This cake and cookie combo is simply stunning. I know a jillion five-year olds who would go nuts for this at their birthday. I know a few adults who would, too. Created by Montreal Confections, find the video tutorial HERE.… Read More ...
Cookie Cutter Stencils for Sprinkles
This is one of those simple smart ideas I love: Using a cookie cutter as a stencil to fill with sprinkles to decorate a cake. So easy! Find the idea HERE at This Little Life of Mine.… Read More ...
President’s Day Cupcakes
Who knew President’s as cupcakes could be so awesome? Best President’s Day cupcakes ever, these are, methinks, uh huh. Even the frosting is red, white and blue. I think George is my favorite. Or Teddy. But wait, where is Martin Van Buren? And what about Polk? Make them HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Painted Get Well Cookies
According to the Victorian-era “Language of Flowers,” the Eglantine Rose means “a wound to heal.” I made these painted, decorated cookies for a friend who recently had surgery. Find the how-tos to make get well cookies HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Gumbo Cupcakes for Mardi Gras
That’s what Mardi Gras needs, a signature cupcake. And the Gumbo Mardi Gras cupcake must be it. Yeah, that’s a savory cupcake under that shrimp, though it looks sweet as can be. Find the recipe HERE at Cupcake Project.… Read More ...
Marshmallow Pops for President’s Day
Ah yes, so much wiser to make trademarks of the Presidents (as in, cherries from the cherry tree George Washington owned up to axing down and Lincoln’s top hat) than the Presidents themselves on marshmallow pops. Find the how-tos for both HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff. … Read More ...
Coolest Ever Conversation Heart Cake
I declare this the coolest lookin’ Valentine’s Day cake ever. Ever! I just find it so striking. And inside is strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting, so yes, please. Find the recipe HERE at gimme some oven.… Read More ...
Super Quick and Easy Cake Toppers for Valentine’s Day
Need a super duper quick and easy way to dress up your cake tonight? I’m even typing about them super duper fast before my two month old loses it. Oh no, too late. Well… find the how-tos to dress up your Valentine’s Day cake in record time HERE at tikkido.… Read More ...
Pipe Cleaner Heart Toppers
Clearly I need to spruce up my pipe cleaner supply. Here I’ve been holding on to the classic, boring, Kindergarten-versions when there were these glittery, pretty types out there. Find the how-tos to make a simple, heart, pipe cleaner topper for cupcakes, cakes, pancakes, whatever, HERE at The Sweetest Occasion.… Read More ...
Kids Snack – Christmas Snowman Lunch
Bringing the outdoors in to lunch… it’s a ham and cheese snowman with falling popcorn. Guess it’s about as close as I’ll get to snow this year, sigh. Make him HERE at Creative Food.… Read More ...
4 Cupid’s Arrow Sweet Treats
Only one day left for Cupid’s arrows to find their way. Here are some edible versions.
1. Cupid’s arrow shooting some Rice Krispies Treats at Lisa Storms.
2. Make homemade gumdrops and turn them into arrows at Mom on Time Out.
3. Oooh, dipped marshmallows make great arrows at Rook No. 17.
4. And for something healthy, make … Read More ...
Homemade Heart Sprinkles
These homemade jumbo heart sprinkles would be handy to keep around beyond Valentine’s Day. Use any teeny tiny cutter for your fondant… do they make teeny tiny Shamrocks? Find the tutorial for homemade heart sprinkles HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Sending Love with Tiny Envelope Cookies
Things in miniature are always big on cute. These tiny “sent-with-love” envelope cookies are a good case in point. Why, why, why are tiny things so precious? Make a bunch HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Roundup of Snowman Treats
I’m thinking of those in New England here in the States buried in snow from the recent blizzard (while the rest of us long for at least a flake). Find a slideshow of snowman treats to make, including my melting snowman cookie, so thank you, HERE at babble.… Read More ...
Marshmallow Pops for Valentine’s Day
It took me a few seconds of analyzing this photo to figure out how Jill made these and still called them “easy” before I gave in and read the how-tos. Aaaaahhhh, fruit roll-ups. Very clever. Make marshmallow pops for Valentine’s Day HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
