Gingerbread men. A classic this time of year. And Star Wars gingerbread men? Please let’s make these a classic for this time of year. See these guys HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Party Monday: Peppermint
1. dessert. Make peppermint houses w
ith Martha Stewart.
2. favors. Make peppermint ornaments at All You.
3. printables. Find all the inspiration you need for a peppermint party with this Christmas party created by Bird’s Party. I love the candy cane milkshakes. Find the Christmas candyland printables in the Bird’s Party Shop on etsy… Read More ...
TV-inspired Desserts
I love TV. I love desserts. I love TV-themed desserts. Find a bunch of desserts inspired by television characters HERE at CBS Watch Magazine. Spotted on CakeSpy. Shown is inspired by Hawaii Five-O.… 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.
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 ...
Marshmallow Snowmen and Hello Kitty’s Winter Home
Cute Food For Kids just never fails to meet the promise in her title. I mean sheesh, the cuteness just abounds! Check out her Christmas ideas HERE. My favorites? The Marshmallow Snowmen. Now I’ve seen marshmallow snowman before. I’ve even made them myself (here). But the little details. Those pom pom gum drop mittens? That’s a whole new … Read More ...
Party Monday: The Nutcracker
1.nutcrackers. Pier One Imports has a surprising number of nutcrackers.
2. food. Make sugar plums at Saveur.
3. favors. Craft beaded snowflakes at Martha Stewart.
4. cupcakes. Nutcracker cupcake kit from Meri Meri.
5. decor. Nutcracker centerpiece from Meri Meri.
6. cookies. Clara cookie cutter from coppergifts.com.… Read More ...
Christmas Caramel Popcorn Pops
Now, it’s well established that I like treats on sticks. Especially clever or unexpected treats on sticks. But then when the stick itself is clever and unexpected? Oh, that’s just a whole new level of fantastic. Like these caramel popcorn balls on a candy cane stick. Find them HERE at Kitchen Corners.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? … Read More ...
Unusual Edible Gift Ideas
I love this recent roundup of edible gift ideas from the kitchn for being totally unique borderline bizarre. Shown is Pine Cone Bud Syrup from Primitivizia. You’ll also find licorice jam, Tonga vanilla beans, and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Click HERE for the roundup and buying information.… Read More ...
More Sweet (Cookie) Adventures
Remember not too long ago when I posted about the awesomeness of cookie decorator Sweet Sugarbelle? Well check out her new blog, The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle for more cookie awesomeness, like these oilfield gingerbread men. I’m keeping my eye on this site for more recipes and tutorials, like this lesson in how to be innovative with your cookie … Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread Nutcracker
As one who loves Christmas, and the Nutcracker
, and gingerbread houses… I’m in awe of this charming gingerbread Nutcracker featured at cake power kids. The sweet stage was created by Cake Power and Baked Ideas for display at the NY Botanical Garden. Find behind the scenes glimpses of the gingerbread Nutcracker’s evolution HERE.… Read More ...
Gift Guides for the Hot Dog Lover, Food Tee Lover and More
Visit Serious Eats for foodie-specific gift ideas. They have a gift guide for the hot dog lover, the chocolate lover, the spicy food lover, kitchen gadget lover, even a food T-Shirt lover.… Read More ...
Gingerbread House Decorating Party
The brilliant minds at One Charming Party are in the midst of spreading clever how-tos for hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Party. Learn how to make cute invites HERE. And learn how to decorate a varitety of Graham cracker houses HERE.
Hosting a party? Check out these Gingerbread party Decorations
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Mystery Science Theater 3000 Melon
I’m just marveling at the time it must’ve taken to carve this MST3K melon. Find it HERE at Craftzine.… Read More ...