Well, I missed this for Father’s Day, but I think this apple-turned-grill is apt all Summer long, yes? Make apple grills HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Chocolate, I mean, Icing Covered Pretzels
I know this will sound like an Infomercial-like statement, but it’s unavoidable. Do you live in a place where the weather is so hot right now it determines what desserts you can serve? Do you avoid chocolate and buttercream at parties for fear of melted, sticky puddles? Then this is the answer for you: Dipping pretzels in royal icing instead … Read More ...
Baseball and Baseball Bat Treats
I’m going to have to just trust it’s baseball season. But how clever for the sweets and baseball-loving crowd? Marshmallow baseball treats and chocolate-covered pretzel baseball bats. Makes me almost want to pay better attention to the sport. Almost. Make baseball sweets HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Are you hosting a Baseball themed party? Check out these Baseball Party … Read More ...
Bugle “Ice Cream Cone” Snack Mix
Didn’t I just mention yesterday how much I’m a sucker for all Bugles-related crafts? This one is uber-cute, too. These Bugles-turned-ice cream cones are so utterly perfect. And then to throw in the snack mix? Really, now. Make sweet and salty “ice cream” snack HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Essential Supplies for Baking and Decorating Sweets
For all newly interested (or just curious experts) in baking and decorating cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, cake pops and other sweet treats, I’ve collected a list of what I deem as necessary supplies to have on hand. I’m sure others could easily add or take away from this list, but these are my absolute must-have items in my kitchen. You can … Read More ...
Chocolate Cheesecake Pots
Such a simple idea for a summer or garden party (even a wedding?), but with impact, yes? And chocolate, cheesecake, cookie crumbles, mint… my kinda dessert. Make potted chocolate cheesecakes HERE at Sisteroo.
Looking for the glass pots? check these out on Amazon
they even come with a flower spoon.… Read More ...
Mustachioed Salted Caramel Cupcakes
What strikes me about these cupcakes is the combination of sophisticated, salted caramel buttercream with… a chocolate mustache. Yummy mash up. Plus, I got to use the word “mustachioed”. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish
How crazy adorable is this starfish? And all peanut butter and fudgy, too. From the clever mind over at Hungry Happenings, find the how-tos and recipe HERE.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
. Perfect for Mermaid, Spongebob and beach-themed parties too.
Looking for mermaid tail molds? … Read More ...
Chocolate Chalkboards
I’ve posted on chocolate chalkboards before, but they bear repeating. Easy to make, simple and clever, personalized and chocolate is involved. So an all around great end-of-year gift for teacher or kids. Make them HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Sweet Teacher Gift Ideas
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again… I’m a big fan of edible teacher gifts. Consumable, thoughtful, leaves no clutter. Extra bonus for sticking a gift card in the sweets box, too. This DIY caramel apple kit is a great alternative to an apple trinket for teacher. Make it HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Or how about … Read More ...
Book Party Ideas and a Free Printable
As one with a thing for the literary, I can’t help but adore this book-themed party from My Insanity. I’m going to keep pushing reading so my kid requests this theme. (Of course, then it will be a rainbow-unicorn-butterfly-princess-sleepover-book party.) These chocolate bars
turned into book favors are my favorites. Find those, other favor ideas and a printable HERE. … Read More ...
Dairy and Soy Free Peanut Butter Cups
Despite my field, I’ve surprisingly strong willpower when it comes to consuming sweets, with one exception being chocolate peanut butter cups. So I always give kudos to homemade versions. And extra kudos to homemade versions that are dairy and soy free (yay for my vegan buddies!). Find a recipe for dairy and soy free peanut butter chocolate cups HERE at … Read More ...
Summer Treats Ideas
A whole lot of them. S’mores ideas, cookies, marshmallows, cupcakes… Find them all rounded up HERE at my other blog, the decorated cookie, with links to the original tutorials.… Read More ...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Made in a Mug (or On a Mug?)
This is such a cool idea, especially for kids… not so much for the hot water danger part, but for the “how stuff melts” and “I can help” parts: Make peanut butter swirl cups in a mug. Find the how-tos HERE at Love Them Madly.… Read More ...
Ding Dong Dogs and Healthy Monkey Dip with Banana Cookies
I have to share a couple of silly animal desserts with you. First, turn Ding Dongs into doggies HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. Next, find the recipe for monkey dip and cookies, actually a vegan chocolate chip cookie dough dip with banana cookies HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
