The ridiculous brilliance of others when it comes to clever sweets never ceases to amaze me. Specifically, the ridiculous brillance of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen when it comes to clever sweets never ceases to amaze me. Learn to make these Ball Drop Cupcakes HERE.… Read More ...
Pop Rocks Rice Krispie Treats
Pop Rocks in Rice Krispie Treats? Wonderful! Genius! Inspired! Find the how-tos HERE at Cupcake Project.… Read More ...
Neopolitan Cupcakes
I know I have way too many weaknesses (stuff on sticks, tiny food versions of bigger things, mason jars…) but did I ever mention my weakness for Neopolitan? Seriously. Since I was a kid. Something about that vision of brown, white, and pink stripes I can’t quite explain. Especially the Neopolitan concept applied to the unusual. Like cupcakes. Make Neopolitan … Read More ...
Edible Party Horns
I love chocolately, sprinkley goodness of these kid-friend edible part horns. Learn to make them HERE at Cooking With My Kid.… Read More ...
Cupcake Poppers
Are these a sacrilege to the Almighty Macaron or a brilliant twist in the cupcake world? I’m voting for the latter. Find the how-tos to make cupcake poppers (ie mini cupcake tops sandwiched with frosting) HERE at Tablespoon.… Read More ...
Game Day Cakes and Cupcakes
While I’m not usually associated with things that are sports-related, here is a roundup of game day goodies from Martha Stewart, including these ball cupcakes. Are you planning on having a party or family gathering for the Super Bowl Football? A great reason to get friends and family together. We found these cute Football themed serving platters
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Recipe Tuesday: Make-Ahead Meals
Once again, given my slowness due to illness, sigh, this week’s Recipe Tuesday (like Party Monday) is a collection of other people’s hard work.
Find freeze and thaw recipes and tips HERE at the kitchn.
Find make ahead brunch recipes HERE at Ladies Home Journal.
Find make ahead side dishes HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
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Hello Kitty Macarons
Check out these oh so pretty in pink Hello Kitty macarons filled with fraise tagada ganache (which, according to my very reliable source, Nadege, “fraise tagada” is a popular strawberry candy in France). Find them HERE with recipe at Macarons Addict.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fondant Snowman
Look at that little guy, sitting there on that wintery cupcaes so unassuming, almost humble in his total cuteness. Learn how to make a fondant snowman HERE at How Sweet It Is.… Read More ...
Cute DIY Penguin Cupcakes
Learn to make these chubby penguin cupcakes HERE at babble.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these Penguin chocolate molds.
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Tutorial: Little Wedding Cakes
And I can see these little, paper-flower topped cakes for so much more than weddings. Find a tutorial for making these little wedding cakes HERE at The Wedding Chicks.… Read More ...
Candy Cane Mice
Silly me handing out boring candy canes. Learn to make these mice candy cane holders HERE at Martha.… Read More ...
Candy Cane Names
Simple genius. Learn how to write names with candy canes HERE at The Giving Madam, inspired by this post at Make and Takes.
Quick “Truffles”
Gotta love quick and tiny versions of things. Some last minute treats from Sugar Swings!: Make candy melt dipped marshmallows HERE and chocolate and candy melt “cupcake” truffles HERE.
Potato Christmas Trees
I don’t think I could ever serve a boring dollop of mashed potatoes at a holiday meal ever again. Not when there are such genius ideas as these Duchess Potato Christmas Trees out there. Learn how to make them HERE at the kitchn, courtesy of (one of my favorite) guest blogger Megan from Not Martha.… Read More ...