Still a few more of the red, white and blue to go! Next up, some festive madeleines from the queen-of-holiday-madeleines, Sugar Swings!. The bonus this time? They are dyed naturally with fruit. Make them HERE.… Read More ...
Trifle for the 4th
I have a few more 4th of July in a row to bring you, then on the 5th you’ll all get a break from the red, white and blue. Upon reflection, it occurs to me, I’ve never made a trifle, a travesty that needs to be corrected. Make a trifle for the 4th HERE at My Own Road.… Read More ...
Free 3D Cupcake Toppers for the 4th of July
Gosh, I love the word “free.” Also “cupcakes.” And these are ever so pretty, yes? Find the how-tos and printable HERE at Printable Party Kits.
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Watermelon Cookies
I made these for a local TV spot here in Washington, DC as part of a presentation of sweets ideas for the 4th of July and summer. I’ve made these before, but that was three years ago (in blogland, that’s the equivalent of about 20 years ago). Find them HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Strawberries n’ Cupcakes
Red, white and blue strawberries on red, white and blue cupcakes? Can’t get enough of the red, white and blue for Wednesday. How about putting these on red, white and blue plates on a red, white and blue tablecloth? Make these perfect-for-the-4th strawberries n’ cupcakes HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
Palm Trees and Flip Flops
Even though the temperature is climbing to 100 today, I still wish I was lying on a tropical beach right now, thanks to these cupcakes and cookies. Find the palm tree cupcake and flip flop cookies HERE at Sweetology.
Macaron Topped Cake Pops
Can’t decide what you want for dessert? Just put them together. Macarons on top of cake pops can clearly happen. Though now I’m picturing a cake pop topped with a macaron, chocolate chip cookie, chocolate ice cream, ice box cake, and a cupcake. Find the how-tos to make Macaron Cake Pops HERE at Bubble and Sweet.… Read More ...
20 Ways to Use a Star-Shaped Cookie Cutter
I bet there are even more, given all you crafty, creative foodies out there. Callye, of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, asked 20 bloggers to come up with ideas for using a star-shaped cookie cutter. I love that all are so different. Me? I made starry strawberry shortcake on a stick. Find the whole lot, with links to … Read More ...
Cute Favor Packaging for Summer Cookies
Cleverest, must-try packaging for summer cookies ever! Dang, why didn’t I think of that? Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.… Read More ...
Checkerboard, I mean Chess Board, Cake
I’m afraid checkers is more my speed, though I did always want to master the game of Chess. Ah well, maybe when I retire. Find the how-tos and recipe to make this beautiful checkerboard cake and chocolate Chess pieces HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. (Translation tool available.)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Because it’s Summer here and almost 100 degrees, I figure I’ll just add ice cream to everything. Make chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Funfetti Cake Batter Marshmallows
Taking things in the marshmallow world up a notch… Marshmallows with oh-so-pretty Funfetti cake batter mixed in? Yes, please. Find the how-tos HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.… Read More ...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High Cupcakes
Yes, I’m very much old enough to know and appreciate each and every one of the references made by these Fast Times at Ridgemont High cupcakes. But I am imagining the piqued curiosity of those seeing these somehow unfamiliar with this ’80s movie masterpiece. Find the cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Easy Donut Topiary
Easy because it just takes a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts. And a couple of things to make them stick. That’s it. I’m already bookmarking this for Christmas-themed donuts. Find the how-tos to make a donut topiary HERE at tikkido.… Read More ...
Stars and Stripes Pie
Finally, a resolution to the blueberry vs. cherry pie debate. Just put both in there and turn it into a flag. Make a stars and stripes pie HERE at Woman’s Day.… Read More ...