Why, oh why did I not think of this cleverness? Dang. I’m glad someone did. Make marshmallow faux ice cream cones at Sugar Swings! Serve Some.… Read More ...
More Sweet Treats for the 4th of July
More 4th of July sweet treats? Yes please — because one red, white, and blue dessert is never quite enough when there’s a backyard BBQ, picnic table, or fireworks party involved. Patriotic desserts are one of those wonderfully easy ways to make your Independence Day celebration feel festive without needing to redecorate the entire house or spend all day in … Read More ...
5 Edible Birds. No, That’s Not What I Meant.
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 ...
20 Red, White and Blue Patriotic 4th of July Sweet Treats
Red, white, and blue desserts are one of the easiest ways to make a 4th of July party feel instantly festive — even before the fireworks start. Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a picnic table full of summer snacks, or a last-minute Independence Day dessert spread, these patriotic sweet treats are the kind of fun, colorful ideas that make … Read More ...
Tent and Campfire Treats
Going camping any time soon? I’m sure not. It’s very much not my thing. It is, however, my daughter’s and husband’s thing, so I’ll happily send them off into the spider-filled, uncomfortable woods once a year. These no-bake tent and campfire treats are more my speed. Also, they make “caramel apple wraps”? Make tent and campfire treats HERE at She … Read More ...
The Best Rainbow Pinata Cake Ever
Yeah, and it’s filled with candy. I know it’s not the first rainbow cake to take the internet by storm. And I know it’s not the first piñata cake. But it’s got to be the first rainbow pinata cake. And I feel comfortable declaring this sweet awesomeness the best rainbow piñata cake ever. And it looks pretty manageable to … Read More ...
Guide to Decorating Sweets, with a Cheat Sheet
So the sweets side of edible crafting can be pretty darn confusing. You have your cookies, cupcakes, cakes, marshmallows, cake pops, fondant, royal icing, frosting, candy clay, candy melts, edible pens, sprinkles, and oh my. What goes with what? Can you top cupcakes with royal icing? Can you write on fondant? What about frosting? Making it less overwhelming (I … Read More ...
Sunbathing S’mores
Yes, this is a sunbathing chocolate bar on a graham cracker and marshmallow chair lounging on the beach, but see the story of how he and his pals got there (and got a wee bit too much sun) HERE at Hooplapalooza.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
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6 Fun Food Crafts for Kids
It’s still Friday, so I’m still sharing some ideas for the kiddos to have fun in the kitchen.
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Turn watercolors into monogram straw toppers at Studio DIY.
Make JellO fishbowls at babble.
Play Cheez-It tic tac toe at Snackpicks.
Make fruit and veggie snails at Meals.
Celebrate summer skies with JellO parfaits at Mad in … Read More ...
6 DIY Father’s Day Beer-Themed Gift Ideas
It may be cliche, but the Dad in my house definitely likes his beer. I type, as I nervously look out the window at the two stories of hops vines growing out back that are starting to attack the house. Here are a few make-your-own gifts ideas for the beer-lover on Father’s Day.
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Make your own monogrammed beer glass … Read More ...
Ode to Service Men and Women, 7 Sweet Ways
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 whole … Read More ...
Fun Food on a Stick for Kids, 4 Ways
I hope it goes without saying to make sure the kids don’t stick themselves in the eye. Or use these as weapons. Or poke their baby sister. Please.
Make delicious, healthy fruit and chocolate on a stick at Little Food Junction.
Make adorable sheep s’mores pops at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Make a fruit flower bouquet … Read More ...
4 Graduation Treat Ideas
Preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade, middle school, high school, college, grad school, beauty school, medical school… There are a million ways to graduation nowadays. Here are four more, sweet ways to celebrate the graduate:
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Graduates are sure to love chocolate. Especially when it’s in the shape of a graduation cap with chocolate diplomas inside. Make them at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
15 Summer Treats and Sweets
In the spirit of roundups, as I’ve embraced this week, I thought I’d share with you this roundup of Summer-themed sweet treat ideas I compiled from the archives over at my other blog. For links to all 15 how-tos, click HERE.… Read More ...
5 Ideas for Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ice cream. I love you. Ice cream sandwiched between two pieces of more dessert, be they brownies, cookies, Rice Krispies Treats, whatever, I love you more. Here are a few ideas for ice cream sandwiches.
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From the always-clever Hungry Happenings, make a “cheeseburger” ice cream sandwich at Tablespoon.
Turn ice cream sandwiches into cake at The Girl Who … Read More ...