Not only is propping, posing, and photographing big time fun, but it sustains the life of the party for as long the life of the picture. This first birthday party featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog, purposed around capturing rapidly fleeting moments, inspired this week’s Party Monday. I think we can agree the mustache prop trend is … Read More ...
Edible Crafts for Kids
How could I possibly not include this post from babble here: 5 Crafts Your Kids Can Eat. Especially as the opening line is “Edible crafts are a bit of a rage these days.” (Um, you’re welcome. OK, just kidding. I won’t take alllll the credit.) The collection includes: a recipe for candy play dough, chocolate ice cream bowls, edible … Read More ...
Seaside Lunch Bento Box IDea
As one who basically grew up with sand in my toes (my great grandfather was a light house keeper), I’m a sucker for any seaside-themed food. So of course I adore this muffin tin lunch from another lunch. Find tips on making this spread HERE, which includes an octopus … Read More ...
Cookbook Giveaway!!!! Two Ways to Go Green: Preserving vs. Eating Fresh
Thanks to the generosity of From Storey Publishing, I have two yummy books to giveaway! in Put ’em Up: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook, by Sherri Brooks Vinton and Recipes from the Root Cellar by Andrea Chesman.
My love of things in mason jars is well documented on this blog, so it’s about time I looked … Read More ...
Watermelon Chips
I am utterly fascinated by this experiment: dehydrating watermelon. What would be left? Watermelon chips. Find the how-tos HERE at Playing House.
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National S’Mores Day Roundups
So I’ve a confession. I forgot about National S’Mores Day, and here it is near evening and I’ve only just discovered my error thanks to Amy Atlas. So some roundups from those who were more on the ball: Find the aforementioned Amy Atlas’s roundup HERE. (And on a sidenote, those are my s’mores on a stick featured on … Read More ...
DIY Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream cake just might vie for the number one spot with ice box cake as my favorite all-time dessert. Learn to make your own HERE at eighteen25.
[tags]ice cream cake, homemade[/tags]
… Read More ...Seashore Sweets
A round up of recipes and how-tos for sweets inspired by the shore…
1. Rose water Madeleines from Martha.
2. DIY fondant shells from My Romantic Home.
3. Make your own sea glass candy from Intimate Weddings.
4. Starfish cupcakes from the cupcake recipes, via Frost Me.
5. Shells and pearls cupcakes from Martha.… Read More ...
Cupcake Liner Giveaway at Sweetopia
Visit Sweetopia to enter the giveaway for cupcake liners from the renowned Vestli House. Click HERE for the details.
[tags]giveaway, cupcake liners, baking cups[/tags]
… Read More ...8-Ball Cupcakes
Well, minus the 8-ball as black sprinkles are a tough find in non-Halloween months. As a (former, thanks a lot kid) pool player myself I couldn’t resist posting these pool hall cupcakes. Check them out HERE at A Crafty Escape, inspired by the book, Hello, Cupcake.
[tags]pool, games, cupcakes, sprinkles[/tags]
… Read More ...PB and J Ice Cream Cone
Clever, if a bit odd. This PB and J ice cream cone is made from peanut butter toast and strawberry ice cream. Find it HERE at Craftzine.com. Find the detailed how-tos (including a recipe for homemade ice cream) HERE at Grathio Labs.
[tags]ice cream cones, strawberries, ice cream, toast, peanut butter[/tags]
… Read More ...Kiwi Monster! And Fun Lunches for Kids
Eek! Another fruit monster! (see here to explain that reference). This yummy lunch was inspired by Little Bunny Foo Foo. Find tips on creating your own HERE at another lunch, along with lots of fun kiddie lunch bento ideas.
[tags]kids, lunch, bento boxes, fruit[/tags]
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out … Read More ...
Flower and Candy Centerpieces
Of course candy makes everything better, even centerpieces. Learn how to make this candy and flower centerpiece HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog.
[tags]candy, flowers, baby shower, centerpiece[/tags]
… Read More ...DIY Wedding Cakes
Find a roundup of DIY wedding cake ideas HERE at Martha, like this sorbet bombe, rose cake or crushed candy cake, with tips how to make each.
[tags]DIY, wedding cakes, royal icing, roses, sorbet, candy[/tags]
… Read More ...Inside Out S’mores
As promised… more s’mores! There are just so many clever variations by so many clever folks out there. Like these fantastic s’mores candy bars at one of my favorite blogs, Not So Humble Pie. Learn how to make them HERE, including a video link all about tempering chocolate.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
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