As one from a beach-faring family, I grew up with sand in my toes. Plus, I just spent a week the beach. And for so many other reasons, I appreciate a week devoted to beach-themed sweets. Especially those as cute as these. Find all the goodies, with how-tos, at The Partiologist. One of my favorites is this clever and … Read More ...
Hot Dog Twinkies
Wasn’t I juuust talking about how great Twinkies are for turning into other things? Oh yeah, here. Look what else they can be. Hot dogs. Sweet hot dogs. Find the how-tos HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
Union Jack Cupcake Toppers
I believe I found my kindred spirit in Anglo-worship. I, too, like the creator of these Union Jack cupcakes, am a total Anglophile. My affair was much briefer, I’m afraid, having spent only a matter of months in Oxford and a bit in London studying, but I know oh so well the love of which she speaks. But back to … Read More ...
Watermelon Doughnuts
Watermelon cookies, cake, waffles, JellO shots… even a watermelon keg. But I think this may be the first time I’m posting on watermelon doughnuts. The summer fruit icon knows no bounds. Make watermelon doughnuts HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Fifi le Pancake – Fun Food Recipes
This poodle pancake even appears to have a bit of attitude, thanks to the sliver of grape for the eye. Make poodle pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And on a side note, pink? Really? Read the full post to see what I mean…
A few weekends ago, my two daughters and I had the pleasure … Read More ...
Constellation Cookies
As gorgeous as the night sky itself (which, living in a city, I see so rarely). I adore this sweet astronomy lesson. Find the decorating how-tos HERE at Bake at 350.… Read More ...
“Potato Field” Sweet Potato Cupcakes
These darling cupcakes are for a family of potato growers, and they celebrate the potato through and through. Split open the sweet potato and chocolate cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting to find a “potato field” inside. Love it. Find the recipe HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. (translation tool available).
Hello Kitty Cake Tutorial
For all those Hello Kitty sweets fans out there (and I know there are many… sighing now to remember the Hello Kitty craze of my long ago youth), this tutorial for crafting a Hello Kitty cake has helpful step-by-step photos and easy to follow instructions. Find it HERE at Wee Love Baking.… Read More ...
Bite Sized S’mores Bites
Last year I posted on so so so so so many many s’mores ideas and variations thereof, I think I burnt out on s’mores. I’ve hardly posted any this year. Guess these are a good one to change that. For a super quick and easy bite o’ s’mores, make these baked s’mores bites HERE at babble.
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Mountain Cake
For the rock climber, maybe? Young or old(er)? Make an easy mountain climbing cake from store-bought goodies HERE at Parents.… Read More ...
Rainbow Cubes
The world shall never tire of rainbows, especially when their are great causes promoting the symbol. These colorful cubes sound delicious to boot. Make rainbow cubes HERE at Hungry Rabbit.
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 … Read More ...
Ice Cream Cone Macarons
I never tire of ideas for decorating macarons. I find each one equally genius. Make ice cream cone macarons HERE at raspberri cupcakes.… Read More ...
Chocolate and Cookie Barbells
This is weightlifting I could handle. Even if it does seem against the point. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these barbell cookies from store-bought goods HERE at Miss Candiquik.
Perfect for an Olympics or sports themed party
Corn on the Cob Cake Pops
I think the most cleverest part of all is that corn holders hold this dessert together, this cake pop dessert that looks very much like the real thing. Find the how-tos to make corn on the cob cake pops HERE at Quick Dish, from Gimme Some Oven.… Read More ...
“Bacteria” Treats
While I’ve never tried, I can say with almost near certainty it’s very difficult to make bacteria cute. But dang it if these aren’t adorable. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, candy eyes make everything adorable. Find the how-tos to make “bacteria buddies” HERE at Gourmet Mom-on-the-Go.… Read More ...