I feel compelled to mention my adamant refusal to go camping any time I have anything camping-related on this blog. My aversion to camping is a well-known, unchangeable part of my being. But. If I HAD to go camping, I’d go with Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. Check out their awesome restored vintage camper and all … Read More ...
Mini marshmallow “Ice Cream” Cones
Why, oh why did I not think of this cleverness? Dang. I’m glad someone did. Make marshmallow faux ice cream cones at Sugar Swings! Serve Some.… Read More ...
7 Ways to Celebrate National Doughnut Day
How will you celebrate National Doughnut Day?
Will you…
…make doughnut cake pops?
…make a doughnut cake?
…make chocolate covered doughnuts on a stick?
…make a doughnut dude?
…make rainbow doughnuts?
…get a free donut?
More Sweet Treats for the 4th of July
More 4th of July sweet treats? Yes please — because one red, white, and blue dessert is never quite enough when there’s a backyard BBQ, picnic table, or fireworks party involved. Patriotic desserts are one of those wonderfully easy ways to make your Independence Day celebration feel festive without needing to redecorate the entire house or spend all day in … Read More ...
Rainbow Grilled Cheese
Everything is coming up rainbows. Even grilled cheese. Make rainbow grilled cheese HERE at Quick Dish.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on Amazon and these fun Rainbow party items from Etsy.… Read More ...
Rainbow Cookies over Cloud Milk
I’ve long touted the wonders of the mason jar. Here’s a perfect case in point: Rainbow cookies and cloud milk. Sigh. My favoritest ever. By Munchkin Munchies.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations we found on Amazon and these fun Rainbow party items … Read More ...
Shirt and Ties for Dad, of the Non-Wearing Kind
I’m pretty sure now it’s officially lame to give Dad another tie for Father’s Day. Unless he really wants one or you’ve already bought it. Then it’s OK. These ties are way cooler because they are edible (or connected to something edible). Plus, making food ties kind of pokes fun at the stereotypical gift. Here are 5 ideas.
Make shirt … Read More ...
5 Edible Birds. No, That’s Not What I Meant.
If you were thinking along the lines of grilled chicken, roasted turkey, quail? I meant something much cuter. Here are a few (not Angry) birds made from food.
Make a bird in Spring sandwich at Canadian Family.
Make bird cookies at Bake and Bait.
Make M and M birds on a branch cupcakes at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
20 Red, White and Blue Patriotic 4th of July Sweet Treats
Red, white, and blue desserts are one of the easiest ways to make a 4th of July party feel instantly festive — even before the fireworks start. Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a picnic table full of summer snacks, or a last-minute Independence Day dessert spread, these patriotic sweet treats are the kind of fun, colorful ideas that make … Read More ...
Tent and Campfire Treats
Going camping any time soon? I’m sure not. It’s very much not my thing. It is, however, my daughter’s and husband’s thing, so I’ll happily send them off into the spider-filled, uncomfortable woods once a year. These no-bake tent and campfire treats are more my speed. Also, they make “caramel apple wraps”? Make tent and campfire treats HERE at She … Read More ...
50 Unique and Not-So-Unique Flavors to Infuse Vodka
Are you still downing boring, plain vodka
? Infusing vodka is apparently not that hard and with this article, we link to different variations on how to infuse your own vodka at home. You just need a bottle, some vodka and stuff that has cool flavors. Savory or sweet, herbs, fruit, candy, even nuts and vegetables.
Some of the more … Read More ...
The Best Rainbow Pinata Cake Ever
Yeah, and it’s filled with candy. I know it’s not the first rainbow cake to take the internet by storm. And I know it’s not the first piñata cake. But it’s got to be the first rainbow pinata cake. And I feel comfortable declaring this sweet awesomeness the best rainbow piñata cake ever. And it looks pretty manageable to … Read More ...
Hobbit Door Ice Cream Sandwiches
Hmmm… I see a new Monday “trending” post coming. Ice cream sandwiches. I’ve already posted on ice cream sandwiches, but I’m thinking the big thing this summer may be clever, cool (groan for the pun) ice cream sandwiches that push the limits of tradition. Kind of like popsicles have been the last few years. I think because of this … Read More ...
8 Edible Dinosaurs
I have two daughters. My brother has two daughters. My sister has two daughters. I have two step-nieces. My step sister has a daughter. I’ve no little one obsessed with dinosaurs. I consider my own daughter’s obsession with trains, and subsequently, Dinosaur Train, close. But I’ve had no excuse to throw a dinosaur party. If you have boys or girls … Read More ...
Guide to Decorating Sweets, with a Cheat Sheet
So the sweets side of edible crafting can be pretty darn confusing. You have your cookies, cupcakes, cakes, marshmallows, cake pops, fondant, royal icing, frosting, candy clay, candy melts, edible pens, sprinkles, and oh my. What goes with what? Can you top cupcakes with royal icing? Can you write on fondant? What about frosting? Making it less overwhelming (I … Read More ...