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Valentine’s Twinkies on a Stick

meaghan mountford — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:37:40 +0000

Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows all I needed was the Twinkie on a stick. But then you throw in all the Valentine’s Day icing goodness, and well, I don’t even know how to handle the greatness. Make Valentine’s Twinkies on a stick HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.

Cupcake Picks Turn Star Wars Valentine’s Day Cards 3D

meaghan mountford — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:40:16 +0000

Please tell me that I can justify including these clever Valentine’s Day cards here because there are cupcakes involved. Well, cupcake supplies. Cupcake picks specifically. Even more specifically, cupcake picks turned perfect tool to make 3D Valentine’s Day cards. Find the free printable to make your own HERE at Cute as a Fox.

Oreo Cakester Valentines

meaghan mountford — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:06:29 +0000

Oreo Cakesters may be the perfect food. I mean, no of course nutritionally. But for crafting sweets. They are such an easy canvas. Check out these Oreo Cakesters dressed up (easily) for Valentine’s Day HERE at Cute Food for Kids.

JellO Origami

meaghan mountford — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:27:13 +0000

Wow. That’s what I said aloud when I spotted this JellO Origami. Or, Jellogami, as it’s named by My Jello Americans. Learn more about Jellogami HERE at My Jello Americans. By the way, I urge you to stay and hang out at this site a bit.

Fancied Up Oreo Cakesters

meaghan mountford — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:13:07 +0000

I believe the award for “quickest, easiest way ever to make a fancy treat” goes to Crissy’s Craft for adding pearl sprinkles to the edges of Oreo Cakesters. That’s it. Perfect for final hour Valentine’s Day dessert planning.

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Groundhog Day Pudding Cups

meaghan mountford — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:06:47 +0000

While I’m not liking the encroaching pressure of Groundhog Day without having had a good winter storm yet here in DC, I do appreciate that Groundhog day treats ideas are popping up everywhere. Make Groundhogs from store-bought cookies–and sitting on pudding cups, hee hee–HERE at pharMA.

And for any non-US readers who have not heard of Groundhog Day, I talk about what it is–ie. that we Americans are nuts–in this post HERE. If you really want to celebrate it in a big way, do so in Punxsutawney, PA.

Twinkie Tiramisu

meaghan mountford — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:48:49 +0000

You know how Twinkies filed for Chapter 11? Well, I’m glad to see that someone is doing their part to ensure the survival of the Twinkie. Like making classy desserts. Find the recipe for Twinkie Tiramisu HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.

Make Your Own Chalkboard Cheese Platter

meaghan mountford — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:53:27 +0000

Another simple genius idea: Make your own chalkboard cheese platter. A platter and some porcelain chalkboard paint. That’s it. So smart. Find the how-tos with photographs and important tips HERE at Wit and Whistle. {spotted on Pinterest}

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Which Cookie Sheet Should You Use?

meaghan mountford — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:37:00 +0000

Cookie sheets, cookie sheets, cookie sheets. Thin? Shiny? Dark? Heavy? Which ones do you use? The cookie sheet can make or break (literally) or burn your cookies, so thanks to Bridget of Bake at 350 for sharing her secret of which works best for her cookie decorating.

Snowman Face Oreo Cakester Pops

meaghan mountford — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:46:25 +0000

I defy you to find an un-cute snowman. By their very nature, as I always say…. Make Oreo Cakester snowman pops HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.

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The Twinkie’s in Trouble

meaghan mountford — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:47:29 +0000

Awwww. I had no idea that Hostess is about to file Chapter 11. What a sad day that will be to not walk in a store and have your childhood favorites there. I hope they can be saved! To promote the cause, CakeSpy reposted this hilarious collection of “51 Ways to Kill a Twinkie.” I remember this well from the first time around when I featured the original post back in 2008. That’s 2008. Wow.

Very Expensive Jimmy Choo Coffee Cup Sleeve

meaghan mountford — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:39:13 +0000

Seriously? Jimmy Choo makes a leather coffee cup sleeve that sells for $165. Seriously. For the green, rich person who has everything. It also comes in pink. Find it HERE. Spotted on Gizomdiva.

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Doritos Consomme

meaghan mountford — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:16:27 +0000

This is one of those rare occasions where I’m posting on a straight recipe (ie. not a “crafty” recipe that involves making something look like a frog or fairy wand), purely because of the coolness factor. It’s not often that I chow down on junk food, but when I do, Doritos is a good go-to choice for me. Man, I love Doritos. Who knew they could be the base of soup? Find the video how-tos to make Doritos Consomme HERE at Chow by Lauren Shockey, author of Four Kitchens.

Cupcake Liner Disco Ball

meaghan mountford — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:29:31 +0000

Relatively cheap, easy, and there are cupcake products involved. Love it. Make a cupcake liner disco ball for New Year’s Eve HERE at Backstitch Baby.

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Hungry as a Horse Spaghetti Measure

meaghan mountford — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:17:12 +0000

Despite the fact that I’ve been boiling spaghetti for over twenty years now, I still misjudge the amount almost every time. Guess I need this spaghetti measuring tool: one person, two people, hungry enough to eat a horse. Very clever. Spotted at Foodiggity, find it here at the Reykjavik Corner Store.