Creative food craft ideas
I’m compelled to share with you this 4th of July cupcake greatness, the Sprinkles Will Fly Cupcake Couture party hosted by Carrie Middlemiss from Bella Cupcake Couture and Betsy Eves, of JavaCupcake.com, Each blog dressed up their 4th of July-themed cupcake wrappers. Visit all of the blogs listed below to see what they did, AND visit any of the … Read More ...
Many, many trends in food have come, and sometimes gone, in the last few years. Cake pops, macarons, pie on sticks, quirky popsicles, bread art, “pinata” sweets, mustache pops, updated JellO shots, stuff in mason jars… But there has been one consistent, ubiquitous constant in edible crafts. Rainbows. Rainbows are everywhere. Everybody loves rainbows, especially clever, edible rainbows. They … Read More ...
I was just about to say “little known fact about me–I don’t have a colon,” but as I’ve posted on my medical past before, have linked to this essay I wrote in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, and have just facebooked and tweeted my surgical history to promote this Bake Sale, it’s totally NOT a little known fact. … Read More ...
In case this roundup of 20 red, white and blue treats for the 4th of July didn’t offer enough, I rounded up some things I’ve made in years past for Independence Day. Find the collection with links to how-tos HERE at the decorated cookie.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
We also have 100’s of … Read More ...
Cookie cutters come in just about any shape you imagine. Angels, animals, holidays, seasons, sports, food, games, tools, hobbies, music, baby, birthday, flowers, graduation, hearts, bugs, stars, aliens. I could go on and on. (Though the cutters I use most? A set of circles.) The last few years, as decorating treats and sweets has grown so much in popularity, the … Read More ...
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 from … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
I’m pretty sure this post could have about 500, or maybe even 1000, ideas from around the web for desserts, as the internet is flooded in red, white and blue around the 4th of July, the day of Independence here in the United States. But I do have needy kids and all, so I had to cut it short at … Read More ...
Lest we forget why we in the States have a three-day weekend, you must see these gorgeous, heart-warming dog tag cookies created by Beth at Hungry Happenings. An homage to those men and women who have lost their lives serving, here are a few ideas:
Make dog tag cookies at Hungry Happenings.
You need to see the … Read More ...
If it wasn’t enough that there are ridiculously talented cookie decorators out there, they have to go vertical on me, too. Here are a few crazy awesome 3D decorated cookies.
Clockwise:
Hilarious ode to a mixer (with how-tos) at 1 Fine Cookie.
Loving these dinosaur cookies from Haniela’s.
You must see all the 3D cookie creativity from De … Read More ...
Aren’t we all sweet on Dr. Seuss
and the wacky, colorful, wonderful, poetic worlds he created? Here are some sweet treat and party odes to Seuss.
Clockwise:
Make your own Seuss-style cupcake stand at Make it Cozee.
Marshmallow pops for the doc by yours truly.
Make Thing 1 and Thing 2 push pops at The Country Chic … Read More ...
It seems like just yesterday I was wishing for snow, and now summer is upon us here in the top hemisphere. Memorial Day, the day we honor and remember those men and women who fought and died serving in the Armed Services, is the unofficial marker of summer’s start here in the United States. It’s a day of celebration, of … Read More ...
I have to admit, I’m totally out of the Star Wars world now. I’m about old school Star Wars. The original, unenhanced trilogy. Playing Princess Leia in the backyard, my brother was Luke, or maybe Han. We probably made my sister be Darth or Jabba the Hutt. But apparently the whole massive Star Wars complex is alive and thriving. Here … Read More ...
Keep the surprises coming folks… what other clever sweets can you hide candy in? I adore these candy-filled graduation hat cookies. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
