I must say “Eat Your Dinner!” 20 times a night to my finicky eater. Not even two years old, I’m doubting she’ll have the wherewithal to create such stunning food art with these plates, but she has her share of creativity and they are definitely on my worth-a-try list. Make their (or your) dinner more fun with these funny face … Read More ...
DIY Fondant
Fondant has so many good qualities: it’s relatively easy to work with, it manipulates handily, and it creates beautiful, smooth cake decorations. But I use it so sparingly because I find the cloying taste unappealing. While I think a perfect, delectable fondant is something of dreams, homemade MUST taste better. I’m inspired to try this recipe for marshmallow fondant from … Read More ...
Etsy Find: Sweet Lollipop Shop
I found the super cute Sweet Lollipop Shop on etsy via flickr after posting my own, horribly-lame-in-comparison lollies (seen here). The shop offers every lollipop shape imaginable for every occasion imaginable. A miniscule sweet sampling: this little piggy, a VW bug, and cowboy boots.
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More 4th of July Desserts
The Hostess with the Mostess blog has compiled a colorful (as in, Red, White and Blue) roundup of Independence Day (for we U.S.ers) desserts HERE. For more ideas, see my prior post HERE.
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Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Sugar Shapes
Visit Martha to learn how to easily craft these shapes from sugar. A lovely alternative to cubes at a tea party!… Read More ...
More Frozen Desserts
Not to overwhelm you with all these frozen desserts (especially for the half of the world who is in the midst of winter now!), but these are too lovely to ignore. Visit Country Living for a slideshow of easy summer desserts HERE. I love the confetti ice cream pops, kiwi pops and frozen lemon souffle.
Gumpaste Strawberry Tutorial
Learn to make these perfect, cute gumpaste strawberries HERE at Cake Journal.
If you love baking with Strawberry flavours check out this AMAZING strawberry syrup. Perfect for adding a burst of flavour to your cooking, drinks and cocktails. Strawberry syrup. It comes in a few different variations but it is certainly a staple in my baking cupboard.… Read More ...
Fox Fortune Cookies
The Kitchn posted on these simple fortune cookie foxes as part of their Nationwide Newspaper Food Section roundup. Find more and read the history of these cookies at the denverpost.com.… Read More ...
Crafts for Kids, Part 1: Candy Pendants
Look at me! As guest blogger today for kids craft week over at celebrations.com (a great go-to site for entertaining advice, tips, recipes and so much more), this is one craft I came up with. Find the how-tos here at celebrations for making fish, Dots, and Sour belt candy pendants.… Read More ...
Rock Candy Chandelier
I’m in awe of this chandelier and am already planning a winter party around it. Find the how-tos for crafting this DIY Rock Candy Chandelier HERE at Once Wed. Yes, this does connote a glistening winter day for me, even at the peak of midsummer where I am, but I’m also envisioning different, brightly colored rock candy chandeliers for … Read More ...
Edible Fireworks Cake Toppers
What a clever use of sugar! Visit Wisdom of the Moon for the tutorial on creating these sweet sugary fireworks from a lollipop recipe. And if you’re not here in the States planning on celebrating your Independence Day soon, you can switch the colors around for any festive party. (Note that I found this idea via Craftzine.com.)… Read More ...
Martha’s Candy Favor Slideshow
Even five years after my wedding (in Vegas!), I still love the wedding sites. But so many ideas translate nicely to real life for parties, favors and gifts. (Yes, I said real life as in comparison to wedding planning.) Martha Stewart Weddings is all about DIY right now, and here is their candy favor slideshow, including these cute lollipop … Read More ...
Test Your Candy Wrapper Smarts
This is purely a “just for fun” post. Visit Candy Addict for the candy wrapper alphabet quiz. They provide a letter (all 26 in fact), and you have to guess to what candy wrapper said letter belongs. It’s tougher than I thought. I only got 12.… Read More ...
DIY Maraschino Cherries
It never even occurred to me to make my own maraschino cherries, but the recipe found HERE on Cupcake Project sounds so delectable, I might have to try it. Whatta better topper for cupcakes and cocktails than the store-bought versions.… Read More ...
Candy Cakes from Martha
Since I’ve been getting into easy decorating with candy lately, I of course love this candy cake slideshow from Martha. Some of my faves: this licorice lace cake, this jellybean cake, this truffle tower cake, and out of season, I suppose, but I love this peppermint cake still.
