One more check on the list for the legitimacy of sugar as an artistic medium. Apparently sugar is an oft-used tool for glassblowers when creating prototypes for future glass designs. A recent event held in Spain, oh!BCN, celebrated the relationship between glass and gastronomy, during which “several teams of local and international glass artists and designers got together with … Read More ...
Hanukkah Dessert Table
The menorah cupcakes, the serving idea for applesauce, the paper chain… this Hanukkah table is so cute and re-creatable, I think. Find the table featured HERE at Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs, by Nicolle of Libby Lane Press.… Read More ...
Twelve Days of Modeling Chocolate
Who knew that so many ideas could spring from an egg-shape? Find the round up and links to tutorials for twelve days of modeling chocolate ideas for Christmas and winter from an egg cookie cutter HERE at Hungry Happenings. And bonus! Check out the fabulous giveaway hosted by Hungry Happenings to make your own.… Read More ...
Snowball Fight Cookies
Ah, a much warmer, sweeter, more civil way to have a snowball fight: Via cookies. Find the idea HERE at Ode to Inspiration.… Read More ...
Tiny Figgy Puddings
Every time I see anything related to figgy pudding I can’t help but sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” in my head. Turn bite-size chocolates into tiny figgy pudding HERE at Luvcrumbs.
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Gingerbread Boy and Girl Marshmallow Pops
Gotta love the cute and easy part. Make gingerbread boy and girl pops from marshmallows, cinnamon and sugar HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Bite-Size Frosty Cranberry Cookies
Yet another one from me. (I wasn’t planning on being so cookie-productive this season, and was instead going to take it easy, but then things somehow went in another direction. Forgive the indulgence here.) I made these bite-size frosty “cranberry” cookies for a monthlong cookie-sharing party over at In Katrina’s Kitchen. For the cranberry cookie how-tos, click HERE. … Read More ...
Elf Hat Snack
Any snack that combines Christmas and Bugles (oh, Bugles, remember me from childhood?) is alright by me. Make Elf hat peppermint popcorn snack mix HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
The Holiday Versatility of Madeleines
Because all you have to do is change the colors around… first we had some for Halloween, now a few for the next couple of weeks. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, every thing is covered. Find the how-tos HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Dressing Up Plastic and Recyclable Containers for Food Gifts
Find ideas for dressing up boring plastic containers for Christmas treat gifts HERE at Better Homes and Gardens and ideas for recycling containers, such as parchment paper boxes, Pringles cans and ice cream containers, HERE.
And by the way, if you’re also a Pringles fan, check out this previous post.
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Creative Sufganiyot
For some twists on the jelly doughnut, check out this collection of reinvented jelly doughnut recipes HERE at Chow, such as (yum) apple cider Sufganiyot with salted caramel.… Read More ...
Polka Dot Christmas Cookies
These polka dot butter cookies are dressed up for Christmas, but I can see this idea for any festive cookies throughout the year. find them on Cute Everything.… Read More ...
Licorice Swizzle Stick
It’s the simplest ideas that are the most genius. I love this idea to dress up a cocktail (Christmas, sure, but any old time) with a swirl of red licorice lace. Find the idea HERE at Ladies Home Journal.
Update – Broken links have been removed from this post. Take a look at this Christmas Cocktail Recipe Book
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Christmas Tree Cupcake Toppers
What is most impressive is just how very tall this edible Christmas tree is atop the cupcake. That and the candy presents under the tree. Find the step-by-steps HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.… Read More ...
Food Weapon Art
Imagine our world if all the weapons were crafted from food (who am I kidding, then everyone would just fight over the best way to bake the bread and stir the JellO). The series is called Soft Guerilla, weapons made from softer materials, by British artist Kyle Bean. Shown are the JellO grenade and bread knuckles. (Not related, … Read More ...