may be cliche, but the Dad in my house definitely likes his beer. I type, as I nervously look out the window at the two stories of hops vines growing out back that are starting to attack the house. …

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Lest we forget why we in the States have a three-day weekend, you must see these gorgeous, heart-warming dog tag cookies created by Beth at Hungry Happenings. An homage to those men and women who have lost their …

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