Oh CakeSpy, where does your cleverness end? Learn how to make a faux goose, ie a Christmas goose cake, HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of CakeSpy.
… Read More ...Video Tutorial: Marbled Royal Icing
What’s better than perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? A tutorial teaching you how to perfectly decorate cookies. Although, hmmm, I don’t know. It’s still a tough call. I mean, have you seen the perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? Find a video tutorial for marbled or swirled royal icing HERE at Sweetopia.
… Read More ...Bread Tag Snowmen for Your Treat Bags
I am the type of person who is so frazzled and busy all the time, that I am in too big a hurry to finish simple tasks. I’m sure it’s annoying. I leave jars loosely replaced, I don’t fold the cereal bag down, I don’t seal Ziplocs, I toss those time-consuming bread tags and just twist the bag. Silly me … Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Pie
Make an onion pie from Taste of Home (but not for my husband).
Or a zucchini pie from Whole Living.
How about a blueberry pie martini from My Man’s Belly?
A beef and curry pie from epicurious.
Or a chocolate meringue pie from BHG.
Make a strawberry pie from my recipes.
… Read More ...A Christmas Story Cookies
Why oh why did I not see these before my A Christmas Story Party Monday roundup? Well, you can see them HERE at cookies and cups.
… Read More ...Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
I’ve never seen cinnamon dough before this year and now I see it everywhere. One I will have to try. Check out these gorgeous cinnamon dough ornaments and gift embellishments HERE at Domestifluff, complete with recipe and how-tos. {Spotted on Not Martha.}
… Read More ...Candy Coated Christmas Party
All I could think about this sweets-filled party is how my 3 year old would be in absolute heaven to attend. I love the details of this candy coated kids Christmas party featured on Catch My Party. Check it out HERE.
… Read More ...Sewn Paper Candy Pouches
And one more Amanda find: Sewn paper candy pouches. So easy and clever. Learn how to make them HERE at Peppermint Plum.
… Read More ...Christmas Cheese n’ Pasta
I love when I find new sites dedicated to edible crafts, especially when they are right in my inbox. Rosemary of A Mouse on the Table sent me a link to her treat-filled blog, and you’ll find such gems as this smoked cheese snowman or this clever use of spinach pasta. The blog is in Italian, but there is a … Read More ...
Recipe Monday: A Christmas Story
1.entertainment. Watch the classic Movie a Christmas story, of course.
2.decor. Make sure to have bars of Lifebuoy red soap in the bathroom.
3. cupcakes. Make leg lamp cupcakes with how-tos and printables from The Party Animal.
4. games. There’s an A Christmas Story game out there.
5. entertainment. Have a … Read More ...
Santa’s Belly Marshmallow Pops
Created by our own Amanda, learn how to make these awesome, easy Santa’s belly marshmallow pops HERE at Amanda’s Cookin’. You’ll also find a links to more Santa’s belly crafts and treats, including, ahem, my Santa’s belly cookie pops.
… Read More ...Christmas Cake Bunting
Yep, I just gasped audibly upon seeing this cake bunting. Gasped. And no one is around. That’s how wonderfully perfect I find this mini Christmas cake bunting featured at Craftzine. Oh, and there’s a tutorial from the creator, Kami of No Biggie. Learn to make it HERE.
… Read More ...Rice Krispie Treat Ornaments
So Amanda has been making my life a bit easier today with all kinds of great finds, like these Rice Krispie Treat ornaments from The Finer Things in Life. Learn to make them HERE.
… Read More ...Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
A super easy, quick and cute idea featured on Frog Prince Paperie: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. Fix up store-bought cuppies in seconds. I love it. Find them HERE.
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