I adore this gift idea: bread in a can. Find the recipe HERE at Chasing Fireflies, as well as this cute packaging tips…
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DIY Marshmallow Fluff
Who knew this marshmallow fluff stuff was so easy to make? (Oh, flashbacks to childhood Fluffernutters.) Find the how-tos HERE at Homemade Mamas. And for some recipes for your fluff, click HERE.
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Pickled Cherry Blossoms
Learn how to pickle cherry blossoms to keep them around a wee bit longer. Find the recipe HERE, courtesy of The New York Times Magazine.
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Frosted Grape Garnish
…and a matching cocktail. Learn how to make the Elder Scottish Rose cocktail with frosted grape garnish HERE at Craftzine.com.
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Crouquembouche Pops
Now, I’ve seen a lot of gorgeous croquembouche entries for The Daring Bakers’ challenge. But as I’ve firmly established, I can’t resist any sweet on a stick. Learn how to make these croquembouche pops HERE at Clumbsy Cookie.
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Watermelon Cookies and More
Learn how to make these cute watermelon cookies HERE at Amanda’s Cookin. And for more watermelon inspiration check out this roundup from the archives.
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Grapes Centerpiece
I’m loving this simple, sweet centerpiece made from grapes (I’m picturing a lovely summer outdoor fete or a vineyard wedding…). Find the how-tos HERE at All You.
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More Treats for the Grad
Visit Family Fun for a roundup of clever sweets and foods to make for the graduate HERE, like this diploma cake or these balloon cupcakes.
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How to Spin Sugar
Learn how to spin sugar to make beautiful desserts like this HERE at the kitchn.
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Roundup: Food for Grads
And speaking of roundups… has a great graduation idea roundup HERE, including cupcake printables like these from Martha or this pizza and root beer gift.
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Have a Lemonade Party
Learn how to host a make-your-own gourmet lemonade party HERE at Cheeky Kitchen.
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Baking Tips…
Find a roundup of 10 Bits of Baking Knowledge HERE at the kitchn. Useful links include how to make your own brown sugar, how to soften butter, the difference between baking soda and powder…
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Cupcake Flag
Learn how to make this flag from cupcakes for Memorial Day with a step-by-step photo tutorial HERE at cookies and cups.
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Doiley Cupcake Wrappers
A very cupcake and cookie-heavy day today, but how could I resist this clever idea from the intimate weddings blog? Learn how to make your own cupcake wrappers from doilies HERE.
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Magnum P.I.: The Cookie
These Tom Selleck-in-his-hey-day are ever so pleasing to me, not just because I’m a sucker for all things ’80s, but because of the creative brilliance. Learn how 37 confections created the “Magnumstache Cookie” HERE.
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