I am begging you. Plea
se, please, please CLICK HERE immediately to view the Christmas issue of Inspired Ideas online magazine.The muffin tin advent calendar, cookie cutter jewelry and snowflake cake shown here (the edible craftiest that I think justify this feature) are just a glimpse of what this clever, eclectic and charming magazine holds. You’ll also find tutorials … Read More ...
Paper Bag Turkey
What is it about this bag of popcorn-turned-paper bag turkey that is so endearing and appealing? Beyond clever. Learn how to make a brown bag turkey HERE at One Charming Party, found via the also endearing and appealing Gordon Gossip.… Read More ...
DIY Ricotta
Learn to make your own ricotta cheese HERE at Chow.… Read More ...
Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking
Added to my Christmas list: The six-volume, 2400 page book, Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking
, on the fusion of science and technology with food preparation. Yes, I’m interested in why plunging food in ice water doesn’t stop the cooking process, but the jaw-dropping photographs are what sold me. Read about the book HERE. And to … Read More ...
Doughnut Acorns
Learn how to make doughnut acorns HERE at Just My Delicious. A perfect Fall treat. (Translation tool in right sidebar.) And PS for the lazy or time-pressed (like me), these can be made with store-bought pop ’ems. Check it out here.… Read More ...
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
Pumpkin pie. In milkshake form. Yum. Find the recipe for pumpkin pie milkshakes HERE at Chasing Fireflies.… Read More ...
National Sandwich Day
How did I miss National Sandwich Day? Thank goodness for Savor the Thyme for setting me straight. Find a roundup of ridiculously tempting sandwiches HERE at Savor the Thyme shared by bloggers from across the country. I had a hard time choosing one to feature. Shown is a veggie and brie panini from Inspired RD.… Read More ...
Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies
Decorated cookies for Thanksgiving! After my own cookie coated heart. Find sugar cookie and icing recipes, decorating tips and some great links (from our very own Amanda) HERE at Amanda’s Cookin’.
Our basic and quick Sugar Cookie Recipe is perfect for rolled out cookie-cutter cookies, I have been using this recipe for years and it is my go-to … Read More ...
DIY Cornucopia
Pop-Tarts Recipe Contest
Think you can come up with a Fall themed recipe with Pop-Tarts? Enter the Mixing Bowl Pop-Tarts recipe contest for a chance to win $250. Find all the contest details HERE. And just in case you need some inspiration, look what I found for you on the Pop-Tarts site: A Thanksgiving Pop-Tarts breakfast.
Homemade Pop-tarts are really popular … Read More ...
Book Review- BAKE! by Nick Malgieri
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 ...
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 Ideas
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 ...