Simpsons fan? Or cooking for a Simpsons fan? Learn to sculpt Sideshow Bob from a Jicama (aka “Mexican turnip”) at Only Knives, a site with articles, a blog and endless information on, you got it, knives.
… Read More ...Handmade (Edible) Christmas Gifts
There is an infinite source of material for a Handmade Christmas Day post in the world of edible crafts. Just about any fun food can be packaged as a gift. And so, I searched for sites that included just that… packaging. Martha has a couple features with great edible gift ideas and equally great packaging ideas, including detailed instructions and … Read More ...
Holiday Cookie Contest
Win a $500 gift card to Macys from the Holiday Gingerbread and Cookie Contest at FamilyFun.com. Submit your photos of a gingerbread house or holiday cookie before December 29th. Find detailed rules and info here. And while you’re on their site, you can browse around for more fun ideas and recipes, like this gingerbread train.
… Read More ...Celebrate with… Mangos!
Who would’ve thought a tropical fruit could play such a big role during the holiday season? The National Mango Board. Check out their site for everything you ever wanted to know about the mango. And then some. They have info on the mango, recipes, a section just for kids, crafts and suggestions for entertaining with mangos. This wintery mango … Read More ...
Apple Pie All Geeked Up
Check out this Apple Apple pie from Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories made from a square springform pan. They suggest making a lattice to keep the design from deforming while baking, which can be done by hand. But, of course, they used a “45 watt carbon-dioxide laser.” I put that in quotes because I don’t know what that is exactly. Pretty … Read More ...
Walking Through a Pocky Wonderland
I’m so glad to have stumbled upon “Not Quite Nigella,” a lovely, Australia-based foodie blog. Travel with the writer through her pocky forest. She provides details of her journey making this Japanese treat (cookie sticks dipped in chocolate) as well as gorgeous photography, recipes, how-tos and tips along the way. She experimented with organic fairtrade cocolo, cranberries, … Read More ...
How do YOU kill a Twinkie?
The good people at Cakespy tried 50 innovative ways to kill a Twinkie… no small task. So if you need some inspiration, scroll through their clever attempts at Twinkiecide. Make it listen to Randy Newman, have Teddy Grahams attack, make it into croutons, put bleach in its coffee (a la Heathers), turn it into a hot dog, feed it … Read More ...
Sweet Turkeys
Perhaps Tom would prefer you nibble on these turkey desserts rather than the real thing! Here are some ideas and links to how-tos for cupcakes, cakes, and more to celebrate turkey day.
The first is the most complicated of the bunch, but look how full of character he is. The detailed instructions can be found at pastrywiz.com. This site … Read More ...
Throw a Snowy Party…or Install a Skylight
O’ Domino…. so much more than a magazine. Their site offers decorating galleries, a hearty blog, DIY projects, answers, crafts, how-tos and more. Learn how to build a fire, make homemade Christmas ornaments, remove wallpaper, build a closet, install a skylight, consolidate old lipsticks. Click here for ideas on planning a White Christmas party (see the picture above), like … Read More ...
Let it Snow…Let it Snow…Let it Snow…
Check out all of these snow-inspired foodie products… From Sur la Table, the Holiday Ice Cream Sandwich maker. Ice cream. Snowman. Yep, that sounds about right.
Crate and Barrel has snowman and snowflake pancake molds and cookie presses.
Williams Sonoma has the cake pan.
Decorate your refrigerator with this magnet set from Spoon Sisters.
And thank you … Read More ...
Carrot Flowers (but really, more)
These super cute flower carrots are not only easy to make and a nice alternative to liven up a dish, but they give me a chance to talk about the great site, www.thekitchn.com, part of “Apartment Therapy.” The site’s mission is to help us all make our homes more beautiful by linking us to resources, ideas and an online … Read More ...
Turkey Pops are Here!
I was waiting for them, sure their arrival must be imminent. Bakerella’s famous cake pops dressed up as turkeys. I knew a fall or Thanksgiving theme was coming, but what would it be? Pilgrims? Cornucopias? Pumpkins? Turkeys, of course. The link to Bakerella’s turkey pops is found here. Her blog also offers the step by steps to make cake … Read More ...
Toast Dope (or Latte Dope)
So simple. So comfy. Whisk: a food blog, brings us this sweet recipe for cinnamon sugar to sprinkle on toast, “toast dope” (a new phrase for me), or your latte. It’s also easy to spend some time (sipping your latte) on this Canada-based foodie blog. The writer is working her way through a cooking school curriculum with the help … Read More ...
The Gingerbread Architect Sweepstakes
Enter the Ladies Home Journal sweepstakes for your chance to win The Gingerbread Architect, by Susan Matheson and Lauren Chattman. Send your entry by December 9th. Details found here. You can also go to the Ladies Home Journal site to download templates for a gingerbread house to make your own (as seen in their magazine, too).
One architect … Read More ...
“Cake” Decorating Toy
I believe every child should learn how to decorate with frosting as they learn how to color with a crayon. And I’m not just saying that because frosting bags take up such a huge part of my life. You can start them out on the right path with this felt cake decorating set from Craftsbury Kids. This site features … Read More ...