I’ve been throwing around the term “eye candy” way too much lately, I know, but really, it’s the only apt word to describe this Liz Lemon portrait made from Nerds candy over at Andrew Salomone’s blog (with prints for sale too)
… Read More ...The Peanut Gang (Literally)
Every now and then I come across things so cleverly simple and silly and perfect they make me appreciate the awesomeness of others’ cleverness, silliness and perfection. Like this Peanuts Gang as Peanuts by Phil Jones.
… Read More ...Snowdrop and Crocus Spring Cake
What a gorgeous sign of Spring: this chocolate cake adorned with paper snowdrops and crocuses (with a phyllo dough nest). Find the how-tos for making the cake toppers HERE at the Martha Stewart Crafts Department blog. And find the full post HERE.
[tags]flowers, Spring, Martha Stewart, chocolate cake, cake toppers[/tags]
… Read More ...Movie Night with bakerella
There are all kinds of fun movie and Oscar things going on at bakerella. First, find links to movie-themed sweets, like movie popcorn brownies, froggy cake pops, “Up” cupcakes, and more. Second, win money! Guess your Oscar winner pics and enter for a chance to win a cash gift card. Find all the details for the contest and all … Read More ...
DIY Cupcake Liners
Craving cupcakes but out of liners? I’ve been there. And I’ve tried to make my own, but with limited success, so I was happy to see this helpful how-to. Learn how to make your own cupcake liners from these instructions HERE at blueberrymoon.
[tags]cupcake, liners, DIY, parchment paper[/tags]
… Read More ...Tutorial: Chocolate Paintings
One glimpse of this Audrey Hepburn chocolate painting and I had to post immediately. How, how, how is it possible that Eye Candy continues to deliver such amazing eye candy day after day? Talent I surely covet. Learn how to create chocolate paintings (based on the blogger’s explanation of the Yurin method) using chocolates and printed images HERE.… Read More ...
Cake Decorating How-Tos
Visit Country Living for a slideshow of tips and tricks for cake decorating, including step-by-steps for piping, basket weaving, making chocolate curls. Find the slideshow HERE.
[tags]tutorial, cake decorating, chocolate, cupcakes[/tags]
… Read More ...Floating Cupcake Tower
Check out this amazing suspended cupcake tower (photographed by Ali Broach) HERE featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog.
[tags]cupcake tower[/tags]
… Read More ...Eye Candy: Music Cake
Wow. Check out this gorgeous, detailed music book cake (yes, cake) dedicated to Glen Gould HERE at Charmaine’s Pastry Blog.
[tags]cake, music[/tags]
… Read More ...Best Picture Cocktails
Find a roundup of cocktail recipes to match each of the ten Best Picture Oscar nominees HERE at Chow. (like a “Gold in Harlem” for Precious or a “Flying Blue Dragon” for Avatar.)
[tags]cocktails, Oscars[/tags]
… Read More ...Spoonful of Sugar Favors
What a sweet idea (pardon the pun, but sweet is just such an apt word here) for wedding or party favors from Style Me Pretty: sugar packets with a beautiful printed ingredients message. Find the how-tos HERE, spotted via weddinggawker.
[tags]wedding, favor, sugar[/tags]
… Read More ...DIY Penguin Party Food – Penguin Cake
Gourmet Mom on-the-Go has a roundup of food ideas for a penguin-themed party, inspired by Betty Crocker. Find the ideas HERE, including an igloo cake, penguin cheeseball, penguin sandwiches, and blue JellO ice cubes.
[tags]penguin, Betty Crocker, party, kids, cake, Betty Crocker[/tags]
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations and these Penguin chocolate molds.… Read More ...
Rainbow-Colored Foods
A friend of mine is planning a rainbow themed birthday party for her toddler, so I have rainbows on my mind. Check out this great collection of rainbow-colored foods HERE at Shine by Yahoo. Find links to all kinds of rainbow-themed foods. The one shown is from Omnomicon.
[tags]rainbow, cake[/tags]
… Read More ...Flower Quiche
There is a chance that my picky toddler might actually try this quiche because it is so flowery cute. Find the how-tos HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go.
[tags]flower, quiche[/tags]
… Read More ...Wii Cake
Learn how to make this Wii cake HERE at parenting.com.The site has toooons of clever birthday cake ideas that would be great for adults, too.
[tags]video games, birthday cake[/tags]
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