As a recent push pop convert myself (see?), I adore this clever idea for decorating push pop containers: graduation caps. Find the how-tos HERE at Frog Prince Paperie.
… Read More ...Gummi Bear Video Games
While we were an Intellivision family in the ’80s, my friend down the street had Atari, and I was obsessed with Breakout and Pac Man. So to see those classics now in Gummi form, well, it brings a tear to my eye (not really, but it is pretty cool to watch). Created by Sam Q. Kim, check out this stop-motion … Read More ...
Tomato Head
Oh, silly tomato. Learn to make him HERE at Family Fun.
… Read More ...Ladybug Appetizer
Now here’s devotion to a ladybug themed party… make ladybug appetizers. Find the how-tos HERE at Taste of Home.
… Read More ...Birthday Cake in a Jar
I swear, put something on a stick or in a jar, and I’m sold immediately. I do beg forgiveness for such repetition and predictability, but I can’t help it and probably won’t ever change. And as clever packaging or presentation can turn an edible into an edible craft, well, there ya’ go. And so, Birthday Cake in a Jar. Find … Read More ...
Peppermint Cheesecake with Daisies
I’m picturing this lovely dessert served at a shower. And in all my cheesecake dining experience (and I assure you have a sufficient amount), I’ve never heard of peppermint cheesecake. Find the recipe for a daisy-adorned peppermint cheesecake HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in the sidebar).
… Read More ...Salad on a Stick
Wait, have I mentioned my affinity for foods on sticks? Especially unusual, hard-to-put-on-sticks foods on sticks? I have? Repeatedly? Oh, forgive me. It’s just that sticks are such a convenient way to eat food at parties. Find a roundup of ideas for salad on a skewer HERE at the kitchn.
… Read More ...Mini S’mores Pies
Oh my, two of my favorite bloggers… united? I hope the food blogger world doesn’t implode. Learn to make mini S’mores pies HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, courtesy of guest poster Shelly, of Cookies and Cups.
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Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook… Read More ...
Ballerina Cupcakes
With icing tutu and all, how so very darling for your little ballerina. Find ballerina cupcakes HERE at The Princess and The Frog Blog.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Lacy Chocolate Bowls
I immediately bookmarked this in my “must try” folder. Find a step-by-step photo tutorial to make these gorgeous lacy chocolate dessert bowls HERE at Kitchen Table Scraps.
… Read More ...Ceramic Cupcake Stands
Loving all the attention to diminutive cake stands (ie cupcake stands) out there. I spotted these handmade cupcake stands created by Jeanette Zeis Ceramics over at The Hostess with the Mostess blog, where you can also find a discount on the pottery for THWM readers. Click HERE for details.
… Read More ...Homemade Vanilla Extract
How am I not making my own vanilla extract? Especially when there’s vodka involved? Learn how to make homemade vanilla extract HERE at This Beautiful Mess.
… Read More ...Quinoa and Food Allergy Awareness Week
I know I rarely post on straight recipes that aren’t shaped into flowers or crafted into a food-version of Liz Lemon (see?), but in honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, I’m compelled to make an exception. That, and I’m terribly excited for the impending publication of my friend’s new book, Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from … Read More ...
Rango Cookies
I’m consistently amazed at the talent of Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Learn how to decorate Rango HERE. And note to self: Purchase Wilton Color Mist.
… Read More ...’80s Cupcakes from ZoeyCakes
I find it completely amazing that icons from a decade thirty years old can still evoke immediate connection and group nostalgia. (At least for those of us born in the ’70s, early ’70s in my case.) Every single one of these fondant toppers from Zoey Cakes resonates for me. Spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake, find them HERE or … Read More ...