Little known fact about me: I was the Pogo Stick champion of our neighborhood. My record was over 300 boing boing boings without falling. If this is not impressive (or in any way athletic), don’t tell me, because I have so few athletic achievements. AND this is on an old, rusty, metal handmedown pogo stick (seriously, was there any concern … Read More ...
Potted Violet Cookies
So utterly pretty and lovely, I love the added dimension. Learn to make these potted violet cookies with royal icing violets HERE at The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle.… Read More ...
Cake Martini
Is it too early for a cake vodka martini? Because yum. Make it HERE at Sugarcrafter.… Read More ...
Gingham Picnic Cookies
Gingham. Picnic. Cookies. With ants. I think that says it all. How superperfect to serve at a BBQ. Or, um, a picnic. Make them HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Earth Day Pancakes
Earth Day edibles are taking over bunnies the world wide (web) over… Make Earth pancakes (especially impressive that the continents are so well represented with hard-to-control batter!) HERE at Creative Food.
It’s a Very Veggie World, Indeed
As I just mentioned, Ashley of Cute as a Fox led me to this fantastic book on edible crafting with vegetables by edible crafter master Clare Crespo for Country Crock. The book is chock full of cute, doable and clever ideas for turning vegetables way funner. Find the free downloadable book, A Very Veggie World, HERE.
Eggplant Car
It’s been ages upon ages since I posted on Clare Crespo, the genius of food art that helped inspire me to take food decorating beyond cookies. (I assume you’re familiar with her Yummy Fun.) Check out this post over at Cute as a Fox on Vegetable Art, inspired by Clare Crespo’s new digital cookbook in conjunction with Country … Read More ...
Earth Day JellO Jigglers
Get kids to appreciate Earth Day through JellO. Love these easy-to-make Earth JellO jigglers. Find the how-tos HERE at We-Made-That.com.… Read More ...
Ladybug Cupcakes
What is it about these ladybug cupcakes that is especially endearing? I think it’s the peeking eyes. Regardless, they are adorable. Be sure to check out the inside, too. Learn to make them HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. (translation tool available).… Read More ...
Marshmallow Wedding Cakes and More from The Marshmallow Studio
Everything The Marshmallow Studio makes is impressive candy-on-a-stick marvels. Case in point: Wedding cake marshmallows on a stick. And I won’t even get started on the brides and grooms. Make sure to scroll through the site for recipes, ideas and marshmallow news. AND, they offer classes.… Read More ...
Earth Day Chocolate Popcorn Trees
Whatta yummy way to celebrate Earth Day: Chocolate and Popcorn. Learn to make these crazy clever trees from chocolate, colored popcorn and candy buttons (genius for fruit) HERE at Hungry Happenings!.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing variety of popcorn flavored salts… Read More ...
Puff Pastry Rose Pops
I know I have many food weaknesses, but in case I’ve not mentioned it before, one is puff pastry. Just like my mom, puff pastry finds its way into my menu pretty frequently, both dinner and dessert. Now I have these puff pastry rose pops on my to-do list. Learn to make them HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Bumble Bee Cookies
What an adorable addition to a bumble bee-themed party, yes? Makes me look forward to summer (but not to the real bees). Make super-easy bumble bee cookies from store-bought wafers HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.… Read More ...
Cookie Wallpaper
It’s funny, the difference in our feelings towards germs in childhood vs. adulthood. “Ew, holy germfest” never even crossed my mind from the notion of Willy Wonka’s lickable wallpaper, but that’s the first thing I thought of when spotting this lickable Jaffe Cake elevator. The unique ad campaign is currently being tested in an elevator in London. Read more HERE… Read More ...
Bird’s Party Magazine, Spring/Summer 2012 Issue, is Out!!
You know the magazine, that clever party mag by Bird’s Party filled with ideas, recipes and how-tos for parties? A partial list of the parties inside include Mother’s Day, 4th of July, golf, Spring-themed, Olympics, graduation, birthday, 4th of July, and more. There’s a pancake breakfast, a street party… I love the wide range of styles in this magazine, too, … Read More ...