Yes, this cranberry salsa created by Suzie of Avoiding the Laundry looks wonderfully unique and yummy (find the recipe HERE), but I’m also going to nudge you over to Avoiding the Laundry just to browse all the great crafty finds. Like these snowman marshmallows from It’s always a party at the Parkers. Or these insanely adorable free … Read More ...
Snowman Biscuits (as in Biscuits, not Cookies)
I have to agree with C
ute As a Fox Creations that non-sweet snowman are hard to come by. When I saw the title in my inbox, my first assumption was that the blogger must be from across the sea and that these would be cookies. Nope. Biscuits. Find how to make cute as can be non-dessert biscuit snowmen HERE.… Read More ...
What a Wonderful World Cupcakes
I just adore the lovely theme of these lovely cupcakes. Nina of Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog sent me the link with the lyrics: “I see .. red roses too…I see skies of blue and clouds of white… The colours of the rainbow so pretty in the sky.” See the photos of the cupcakes, inside and out, HERE. The post and … Read More ...
iPhone Cake… And Help For the Fondant-Phobic
I had to share this iPhone cake from Miss Anthropist’s Kitchen, not only because it’s just a really cool cake, but because this is a great cake decorating how-to post for anyone fearful of fondant. This is the blogger’s first attempt at delving into the world of fondant, and she gives lots of tips, how-tos and step-by-steps for the newbie … Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Spirals
1. Ham and cheese spirals from Kraft Foods’ Delicious Days (with video!).
2. Prosciutto asparagus spirals from Pepperidge Farms’ Puff Pastry.
3. Churros (deep fried dough spirals) from epicurious.
4. Homemade spiral ravioli from Eye Candy.
5. Learn to make spiral cocktail garnish at the kitchn.
6. Spiral cookies from Sprinkle Bakes. (I think I’ve … Read More ...
Clever Christmas Cookies
I’m loving the ideas included in this slideshow of cookie ideas at Country Living, like this Ho Ho Ho tic tac toe board, gingerbread man puzzle, cookie name tags or Christmas tree sandwich cookies.
Santa Christmas Party Trail Mix
I’m trying really, really hard to stop overusing the words “cute” and “genius,” but it’s just dang impossible with all you clever bakers out there. Case in point: Santa Party Mix from cookies and cups. Please just look at those Bugles
-turned-Santa hats. Cute. Genius. Learn how to make ’em HERE.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Man Cake
When Amanda sent me this Gingerbread Man Cake from The English Kitchen, I was pretty smitten for several reasons. He looks chocolatey yummy, he’s such a classic, the blogger includes the recipe and how-tos, and I’ll admit I’m a bit of an Anglophile. Check out the charming English Kitchen HERE, and find the recipe for the gingerbread man cake HERE… Read More ...
Marshmallow Snowmen and Hello Kitty’s Winter Home
Cute Food For Kids just never fails to meet the promise in her title. I mean sheesh, the cuteness just abounds! Check out her Christmas ideas HERE. My favorites? The Marshmallow Snowmen. Now I’ve seen marshmallow snowman before. I’ve even made them myself (here). But the little details. Those pom pom gum drop mittens? That’s a whole new … Read More ...
Tutorial: Penguin Gingerbread Cookies
Find a gingerbread cookie recipe and step-by-step instructions for decorating cute gingerbread penguins HERE at The Crafty Penguin. And on a side note, even if you are somehow impossibly not in a penguin-y mood, this is a really nice, useful post on cookie decorating in general.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
Looking for more … Read More ...
Party Monday: The Nutcracker
1.nutcrackers. Pier One Imports has a surprising number of nutcrackers.
2. food. Make sugar plums at Saveur.
3. favors. Craft beaded snowflakes at Martha Stewart.
4. cupcakes. Nutcracker cupcake kit from Meri Meri.
5. decor. Nutcracker centerpiece from Meri Meri.
6. cookies. Clara cookie cutter from coppergifts.com.… Read More ...
How to Ship Cookies
Find an information packed lesson in how to ship cookies for the holidays HERE at Chow.… Read More ...
Trix Bark
Learn how to make super-easy Trix bark HERE at Tablespoon, complete with a how-to video.… Read More ...
Coca Cola Bottles in Time
I love this image of the Coca Cola bottle, from 1899 to 1986. See it HERE at Ubersuper, found via Design Mom.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Cottage
More gingerbread house how-tos! Just My Delicious shares a gingerbread recipe and tips on making this cottage. This recipe feels very unique to me, so now I want to try it. (Translation tool in sidebar.)
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.… Read More ...