I’m such a sucker for famous art translated onto sweets (really, see here). Find this Gustav Klimt cupcake in honor of Mother’s Day–and tips to make it–HERE at Sweetology.… Read More ...
Stained Glass Cookies for Mom
I found two submissions in my Inbox today for beautiful, stained glass cookies for Mother’s Day. Hence my conclusion that stained glass cookies for Mother’s Day are a must this year, so best get baking. Find step-by-step how-tos for making heart stained glass cookies (on a tree! So lovely) HERE at Cake Whiz. And I also love the idea … Read More ...
Food Photography for Bloggers
Taking decent food photographs for my blog is a constant struggle for me, as it doesn’t come easily, so I always pause when I see tutorials and lessons. The key to getting featured (hint hint, here and elsewhere), to promoting your blog, to the success of your blog, I truly believe, lies in large part on the quality of your … Read More ...
Flower Cookie Pop Favors
One from me now. I made these (easy-to-decorate-especially-for-new-decorators) flower cookie pops as a guest post for Sheek Shindigs. Check out the tutorial HERE.… Read More ...
DIY Pop Rocks
You know you’re a kid of the ’80s when you equate “Pop Rocks” with the urban legend (yes, sorry fellow kids of the ’80s who still believe, it’s a legend) that Mikey of the Life commercials met his doom via a deadly combo of Pop Rocks and soda. That was my first thought at spotting this recipe to … Read More ...
Cupcake Pom Poms
I’m already picturing these in rainbow colors for my daughter’s rainbow-themed 4th. If she still loves rainbows and unicorns (and trains and carousels and Backyardigans) by August. Find a step-by-step photo tutorial to make your own (easily!) HERE at Kara’s Party Ideas.… Read More ...
Hummingbird Cake
I’ve spotted about ten cakes and cupcakes dubbed “hummingbird” in the last week or so. Or maybe hummingbirds are on my mind for reasons totally unknown. Regardless, find the recipe for this flower topped yumminess HERE at babble.… Read More ...
Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies
Even though I just recently posted on a fuzzy pink slipper sweet (here), how can I possibly not post on this fuzzy pink slipper version made with Nutter Butters and shaved candy melts? Find the recipe and step-by-step instructions HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
How to Bake Just Two Cupcakes
I rarely post on straight recipes (side note to those submitting recipes, drinks, etc…. I rarely post on straight recipes), but these portion-controlled cupcakes are an example of an exception. Because isn’t crafty to only bake TWO cupcakes? Learn to whip up only two cupcakes, rather than a whole batch, HERE at A Cup Full of Cake, from instructions … Read More ...
Beer Jello and Margarita Cupcakes
Beer Jello! Yes, that exclamation point was there before I realized there was also an explanation point in the photograph. Find a recipe for beer Jello (perfect for Cinco de Mayo) HERE at Sugar Swings!. And if that’s not enough sweet booze, you’ll also find a recipe for margarita cupcakes.
Sombrero Cookies
Sombrero cookies! For tomorrow! You know, cuz it’s Cinco de Mayo
! (And my friend’s birthday, but that has nothing to do with sombreros.) Learn to make ’em HERE at Random Thoughts of a Supermom.… Read More ...
Calla Lily Tuile Cookies
So beautiful and lovely for Mother’s Day: Calla Lily tuile cookies with lemon ricotta filling from Paper, Plate and Plane. Made from fortune cookie batter, find the recipe and how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Toys and Food Together at Last
Recipes, toys, collectibles and artwork all in one? It’s true. There does exist a place where all such things converge. Check out Play With My Food, where a “mild mannered toy collector by day” and a “crusader for a humane diet…also by day” creates food. Then scenes with toys and said food. Superheros are well-represented. {spotted on Foodiggity}… Read More ...
Cupcake-Stuffed Strawberries
Nope, I didn’t mix that up. Learn to stuff strawberries with cupcakes HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.… Read More ...
Mini Kabobs
I love all things miniature. (Well, and on sticks. And stuff in mason jars, but that doesn’t apply here.) Make cute li’l kabobs HERE at Little Nummies.… Read More ...