Creative food craft ideas
And these truly are s’mores cupcakes: Graham cracker crust on the bottom, chocolate in the middle, and (broiled) marshmallows on top. And to top it all off, the most perfect burlap flag. See how they are made HERE at Design, Dining and Diapers.
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Pure genius here. The technique to make these edible notebook paper cupcake toppers with the Wimpy Kid and all, that is. You’ve got to see the how-tos for these Diary of a Wimpy Kid cupcakes HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
How smart is this? By adding food coloring to some Cool Whip and a bit of piping, turn a pie into a beach ball (this one is key lime). Find the detailed how-to with photographs HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Peacocks lend themselves so beautifully to cakes. Here is a case in point. Find the cake recipe and step-by-step how-tos, with photographs, to make this stunning peacock cake–and tips for using the feathers for cupcakes, too–HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
It’s stunning how well peaches lend themselves to food art with the gradations of color in their flesh. Even this simple parrot made from peaches is just gorgeous. Find the peach parrot HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
It’s not often I post on a “mere” recipe. I hesitate with the word “mere,” for great recipes don’t deserve that adjective, but I mean those recipes such as mac n’ cheese that can’t justify the “edible crafts” label. But when you make mac n’ cheese in a really clever way, then I fudge the definition a bit. For example: … Read More ...
Have you been keeping track of medal winners in the Olympics? This idea has so many levels of awesome. Aside from the crafty flag jars in and of themselves, filling the jars with candy for each medal won helps kids count, cheer, recognize a country’s flag, and get involved in the Games. Find the Olympic medal candy jar game (I … Read More ...
I wish my kid was still into the genius that is Sesame Street, because then she’d appreciate this breakfast. Put Big Bird and Snuffy on your breakfast plate HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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I’m pretty sure it’s the huge, marshmallow eyes that make this hermit crab the cutest ever. Or the huge, apple claws (claws? Is that the right term?). Regardless, he’s easy to make. Make hermit crab crescent rolls HERE at Cute Food for Kids.… Read More ...
One of my all-time favorite color combos is pink and orange (just check out my daughter’s room). So methinks I’ll be making this polka dot cake for her birthday. And bonus, the cake inside is orange. And super bonus, you’ll find a link to the orange creamsicle cake recipe. And super duper bonus, find a tip for making the world’s … Read More ...
If you’re looking for a delightful and creative way to celebrate ladybugs, you’ll love the Lovely Ladybugs featured on The Seven Year Cottage! This fun post showcases how to make beautiful ladybug-themed treats that are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a garden party, a nature-themed event, or just a sweet snack for your little ones. With simple ingredients … Read More ...
I saw some Halloween gear in my local craft store last week, so I guess that means we can officially start the Halloween talk. Right? I mean, the Back to School stuff has been in Target for ages now. Besides, bones are the kind of thing you need all year round. And I’m loving these bones, especially shaped into letters. … Read More ...
I grew up in a tennis playing family, though I’ve been remiss in keeping it up since college. (Note to self: Play more tennis.) My mom is still playing tennis with my childhood tennis coach, and I was a child playing tennis well over thirty years ago. I made these cookies for her, at my mom’s request. Make tiny, bite-size, … Read More ...
As one who cringes at the thought of adding any more kitchenware to my bursting cabinets, I very much appreciate this lesson on making banana fruit leather without a dehydrator. That and I’ve never seen banana fruit leather. That and I’m so going to try this since bananas are one fruit my kid eats. Make this clever banana fruit leather … Read More ...
I’m so intrigued by this method of baking cookies, of dying the dough, shaping into discs and baking the design right in the cookie. So beautiful. See how it’s done HERE at Prunille fait son show. The post is in French, but there are plenty of photographs to guide you.… Read More ...
