So the other day, I went to lunch with Nick Malgieri. It’s not very often I get to have lunch with a pastry chef and baker of his renown (or ever?), so I had to open this post with that sentence. If you’ve not heard of Mr. Malgieri, I can’t do his bio justice, read about him HERE. And this … Read More ...
Archives for November 2010
Candy Corn Coolers
Find the recipe for these sweet candy corn coolers HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. It’s dessert, drink and Thanksgiving all in one.
… Read More ...Pumpkin Pie but Not Pie
Doesn’t this pumpkin pie look delicious? But it’s not pie. Find out what it is and how to (easily) make it HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
… Read More ...Recipe Tuesday: Leftover Halloween Candy
This post lacks the savory, but perhaps anyone else saddled with hundreds of leftover pieces of Halloween candy might appreciate this collection.
1. Make a Halloween candy pie at Serious Eats, from CakeSpy.
2. Find a bunch of ideas at Real Simple, including Peppermint Patty brownies, Peanut M and Ms and Jelly cookies, and Skittles meringues… Read More ...
Time Bomb Ice
Remember waaaaay back when I posted on how to make crystal clear ice? Well, more fun with ice from Alcademics. This time, food coloring is trapped by ice to slowly turn your cocktail black. I know this is one day late for Halloween, but I think this brilliant idea survives the holiday. Find the food coloring ice trick … Read More ...
DIY Microwave Popcorn
Did anyone know this was even possible? To make your own microwave popcorn with a brown paper bag? My daughter adores microwave popcorn so I have to strictly police her intake. I love love love this idea. Find the how-tos for homemade microwave popcorn HERE at Our Best Bites.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy … Read More ...
How to Make Fondant
Check out The Crafty Penguin for a tutorial on how to make fondant, the first in a four-part tiered cake making series. You’ll find step-by-step photos with the recipe, too. Very important, since the texture is so important in making fondant.
… Read More ...DIY Dia De Los Muertos Cookies
Find the recipe and tips for decorating these Day of the Dead cookies HERE at Latina, courtesy of One Tough Cookie. {Spotted on The Crafty Crow}
… Read More ...Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls
A roundup of how-tos for making Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls:
Find detailed instructions and supplies HERE at MexicanSugarSkull.com.
Find more step-by-steps HERE at about.com.
Find instructions HERE at CraftyChica.com.
Find step-by-steps with photos HERE at GourmetSleuth.
… Read More ...Roundup: Scarecrow Treats
Party Monday: Rainbows and Unicorns
1. cake. Make a rainbow cake at raspberri cupcakes.
2. games. Play Twister.
3. cake. Make a unicorn cake at Parenting.com.
4. serve. Rainbow glasses from the MoMA Store.
5. drink. Rainbow test tube shooters from Urban Outfitters.
6. games. Unicorn tattoos.
7. serve. Rainbow sushi or cheese platter from Uncommon Goods.
8. games. … Read More ...