Pie? Fries? How could this combination be any better? (I know what you’re thinking, given my penchants for lollipop sticks. Lollipop sticks. But I won’t mess with this one.) Find the recipe for Pie Fries HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of CakeSpy, and invented by Seattle-based pie maker Dani Cone.… Read More ...
Colorful Cookie Necklaces
I can’t believe the Layer Cake Shop‘s blog, The Daily Mixer, is so new and yet so filled with yumminess. Learn how to make these bright, colorful Cookie Necklaces HERE.… Read More ...
Ice Cream Snowman
No matter what sweet you use–cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows…ice cream–snowmen are just so dang cute. Learn how to make Snowman Sundaes HERE at Gordon Gossip, reprinted from Midwest Living.
Take a look at these Candycane bowls
similar to the one in the photo.… Read More ...
Party Monday: Swanky!
“The guests had no common theme…It was as if the hostess had distributed her invitations while zig zagging through various bars; which was probably the case.” Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 1958.
1. cocktails. Make classic 1960s cocktails from amc. Learn how to make a perfect martini at Real Simple.
2. entertainment. Play Breakfast at … Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread Truffles
And on a stick no less. Find the recipe for Santa hat and Christmas tree gingerbread truffles HERE at Just My Delicious. (Translation tool in the sidebar.)
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Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Really Tall Christmas Tree Cupcake Toppers
The confidence, the daring, the total nerve of these mile high cupcake toppers is what gets me. Spotted HERE on A Work in Progress by Cate Holst, a DIY project available HERE at a Netherlands-based magazine, 101 Woonideeen.… Read More ...
DIY – Altoids Tin Martini Kit
Learn to make your own Martini Kit from an Altoids tin at Instructables for, you know, when you really really need a martini. Dang. I wish I found this before Thanksgiving.… Read More ...
Cute Christmas Treats
I’m loving the cuteness oozing from this slideshow of Christmas Treats at All You. My favorites are the snowman cupcakes, the Santa and tree pretzel rods and the Santa and reindeer truffles.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
The Gift of Kimchi
…. or Dashi, or Ma Po Tofu. Find ideas for edible gifts, recipe kits, HERE at the kitchn.… Read More ...
Maple and Squash Pumpkin Pie Pops
And learn how to make ’em HERE at the kitchn. Oh stuff on sticks. Sigh.… Read More ...
Thanksgiving Marshmallow Art
I’m always so shy about posting my own stuff, but then it just fits so perfectly in the category, I can’t resist! Find the step-by-step how-tos for drawing Thanksgiving art HERE at my site. I’ve also included a free printable of the instructions. Armed with some edible writers and marshmallows, this is a great activity to keep kids busy … Read More ...
Thanksgiving for Beginners
There are thousands, no, millions (maybe even billions?) of how-tos and step-by-steps and menus in cyberland for preparing Thanksgiving dinner. But I find this Thanksgiving for Beginners slideshow from Chow a stand-out feast. It’s easy to follow, clear, and visually appealing with the neat, clean pictures, white space and illustrations. Though I’m not quite a beginner at hosting the big … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Favor Boxes
Make your own party mix favor boxes for Thanksgiving with how-tos on the Hostess with the Mostess blog including a free printable from the “Grateful Mod” Party printable party collection.… Read More ...
Orange Chocolate Owl Pops
Learn how to make these ’60s-style mod orange chocolate owl pops HERE at The Daily Mixer , with links to the all supplies from the Layer Cake Shop.… Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Thanksgiving Leftovers
I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but just to be prepared, here are some ideas for Friday.
1. Sweet potato pound cake from Country Living.
2. Yucatan-style turkey and vegetable soup from BHG.
3. Turkey Cobb salad from Martha.
4. Catchall casserole from BHG.