I thought about a pun for the title: Trix or Treat, Trix and Treat… But I had to be clear up front. This adorable Jack O’ Lantern cake is decorated with Trix cereal. Trix! Is anyone else as amazed as I am? Find the recipe and tutorial HERE at Taste and Tell.… Read More ...
Creepy Crackers and More
For lots of Halloween craft tutorials all in one click, check out our sister site, Craftbits.com. (Here, to be precise.) Learn to make these easy spider crackers, edible Halloween crawlies, and these pumpkin lollipop covers.
Dracula Cookies
Learn how to make these easy Dracula cookies from store-bought items HERE at Taste of Home.… Read More ...
Bon Bon Jovi Truffles
I grew up in New Jersey. In the ’80s. As in, junior high and high school filled that decade for me. So anything with “Bon Jovi” in the title will get me every time. Learn how to make Bonbon Jovi Truffles HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of CakeSpy.… Read More ...
Haunted House Cake
Learn how to make this haunted house cake from all store-bought things HERE at Bright Ideas.… Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Savory Cupcakes
I usually try to assemble whole meals, from appetizers to drinks, for Recipe Tuesday. But today’s is a little different. These are all savories (ie not sweets) baked in cupcake tins. It’s little surprise that other meals like breakfast and dinner have co-opted the cupcake tin from dessert for the convenience of portion control. These mac n’ cheese cupcakes from … Read More ...
Shrunken Apple Heads
Learn how to make these creepy shrunken apple heads HERE at Martha. Find more, in cider, HERE.
Halloween Cocktails
Find oodles, and I mean oodles, of creepy cocktails for Halloween HERE at Celebrations, like this Witch’s Brew.… Read More ...
Sesame Street Cupcakes
Awww. Check out these crazy cute (controversy-free) Sesame Street cupcakes from Bake Happy. I just adore the use of sprinkles. How wonderfully clever to give the characters the texture they deserve. O’ Cookie, I think I like you best of all. Find them HERE, found via Cupcakes Take the Cake.… Read More ...
10 Cupcake Ideas
Find a slideshow of 10 ideas for cupcakes from one simple recipe HERE at Real Simple, such as this cotton candy topped cupcake or candy corn flower.
Party Monday: Polka Dots!
1. decorate. DIY felt garland tutorial from the purl bee.
2. decorate. DIY polka dot party hat tutorial from Birthday Girl.
3. serve. Polka dot platter from Seltzer Studios.
4. play. Dot bingo from Martha.
5. candy. Candy buttons of course.
6. cupcakes. Polka dot cupcake liners from Bake … Read More ...
Strawberry Margarita JellO Shots
With tequila! And salt on the rim! And lime garnish! In strawberry “shot glasses”! And cute as can be to boot. Is it bad I want to do a shot of tequil
a at 8 am? Probably. But learn how to make ’em HERE at Baker’s Royale.… Read More ...
Salty Caramel Apples
Something about these pretzel covered caramel apples just got to me. Yes, I like salty and sweet, but I think it’s the silly beauty of the pretzel pieces. Abstract art apples? Find them HERE at Charm of the Carolines. {via Tatertots and Jello}… Read More ...
More Halloween Pancakes
Halloween is one of those times of year where the fun of spooky treats and creative food ideas takes center stage, and Halloween pancakes are the perfect way to start off a frightfully fun day! If you’re anything like me, you love the idea of transforming your regular meals into something festive and exciting. Halloween-themed food is always a hit, … Read More ...
Kid-Friendly Halloween Food
Find a huge slideshow of Halloween food, from breakfast to lunch to dinner and dessert, HERE at Better Homes and Gardens. Treats include my favorite, the mad scientist wrap, and more like this coffin cake, Frankenstein candy sculpture, and this Pop-Tart haunted house.
