I’m just loving everything over at Paper Plate and Plane. And you all know I can’t resist any food on a stick. And I’ve an especial respect for non-sweets on a stick, since they are so much rarer. Check out these gorgeous food bouquets HERE, and find tips on making your own from pinwheel sandwiches, spring rolls, macarons, … Read More ...
Pretty Pastel Christmas Dessert Table
Oh my goodness oh my goodness oh my goodness. J’adore (because it feels sorta French and romantic) this gorgeous Vintage Pastel Christmas table from Glorious Treats. See all the details HERE. There are so many amazing, sweet treats I won’t even waste time yakking about them and let you get right over there.
You’re Invited to a Christmas Cookie (Linkup) Party
For the next week, six blogs (ready for links? Cute As a Fox, My Insanity, Aly and Ash, Somewhat Simple, I Love Lil’ Luna, and Sassy Sites) are teaming up for a link up party to share favorite Christmas cookies. Visit any of the blogs for details on how you can share your own! … Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread Cups
Learn how to make gingerbread cups HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in sidebar). And as if that wasn’t sweet enough, they are also filled with chocolate! Mmmm.… Read More ...
Time Travel Kitchen
Potage of Venison circa 1674, Syrup of Pippins circa 1669… If you’re even the slightest bit intrigued or even the slightest bit of the nerd I am (yay for foodies and academia!) and had the slightest bit of interest in this vintage Thanksgiving post, then you may just adore Time Travel Kitchen. Right now, I’m most interested in … Read More ...
He’s a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. One Mean Cupcake.
Grinch cupcakes. These should be a new staple of Christmas, I think. Learn how to make Grinch cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!. And it’s difficult, but I’ll refrain from showing the picture of the surprise inside. You’ll have to visit Sugar Swings! to see.
Best wishes for a Happy Holiday!
Looking for Grinch theme decorations? Check these out. 
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Kodachrome Christmas
Relive your Christmases past, or any holiday past for that matter, with these photos that bring at least the ancient me back to the good old days. Chow bought up some of the final Kodachrome film to be made by Kodak and used it for Christmas dinner. See the results HERE. This dessert buffet. Wow.
Butchery Diagram Art
Check out these creative interpretations of butchery diagrams featured on the kitchn by Alyson of Meat Sections. One for every day of the year. And take heart non-carnivores. Beyond meat is represented, too. Like Glogg from Day 320. Or how about some unreal, like Domokun Butchery (Day 95). And find prints at her etsy shop, Drywell … Read More ...
Cotton Candy Machine
Cotton candy… from other candy. Apparently you can drop any of your favorite candy in this magical machine and it will turn it into cotton candy. Check out the cotton candy machine HERE. Via Tasteologie.… Read More ...
Candy Snowglobe
How darling is this truffle and candy snowman snowglobe from Country Living? Learn how to make ’em HERE.… Read More ...
Store-bought Cookies into Christmas Masterpieces
I love the whole concept behind these semi-homemade decorated Christmas cookies from The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Decorating store-bought cookies frees up so much time and allows new decorators to experiment a bit without spending hours in the kitchen just to get to the fun part. See her Christmas masterpieces and learn what she did HERE.
Mixed-Up Snowman Snacks
Love this snowman all mixed up as a snack from Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. Marshmallow snowballs, pretzel arms, sprinkle noses… all mixed up in a clever little package with a free printable to boot. Click HERE for the how-tos.… Read More ...
Edible Ink Cookie Tutorial AND a Cookie Decorator Directory
Okay everybody, we have a couple things to talk about here. First, this wonderful tutorial on creating edible ink images on cookies HERE at the equally wonderful Sweetopia. I know. Gorgeous, right? But it gets even better. A new bookmark for you: This Cookie Decorator Directory. Yep. Sweetopia is compiling a resources list for those looking to order decorated … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Sandwich
An unending supply of clever, cute, easy holiday-on-your-plate lunches from Little Food Junction. Check out the latest and learn how to make it: Christmas Tree Sandwich.… Read More ...
Cranberries, Salsa and Laundry
Yes, this cranberry salsa created by Suzie of Avoiding the Laundry looks wonderfully unique and yummy (find the recipe HERE), but I’m also going to nudge you over to Avoiding the Laundry just to browse all the great crafty finds. Like these snowman marshmallows from It’s always a party at the Parkers. Or these insanely adorable free … Read More ...