Make your own monogrammed mugs (a la Anthropologie) with these easy step-by-steps from Design Mom, perfect for personalized hot cocoa gifts.… Read More ...
Stuffing Balls
I have never, ever seen this genius idea before: stuffing balls. Learn how to make them HERE at jun-blog.… Read More ...
Manliest Ever Cupcakes (See the Fire?)
Diamonds for Dessert made this BBQ cupcake for The Manly Cupcake Challenge. (Yes, yes, my first thought was that it was a cupcake challenge to celebrate Laura’s sweet nickname for her hubby in Little House on the Prairie, but it’s actually a contest sponsored by C&C Cakery to spread awareness of prostate cancer. Check out the details HERE.) … Read More ...
Harry Potter (and Ron! and Hermione!) Cookies
Learn how to make these ridiculously awesome Harry Potter (and Ron and Hermione) cookies from Bake at 350, one of my faves. I mean Bridget, from Bake at 350 is one of my faves, but then, so is Harry (and Ron and Hermione).
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter crafts on Craftbits.com … Read More ...
Chocolate Turkey Topped Pretzels
I adore this easy, clever craft from The Seattle Smiths: Chocolate turkeys atop pretzels. And it’s kid-friendly. Really, just check out the adorable photos of the little turkeys! Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Meaty Cupcakes
A word of caution to all vegetarians who may find these cupcakes appealing at first glance: That’s no sweet cupcake. It’s a ground beef base, wrapped in bacon, topped in mashed potatoes. Learn how to make the Carnivore Cupcake HERE at Whatever Dee-Dee Wants, She’s Gonna Get It. And if you like these savories, be sure to check … Read More ...
Pumpkin Patch Cake. And a Stop Motion Marshmallow Video.
Well, I’m out of the Project Food Blog contest. My stop-motion marshmallow video didn’t make it past Round 7, so I never got to submit my pumpkin patch cake (prepared for Round 8, just in case). So I’m pawning them off on you. Find the how-tos to make this pumpkin spice cake topped with chocolate cream cheese frosting and … Read More ...
Party Monday: Hanukkah
Hanukkah starts in just nine days…
These party ideas are perfect for Hanukkah parties, Hanukkah dinners , meals an feasts. Tutorials and decorations are a little hard to find so we decided to create this roundup of the best ideas we could find.
1. decor. A dancing rabbi menorah from Uncommon Goods.
2. food. Make potato parsnip … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Treats Roundup
Find a great roundup of Thanksgiving treats HERE at The Crafty Crow, including this gum drop turkey from Design. Wash. Repeat.… Read More ...
Guinness Cake. That Looks like a Pint of Guinness.
The genius of this Guinness cake can not be denied. A cake that contains a pint of Guinness and looks like a pint of Guinness? I mean really. Find the recipe HERE at The Island of Dr. Gateau.… Read More ...
A Jelly Shot Thanksgiving
Nothing mixes better with Thanksgiving and family than jelly shots. In fact, jelly shots could very well save an eight hour day of Thanksgiving and family. The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen created these Thanksgiving jelly shots for Saveur. Learn how to make Pear Sour, Bourbon Smash and Apple Pie jelly shots HERE at Saveur.… Read More ...
Thanksgiving Placecard Cupcakes
Learn how to make these yummy cupcakes with edible leaf decor that double as placecards for your Thanksgiving table HERE at Make It and Love It.
Donna Hay’s New Site
Check out the new Donna Hay site HERE. You can shop (I’ll take the Christmas pudding), check out the magazine, find recipes (how about a Christmas trifle?) and find style ideas (like this candy cane filled pouch for your guest’s chair).
Rice Krispie Turkey
Easy, sweet, and ridiculously cute. I mean, just look at that guy! Learn how to make Rice Krispie treat turkeys HERE at gimme some oven.… Read More ...
Apple Topped Apple Muffins
I love this idea of decorating apple muffins with apples. Find tips on making them and a link to the recipe HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...