Sometimes you just have to spell it out for some people. And of course there’s a story behind the love knots. Find it and the recipe HERE at CakeSpy.… Read More ...
Kids-Can-Do Candy Heart Pops
And speaking of candy heart pops, yet another one of mine to share (I swear this isn’t turning into only me, I just have an incredible busy and productive month. I promise to slack off in a big way come March. Maybe April.) I made these kid-friendly candy pops for Valentine’s Day–and they really are kid-friendly since my four-year old … Read More ...
Candy Cane Heart Pops
STILL have leftover candy canes? Make candy heart pops! Learn how HERE at PaperVine. And bonus, check out the cutie kids with their candy pops!… Read More ...
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
I simply must pull out my crock pot more, especially as today’s dreary cold and drizzly DC weather could use some hot chocolate. Find the most lovely step-by-step photographs to make crock pot hot cocoa HERE at Smashed Peas and Carrots.… Read More ...
Crushed Conversation Heart Cookie Pops
Maybe just a little contrary to Valentine’s Day (smashing conversation heart candies ), but really, that wasn’t my intent (I left one in tact, see?). I made these crushed conversation heart chocolate cookie pops for a guest post over at The TomKat Studio today. Find all the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Monster Valentine’s Cupcakes
Everything about these is just so right. The candy suggesting smiles, the fuzzy cuteness, the big sparkly heart eyes. Love ’em. Find the how-tos HERE at Buttercream Blondie.… Read More ...
Beef Jerky Underwear
Also known as “Brief Jerky.” Wonder if these would work with fruit roll-ups for vegetarians? Would probably be too sticky. Find the how-tos HERE at Instructables, by user Carleyy. Spotted on Foodiggity.… Read More ...
How To Make Dipped Strawberries in a Chocolate Box
Chocolate-dipped strawberries with cute heart sprinkles served in a totally edible chocolate box? I have a chocolate-dipped strawberry obsessed friend born on Valentine’s Day who would go bonkers for these. Hmmm… wonder if they are shippable. Learn to make this luxurious treat HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe blog… Read More ...
Valentine’s Twinkies on a Stick
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.… Read More ...
Valentine’s JellO Hearts
JellO just has infinite possibility. It’s the one crafty treat I’ve yet to dive into (I don’t mean literally, of course). Make JellO hearts for Valentine’s Day HERE at the Hungry Housewife.… Read More ...
Homemade Marshmallow Peeps
Is it too early to start thinking about Easter? No? Good. Because I always appreciate a good store-bought candy turned homemade. Learn to make homemade marshmallow Peeps HERE at Miss Anthropist’s Kitchen.… Read More ...
Puppy Pot Pie
Pot pie stands by mac n’ cheese and ice box cake on my list of favorite, dessert island foods. Love pot pies. Especially pot pies that look like other stuff, like cute puppies. Make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Glazed Heart Cookie Glass Toppers
I’m crazy in love. Crazy in love with these Valentine’s Day glazed heart cookie toppers for milk bottles. They even have a hole for a Cupid’s arrow straw. I mean isn’t that just perfection? Learn to make them HERE at Cookies and Cups.… Read More ...
Chocolate, Pudding and Meringue “Cupcakes”
Looks like a cutie chocolate cupcake with pink icing. It’s really a cutie edible chocolate cup filled with pudding and topped with meringue. Oops, just gave it away. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Club ChicaCircle.… Read More ...
Sending Love and Kisses Cupcake Toppers
I think the heart with the scroll is my favorite. Or maybe the envelope. Or the lips. Find great step-by-step photos to make these Valentine’s Day cupcake toppers from fondant HERE at Lynlee’s Petite Cakes.… Read More ...