I’m loving this cute fairy village cake I spotted on the celebration shoppe blog. Find the how-tos to make the cake HERE at Family Fun.
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The 2010 Washington Post Peeps Show Contest
Some of you may remember my raving over the impressive Washington Post Peeps Show contest last year (HERE). Well, it’s that time again! The 4th Annual Washington Post 2010 Peeps Contest. Contestants create a diorama of a famous scene (historic, artistic, pop culture, anything with meaning) and the main players must be Marshmallow Peeps. Find all … Read More ...
Lentil Salad with Flower Garnish
What a refreshing sight this lentil salad is with the two feet of snow outside my window. Yes. That’s lentil salad. With edible flower garnish. Find the recipe HERE at Eye Candy.
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Sweet Paul Recipe Contest
The lovely force behind the equally lovely Sweet Paul blog has announced the I’m-sure-to-be-lovely Sweet Paul Magazine debut. For a chance to be featured in the magazine and have your very own recipe made, styled and featured in the magazine, enter the Sweet Paul “My Happy Dish” recipe contest… Read More ...
Macaron Pops
Oh bakerella? Seriously? Macaron pops? (A little background, I’ve posted quite a bit on macarons here, and I even tried–miserably–to make my own based on a book I bought in Paris. My big ambition is to make the perfect macaron. Plus, I’m all about stuff on sticks, having spent a decade decorating cookie pops. Now, perhaps, you understand … Read More ...
Obama Sushi
Wow and wow again. (I know I just “wow”ed in the last post, but I believe this sushi merits a “wow”.) My friend sent me this link to sushi in the likes of Barack Obama, crafted by Kawasumi-sensei, a sushi chef teaching at Tokyo University. See the post HERE at InventorSpot. The many comments n this post and others … Read More ...
Mehndi-Inspired Cookies
The minute I saw these cookies at Sprinkle Bakes, I uttered a very audible “wow,” though no one was in the room. Learn how to make these gorgeous mehndi inspired cookies HERE.
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Science Cookie Roundup
Geek alert (I’m including myself in thie APB, by the way)! Not So Humble Pie has another fabulous roundup of science-themed cookies HERE. The amazing Darwin cake shown can be found HERE at Kitchen Fallout.
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Tutorial: Harry Potter Cookies
Find a fabulous tutorial for decorating Harry Potter cookies (in the likes, of the Weasleys, Harry, Hermione, Snape and You-Know-Who) HERE at Diamonds for Dessert. And fabulous had to be in italics because this tutorial is so lovely and creative. Also find a video link to the cookies’ inspiration: Potter Puppet Pals.
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Valentine’s Fairy Cookies
Learn how to not only decorate these adorable Valentine’s Day Cupid-esque Fairies, but learn how to avoid air bubbles in your royal icing with these step-by-steps from the fabulous Sweetopia.
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Valentine’s Gingerbread House
True eye candy: a Valentine’s Day gingerbread house. Spotted on Craftzine and made by craftastica, see the post HERE, including tips on how to make your own.
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Spy Party and Lego Agent Cake
Find tips on making this fabulous Lego “Agent” cake (and tips on throwing a spy-themed party) HERE at Roots and Wings Co.
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Olympic Nanaimo Bars
Find the how-tos for making nanaimo bars HERE at the kitchn, including a link to the Olympic Rings cookie cutter by the Vermont-based company, Ann Clark (love this cookie cutter supplier).
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Vintage Valentines with Edible Ink
I’ve been wanting to try frosting sheets and edible ink cartridges
for ages upon ages, so I’m glad bakerella took the leap. Read of her trials and tribulations and ultimate stunning success in turning vintage Valentine’s into gorgeous heart cookie pops HERE.
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Kid-Friendly Heart Day Ideas
The Crafty Crow is always a great go-to for kid-friendly ideas, like this candy heart wreath by Se7en + 1 , neopolitan cookies by Make Something Yummy, or these rose cupcake colors by Chica and Jo. (Click on the photos or the blog links for how-tos.)
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