HURRY! Just got the news that our own Amanda is broadcasting live via video stream on The Motherhood at 1:00 PM EASTERN TODAY. She’ll be demonstrating how to make a couple of holiday rice krispy treats, including these gingerbread treats. Just go to the website at 1 pm EST http://www.themotherhood.com/… Read More ...
Packaging Ideas for Food Gifts
Need some packaging ideas to complete your edible gifts? Garnish. I’ll probably spend the next half hour on their site. So many ideas to ponder. Shown is an idea for packaging egg nog and hot cocoa spoon dippers.
Polar Bears, Rudolph and More Chocolatey Treat Ideas
Remember these penguin Rice Krispies Treats pops? Well, I have a few more to share with you… How about some Polar Bear Rice Krispies Treats? Or check out these cutie Inuit kid-topped brownies. And most recently, Rudolph chocolate pops. Rudy is only Day 4 of 12 treat ideas, so be sure to keep checking back at Hungry … Read More ...
Candy Cane Pretzels
Don’t the Fruit Roll-Ups just make the most perfect stripes on these? Make “candy cane” pretzels HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Huge Peanut Butter Cup
This could be my perfect cake, seeing as the Peanut Butter cup is one of my favorites to dig out of the trick or treat bag. Have you seen this? Find it HERE from Williams-Sonoma. Out of my price range for an afternoon snack, but pretty impressive.… Read More ...
No-Bake Santa Cookies
I’m all about the shortcuts during the craziness of the holiday season. (Who am I kidding, I’m always all about the shortcuts.) Make Santas from Nutter Butters HERE at Come Together Kids.… Read More ...
Hanukkah Treats
Find a roundup of craft and recipe ideas for Hanukkah HERE at Parents, including decorated cookies from Prudent Baby and marshmallow Dreidels from The Shiksa in the Kitchen.
Snowman Hat Marshmallow Pops
It takes surprisingly little to turn a Pilgrim hat into a snowman hat. Remember these? Now they are these. (Hmmm, Baby New Year and Leprechauns wear hats, too.) Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Chocolate Space Invaders
Perfect for the video geek chocolate lover in your life, yes? Primarily those with an appreciation and respect for both fine chocolate and the brilliance of those great video game-making minds of the ’80s (maybe the ’70s?). The chocolate is “homemade from bean to bar” in New York. Check out how it’s made at the Chocolate Invader site. The chocolate … Read More ...
Lego Marshmallow Pops and a Lego Party
Legos, Legos, Legos! So much personality on a marshmallow. Find ideas for a Lego party, including these easy-to-make Lego marshmallow pops and these lazy candy Lego men lounging on frosting HERE at Flexible Dreams.
Acorn Cake Bites
I’ve seen similar acorn bites made from donut holes, but this homemade version lets you vary the cake. These are made from a spice cake (yum, and fitting). Find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.… Read More ...
Chocolate Stamps
Remember these beauts? Well, find the step-by-steps to stamp the chocolate toppers HERE at Prunille fait son show.… Read More ...
Marshmallow Turkey and Pilgrim Hat Pops
Yep, there are marshmallows under there. Just two of the clever Thanksgiving treats over at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Find step-by-steps to make the marshmallow Pilgrim hat pops HERE and the marshmallow turkey pops HERE.
Candybar Placecards for Thanksgiving
You have to see the step-by-steps for these edible chocolate bar placecards. Such a clever idea, and one that can find use long after Thanksgiving. Created for the Food Network Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner, find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.… Read More ...
Hot Cocoa Mugs Marshmallows
I actually thought to myself, in my head, “hee hee hee” when I spotted these. Find the how-tos to make hot chocolate mug marshmallows HERE at Lemon Drop.… Read More ...