I’m a big fan of illustrated recipes, so I adore the site They Draw and Cook (see?). Well, I’m also a big fan of kids in the kitchen, so on my recent visit, imagine my delight to see they now have a Kids version. Check out Kids Draw and Cook HERE. Shown is Cheese on Toast by … Read More ...
Fruit and Veggie Wedding Decor
Visit Cap Classique for roundups of ideas for using veggies as wedding (or party) decor and ideas for using fruits. Shown are peas by Robert and Kathleen Photography via Style Me Pretty and the hanging tomatoes are found at Luna and Chloe Weddings.
[tags]weddings, party, decor, fruits, vegetables, centerpieces, tomatoes, peas[/tags]
Caviar and Vodka
Yep… just a typical Friday night for me. Caviar and vodka. See this beautiful spread of caviar and vodka photographed by Kate Harrison for this wedding featured on Snippet and Ink, spotted on At Home with Kim Vallee.
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Star Wars Birthday
Check out the spectacular dessert table for this Star Wars party created by parties by shindig (as seen featured on kara’s party ideas). Treats included yoda soda, Death Star donuts, light saber treats and out of this world cupcakes.
[tags]Star Wars, birthday parties, dessert tables, cupcakes[/tags]
The Wizard of Oz… Told through Cupcakes
Once again, I’m astounded by an event from Send in the Clowns (see here for my prior post). Check out this amazing Wizard of Oz party HERE. What got me? An avid fan of Wizard of Oz, one of my all-time favorite books and movies? The cupcake tower that tells the story, from tornado to rainbow, created for the … Read More ...
Cupcake Skewers
The site pizzazzerie, full o’ gift and entertaining ideas, must know my penchant for sweets on sticks when they sent us these cupcake skewer ideas. All I need to hear is “cupcake” and “skewer” and I’m sold. Check them out at this build your own cobbler party (fantastic idea) HERE and this daisy teal party HERE.
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A Table Pretty in Pink, Green and Daisies. And Vodka.
A little flashback to Spring… some preppy tablescape inspiration. Clockwise from top:
1. Grass and daisy placemat, spotted on the Hostess with the Mostess blog.
2. Mini DIY Cake from Oh Joy Eats.
3. How to pipe daisies with frosting from Wilton.
4. Bubblegum vodka lemonade. Yes. Bubblegum vodka lemonade. From Taylor Takes a Taste.… Read More ...
The Surprising Versatility of Cheetos… Rachel Ray, Sushi and More
Now this is a commitment to art, celebrity and orange fingers: A huge portrait of Rachel Ray created with Cheetos by artist Jason Baalman. The show aired recently, and is discussed HERE at slashfood.
Who knew you could do so much with Cheetos? Cheetos, apparently. Check out their recipe ideas HERE, including broccoli Cheetos, Cheetos sushi and Cheetos … Read More ...
Cake Bunting… A New Trend?
Hmmm, dare I declare a trend? I shall: Tiny little bunting. I remember seeing bunting at the celebration shoppe to adorn a cupcake stand and the image has stuck with me. When I happened upon this cake bunting at Design Sponge, well…I’d say a second sighting is enough for a trend. The cake bunting, made from vintage and reused … Read More ...
Top 40 Cupcake Frosting Combos
Check out this list on The Stir of the proclaimed 40 best cupcake frosting combos. Makes me want to try a Guinness cupcake with Bailey’s cream frosting or Earl Grey Cupcakes with lavender frosting.
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An Ice Cream Cone Study
Which is your favorite? Waffle? Sugar? Wafer? Check out this study of your options, complete with advantages and disadvantages of each, HERE at CakeSpy.
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Food on a Stick
It’s well documented that I’m a sucker for food on a stick. Any food on a stick. So I was a sucker for this spread at Sweet Paul. Check it out HERE, created for a Food on a stick magazine spread for Parents magazine.
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Eye Candy: Cartoon Cupcakes
Check out Cupcakes Take the Cake for a roundup of cartoon-themed cupcakes from their flickr pool. Shown are Adult Swim cupcakes by death by cupcake.
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8-Ball Cupcakes
Well, minus the 8-ball as black sprinkles are a tough find in non-Halloween months. As a (former, thanks a lot kid) pool player myself I couldn’t resist posting these pool hall cupcakes. Check them out HERE at A Crafty Escape, inspired by the book, Hello, Cupcake.
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Food Station Ideas
Find a round up of food station ideas for weddings HERE at Intimate Weddings. The ideas, such as a pasta station, mac n’ cheese, or crepes, would be great for parties, too.
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