I’m afraid checkers is more my speed, though I did always want to master the game of Chess. Ah well, maybe when I retire. Find the how-tos and recipe to make this beautiful checkerboard cake and chocolate Chess pieces HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. (Translation tool available.)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Because it’s Summer here and almost 100 degrees, I figure I’ll just add ice cream to everything. Make chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Vanilla Ice Ice Baby
Sorry, but I had to do that. As one who came of age in the ’80s, no ’80s reference can go unnoticed. But aside from nostalgia, I just love this idea for iced coffee, tea, any nice and cool drink that needs more oomph. Make vanilla ice cubes HERE at Oh My Veggies.… Read More ...
“Firecracker” Rice Krispies Treats
Rice Krispies Treats for the 4th of July… now, with more pop! Pop Rocks, that is. Make “Firecracker” Rice Krispies Treats HERE at CraftTestDummies.com.
Homemade 4th of July Gumdrops
How sparkly and sweet and perfect to serve or give for the 4th of July (though I’m also thinking of plenty of other shapes and colors for every holiday). Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.
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Funfetti Cake Batter Marshmallows
Taking things in the marshmallow world up a notch… Marshmallows with oh-so-pretty Funfetti cake batter mixed in? Yes, please. Find the how-tos HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.… Read More ...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High Cupcakes
Yes, I’m very much old enough to know and appreciate each and every one of the references made by these Fast Times at Ridgemont High cupcakes. But I am imagining the piqued curiosity of those seeing these somehow unfamiliar with this ’80s movie masterpiece. Find the cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
JellO Pool and Broccoli Swamp
Hmmm, strange bedfellows, I suppose. Make this fun, kid-friendly, pool party JellO HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. The cookie kid even has swimmies on! And it seems somewhat cruel to now follow that up with broccoli, but it’s at least in a as kid-friendly as broccoli can be kind of way. Make a broccoli soup swamp… Read More ...
Make Your Own Sprinkle Ice Cream Cones
So so so genius and easy… I’m loving this idea to turn plain ice cream cones into festive party cups with chocolate and sprinkles. Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.… Read More ...
How to Keep Your Strawberries’ Attention
I could not figure out how in the world these super-patriotic strawberries could balance so perfectly in their tips. If you scroll to the end of the post, you’ll find the easy how-tos to make those strawberries stand at attention. Find them HERE at Blossomedge.… Read More ...
Easy Donut Topiary
Easy because it just takes a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts. And a couple of things to make them stick. That’s it. I’m already bookmarking this for Christmas-themed donuts. Find the how-tos to make a donut topiary HERE at tikkido.… Read More ...
Stars and Stripes Pie
Finally, a resolution to the blueberry vs. cherry pie debate. Just put both in there and turn it into a flag. Make a stars and stripes pie HERE at Woman’s Day.… Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Mustache Pops
This falls in the “simple yet so clever” category. Make red, white and blue Uncle Sam mustache pops HERE at no. 2 Pencil.… Read More ...
Painting a Watercolor Effect with Food Coloring
Have you ever tried painting on cookies, cupcakes or cake? This is me experimenting with food coloring and fondant. Find the results HERE at the decorated cookie.
BBQ Cupcakes
I love the kebabs most on these BBQ cupcakes. Toothpicks and gummy bear bits. How oh so clever. Find the step-by-step tutorial to make grill cupcakes HERE at Two Blonde Bloggers.… Read More ...