Nerd that I am, I find such things as the history of food fascinating. And so, I’m compelled to share this brief History of Popsicles at Country Living.
Candy Cupcakes
Sigh. I do wish I had attended the Fancy Foods Show in NYC last weekend, and so I shall have to live vicariously… As featured HERE on Cupcakes Take the Cake, check out these candy cupcakes from Ooh la la Candy. Packaging candy as cupcakes? Fantastic concept.
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Flower Fruit Pops
Find tips on making pops with cookie cutters and fresh fruit (like these crazy cute flowers from cantaloupe and watermelon) HERE at Bakers Royale.
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Bug-Themed Party
Check out all the buggy inspiration for party snacks and treats HERE at Homemaking Fun, like ants on a log (of course,) ladybug strawberries and worm hot dogs.
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Ice Cream Toppings Bar
Some DIY sundae party planning ideas….Check out this gorgeous toppings bar from Amy Atlas on her blog, Sweet Designs, created for a Kelly Ripa/Electrolux event to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. And to help the fund, CLICK HERE to build your own virtual banana split (for each banana split, Electrolux donates a dollar to the fund).
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Ice Shot Glasses
Not only are these ice shot glasses, but these are clever ice shot glasses
, filled with sprinkles and mint and other clever things. Find the inspiration HERE at Zoom Yumy.… Read More ...
DIY Lemonade Stand
I think I would spend way more than a quarter a glass just for this ambiance. See the details of this cleverly decorated lemonade stand (with sweets) HERE at paper and cake, and you can purchase the printables HERE, which includes the signs, treat wraps, pinwheels, paper chains, straw markers, jar labels, and lots more.
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Pig Pen Cake
I thought immediately of the Three Little Pigs when I saw this clever cake. Find the recipe for the cake and piggy inspiration HERE at Sugar and Everything Nice.
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Twister Party
Find sweet tips on throwing a Twister-themed party HERE at parents.com, like this simple Twister cake and bright rainbow pretzel favors. (Note: You may have to register on the site to get the details, but it’s free to register.)
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Rainbow Bacon
It seems everything is coming up rainbows lately (see here and here and here and here and, well, there are more, but you get the idea). According to cafemom, according to BaconToday.com, Neil Caldwell dies bacon. No how-tos, I’m afraid, apparently, this is still a secret. I’m sure it’s just a matter of time, though…
Ice Cube Art
Find this quick and easy idea for making art from ice and food coloring HERE at Craftzine.com.
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Skater Girl Cupcakes
How I wish I could go back a few, ahem, years and become a skater girl just to get these cupcakes. Find them HERE at Baking with Ashley.
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Free 4th of July Party Printables
Find a plethora of 4th of July printables for your party (that is correct use of “plethora,” no? couldn’t resist the alliteration) HERE, courtesy of Tweedle Dee Designs. Printables include these cute cupcake toppers, straw flags and bottle labels.
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Fun Lunch Inspiration
Eye candy galore is the foodie site leukelunch….unless you speak Dutch–I believe it’s Dutch, am I wrong?–then you are in a lucky place, for you also have the how-tos for creating these goodies. But a visit is worth the trip for the lunch box inspiration. Find all sorts of fun fruits, veggies, sandwich and bento ideas. Find ideas HERE… Read More ...
Food Ballet
The skills and patience it must take to create stop motion video awes me, skills and patience I wish I had. Check out this video of an assortment of fruits, veggies and candies dance a ballet by Lina Fridman and Maira Fridman HERE at Serious Eats.With sound, if you can.
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