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 have … 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 ...
Over at my other blog, I’m dredging up the past. My past. Wherein, I find stuff I forgot about from past years of blogging. Like these un-macaron, macaron-like cookie pops. Find them HERE.… Read More ...
I’ve long been intrigued by this idea of smaller versions of big meals cooked oh so conveniently in muffin tins. (See? I did a roundup before.) Little hands will appreciate the downsize, I think. Well, other people’s kids that is. Mine appreciates very little in the way of food diversity. Here are some ideas for cooking cute mini meals, breakfast, … Read More ...
When most of us think of wonton wrappers, we picture tidy little dumplings bobbing in a steaming bowl of soup. But those paper-thin squares are secretly one of the most versatile shortcuts in the grocery aisle. They’re sturdy enough to cradle gooey fillings, thin enough to bake up shatter-crispy in minutes, and neutral enough to swing sweet or savory. … Read More ...
The master of sweets-that-look-delicious-and-adorable-and-clever-but-totally-manageable-to-make (is that too long?) has created yet another delicious and adorable and clever cake that looks totally manageable to make. Find the how-tos and recipe to make peanut butter chocolate monkey cake HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
‘Tis the season… for Pop Rocks. The fireworks-in-your-mouth candy hits shelves in bulk before the 4th of July here in the United States. Here is a roundup of 14 desserts that include Pop Rocks, HERE at Relish. Shown are my pop rocks cookie pops.… Read More ...
Sundaes and popcorn. Perfect party food. Sundae cupcakes and popcorn cupcakes. Even perfecter party food. Find the how-tos to decorate cupcakes as sundaes and popcorn HERE at Make me my Cake.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing variety of popcorn flavored salts
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The 4th of July always seems to sneak up right when summer is at its busiest, doesn’t it? Between backyard BBQs, pool parties, neighborhood fireworks, and trying to keep the kids entertained, not everyone has time to bake a tray of picture-perfect patriotic desserts from scratch. That’s where these easy 4th of July treats made from store-bought candy come in … Read More ...
I have to agree with Buzzfeed, that these are genius ways to use an ice cube tray in an non-ice kind of way. Shown are chocolate-covered cheesecake bites by Damy Health. Other ideas involve herbs, sauce, baby food, greens for smoothies and even sushi.… Read More ...
Despite not having actually made a cake in ages, I’m currently obsessed with cake toppers. (See my previous roundup of cupcake toppers.) Even if you have little experience or interest with cake decorating you can make your cake party perfect, especially if you prefer crafting over modeling fondant. All of these are super impressive, but each seem manageable to … Read More ...
If you wake up nice and early tomorrow, there’s still time to make these adorable shirt cupcakes for Father’s Day. Find the how-tos HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Geez, I haven’t had a banana split in years. It seems so much more convenient to eat them on a stick in cake pop form, don’t you agree? Find the recipe and how-tos to make strawberry banana cake pops HERE at Sugarkissed.net.… Read More ...
I made these POP! cookies for my Dad, a birthday/Father’s Day combo gift (which I do every year, sorry, Dad). I call Dad, “Dad,” but his grandkids call him Pop Pop. Hence, the POP! But in red, white and blue, these would also be good for the 4th of July. MAke them HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
