It seems s’mores would be less structurally sound than a wall, especially s’mores balanced on a stick, but Humpty Dumpty isn’t known for wise choices about his own safety, I suppose, and these are horribly clever. Make Humpty Dumpty sittin’ on a s’more HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Watermelon Sculptures
Because that’s what these watermelon creations from Trish at Sweetology essentially are. Sculptures. Check out the fun she had with watermelon HERE at Sweetology. Those are watermelon flower pots, by the way. There are also baby carriages, but you’ll have to visit to see those.
Gumpaste Flower Tutorial
I’ve spotted these flowers on many a cake of late, and I always pause when I do. I just love the look of these flowers, so I was happy to finally see a tutorial. Learn to make gumpaste flowers HERE at Catch My Party, courtesy of reader Betheny.… Read More ...
Ice Cream Sundae Kit
An ice cream sundae kit? Adding to my gift wish list. Find the how-tos HERE at Family Bites. Spotted on Gordon Gossip, where I spot lots of things.… Read More ...
Rainbow Party Ideas
The only thing I’ve planned thus far for my daughter’s 4th birthday next month is that it will have a rainbow theme. Correction, the only thing she’s planned thus far is that it will have a rainbow theme. So when Canadian Parents asked to include my rainbow marshmallow kabobs in their roundup of rainbow ideas, I happily agreed and … Read More ...
Piggy Pot Pies
Individual pot pies are one of my favorite things to make and eat. Yum. Find a pig version to appeal to the younger crowd HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Tangled Cupcakes
After my recent failed attempt to take my kid to the movies–Cars was just not her thing, she only lasted about 30 minutes into the $20 adventure–I’m accepting her predictable affection for princesses. So maybe we’ll do better with Tangled. Especially with some cupcake inspiration like these from D.I.Y. Louisville. Find Tangled cupcakes HERE at D.I.Y. Louisville.… Read More ...
Wine and Weird Food Pairings
As one who will order a Pinot Grigio with a burger at a restaurant–and feel a little funny about it, but do it anyway–I can’t help but appreciate that established wine connoisseurs are recognizing the need for information on unusual wine and food pairings. Such as, what do you pair with Slim Jims, doughnuts or SpaghettiOs? Find out HERE at … Read More ...
Shovel Candy Favors
I know I’m a few months late for Valentine’s Day, but I spotted these sweet favors on Pinterest and I couldn’t resist sharing. Perhaps these could be adapted to a summer party lovefest? Make shovel candy favors HERE at Family Fun.… Read More ...
The Fate of Day-Old Pastries
Please, please check out this darling, slightly evil, photographic tale of the fate of misfit pastries created by the darling, slightly evil combination of CakeSpy and Seattle Food Geek. Find the results HERE.… Read More ...
Cake Cake Pops
I’m loving the literal translation of “cake pops” over at Strawberry Chic. Learn to make these mini cake cake pops HERE.… Read More ...
Homemade Big Macs, Dunkin’ Donuts and More
Find a roundup of 41 copycat recipes for restaurant goodies, including Big Macs, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Starbucks’ Maple Nut Scones (one of my favorites) HERE at babble.
Fondant Ladybugs
…And made even cuter sitting atop cupcakes. Learn to make them HERE at Glorious Treats.… Read More ...
Hershey’s Kisses Bouquet
Here’s a darling idea: A bouquet of Hershey’s Kisses flowers. Learn to make them HERE at PharMa.… Read More ...
Candy Centerpiece
Urgh, I so wish I got the Hallmark Channel so I could still watch my Martha Show. Anyway, you can learn to make this candy centerpiece, featured on The Martha Stewart Show, HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...