Finally. After waiting all winter–actually, two winters, since last winter was totally lame snow-wise–we have snow here in Washington DC as of today. We’re not knee deep or anything, but it’s a good, hearty dusting. I say keep it coming. I’m one hoping that the Groundhog does see his shadow and scurries away for another six weeks. Who’s with me? … Read More ...
Football Burgers n’ Buns
Football, football, everywhere football! And everything consumable football. Find the recipe for not just football hamburgers, but football buns HERE at Hungry Happenings. Bonus, you’ll also find links to other football party foods AND a great giveaway for football party snacking gear.
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Rice Krispies Treats Love Letters
Remember letters? I do. I used to write them. I had personalized stationery and everything. If you’re too young to remember letters, we who came of age pre-email used to write sentiments on paper, put the paper in an envelope, add a stamp (that you had to lick) and stick it in that box by street. Two days later, said … Read More ...
Love Match Marshmallows
We go together like… rainbows and unicorns? Milk and cookies? Bacon and eggs? There are a billion jillion matches you might substitute here. I could only think of a few. Draw love matches on marshmallow pops HERE at the decorated cookie (which is my other blog, by the way).… Read More ...
Rice Krispies Treats for Valentine’s Day
Think of all the easy and shortcut treats you can turn Valentines-y by just cutting out in the shapes of hearts and adding an arrow. Sure, Rice Krispies Treats, but also brownies, fudge… OK, that’s all I can think of now, but I’m working on three hours of sleep. I’m sure there are more. Make Rice Krispies Treats for Valentine’s … Read More ...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Apples
Who would have thought Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would have such longevity? I remember hearing about them in high school. And I was in high school in the ’80s. (And yet I’m only 21 years old. Amazing.) Make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle apples HERE at Creative Kid Snacks.… Read More ...
Pom Pom Cake Pops
Genius, genius, genius. Wait, one more genius. That’s what I deem this idea for pom pom cake pops. I could even get all bubbly like a cheerleader over this one. Find the how-tos to make pom pom cake pops HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
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Decorate a Cake with Chocolate Bark
Nothing is craftier than simply mixing things up. Taking something given and just using it in a totally new way. Like chocolate bark. But chocolate bark on the side of a cake, which looks like it requires a bit of Tetris skills to fit the pieces just so. Make chocolate bark cake HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Pancakes
So his day is almost over, but if ever there was a man worthy of having pancakes made in his honor EVERY day, it’s Martin Luther King, Jr. And maybe Ghandi. Make MLK pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Heart Pretzels
Hold everything. They now make heart shaped pretzels? Did everyone know about this but me? Look what you can do to them, too, to make them even more yummy and festive. Make heart pretzels HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Heart Lunch
All you need to add some love to your lunch (or probably more likely, your kid’s lunch) are a few heart-shaped cookie cutters. Case in point: This simple heart lunch HERE at Creative Food.… Read More ...
Fruit Roll-Up and Gummi Candy Lamp
Ah, an idea Tiffany’s should consider… This “glass” lampshade is made from fruit roll-ups and gummi candies. What a sweet way to add light (Even I’m groaning on the “sweet”). Find the how-tos HERE at Craftster, spotted on CakeSpy.… Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Printable Gum Wrappers
Even though I’m not a fan of gum chewing in general (seriously,incessant gum poppers, do you really think think the rest of the world can’t hear you?)… I can’t resist this too-cute, free printable for Valentine’s Day gum wrappers. Created by Anders Ruff, find the printable HERE at Skip to My Lou.… Read More ...
Fritter Footballs
I’m beginning to think any food item can be turned into a football or anything else you can imagine, in capable hands. That’s zucchini in that there football. Find the recipe for these clever zucchini fritter footballs HERE at Hungry Happenings.
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Bottle Aprons
I know we’re still a ways away from summer barbeques where I am in the world, but for those of you in warmer places or for those of you who are good at remembering things months later, how cute are these little aprons for bottles? Straw pocket included? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Pizzazzerie.… Read More ...