You know those lovely ruffled, colorful cakes that look too pretty to eat and too difficult to make? This tutorial by Bubble and Sweet to make a ruffled layer cake with buttercream frosting (not fondant! woo hoo!) is fantastic and renders the technique actually do-able. She gives tips, step-by-steps and photos along the way. Find the how-tos HERE at Bubble … Read More ...
Duck Macarons and Pond Cupcakes
Because macarons are one of these elusive confections I’ve yet to master, I’m doubly impressed by those that have not only mastered the technique, but then make crafty scenes from their shaped macarons. Make duck macarons and pond cupcakes HERE at Craftstorming.… Read More ...
DIY Dyed Cupcake Liners
Why o’ why have I never thought of this idea to spruce up plain, white cupcake liners: dip dying in food coloring. So smart. Find the how-tos HERE at Little Wren.… Read More ...
Caterpillar Grapes
Easy peasy creepy crawly idea: Caterpillar grape kebabs! Love ’em. Make them HERE at Six in the Suburbs.… Read More ...
Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas Giveaway!
Since I am guessing if you don’t already own this gem of a party book, Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It
, it must be on your wish list, yes? If so, head on over to the decorated cookie. Not only did I make some yummy strawberry truffles a la the “Darling Dots” party featured in … Read More ...
Wine Pops
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my not-so-guilty nightly glass(es) of wine pleasure. I heart my wine. Now I can heart my wine in the summer, too. And with vanilla beans and peaches and berries added… oh, joy. Make wine pops HERE at love u madly.… Read More ...
Pretty Rose Cupcakes
Want to learn the simple and clever way to frost these pretty rose cupcakes? Oh yeah, and package them all cute and whatnot? Find them HERE at Bird on a Cake. … Read More ...
Ice Cream Steak and Cake Fries
I used to hide my mom’s steak under vegetables so I wouldn’t have to eat it growing up. But this is a steak I can get behind. Because it’s made of ice cream, one of my desert island food choices. And the side of pound cake crinkle fries seals the deal. The cake and ice cream steak frites combo was … Read More ...
Strawberry Spread with Pie Chips for DOLE®
I spent the better part of yesterday eating yummy things. And it wasn’t even my birthday. Why, you ask? I was in the kitchen testing recipes for the DOLE® California Cook-Off Contest, because I would most certainly like to go to LA. And I definitely would like to win 10 grand. One of the rules is to prepare your … Read More ...
Famous Writers and Their Cocktails
While in many ways I’m neglecting my labor-intensive years in grad school, mostly because I’m exhausted from all the reading and learning. But every now and then I spot something that brings me back to those books. And when you add cocktails, why, all the better. Writers love their liquor. Helps loosen the fingers that type. Check out this roundup … Read More ...
Fish Sorbet
Sorbet decorated with cereal and fresh fruit? At least almost totally healthy. And cute because they are fish. Find them HERE at Parents.… Read More ...
Bite-Size Dot Cookies for Mom
These easy-to-make mini daisy cookies are another option for a handy dandy gift idea to the personalized cookies I shared earlier. Make daisy cookies HERE.… Read More ...
Mini Rainbow Doughnuts
Long live the rainbow! I don’t even have to make that declaration, me thinks, as rainbows are going nowhere on their own accord. Make these cutie mini rainbow vanilla bean donuts HERE at Just Baked.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on … Read More ...
Cookies n’ Fudge Garden Stone for Mom
From my most reliable source for clever edible crafts… This one is fabulously kid-friendly, yummy, easy to make and perfect for mom. It’s the handprint. Yep, the handprint is what puts this over the edge. Make a cookies n’ fudge garden stone for mom HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Looking for the best fudge recipes Check out our World’s best … Read More ...
Birthday Candle Cupcake Toppers
Drip and burn free! I’m loving these adorable birthday candle cupcake toppers made from straws and paper. Find the how-tos HERE at Icing Designs. Spotted on Be Different Act Normal.