See the snack cake double take slide show at Parents.com to make your own versions of these store-bought treats. For example: cream filled cupcakes, vanilla sponge cakes and these coconut rounds.
Easy Hibiscus Ice Cream for Spring
I adore ice cream. Adore. And it’s only natural that I, she of edible crafts, make my own. But I don’t and never have. Living in spaces too small to ever justify buying an ice cream maker, I’ve not done it. But Simplicious has inspired me to start making ice cream sans ice cream maker. Visit Simplicious for an easy … Read More ...
Cupcake Easter Baskets from Bakerella
Find the instructions to make these cupcake Easter “baskets” HERE from bakerella, including how-tos for wrapping as favors!… Read More ...
Sweet Egg Dioramas
Visit Southern Living to learn how to craft these beautiful and delicate egg shell kaleidoscopes made from sugar, part of a slideshow of 20 Spring desserts. Other desserts include these baby cakes and strawberry biscuit trifle.
Edibles for Your Easter Table
Find a slideshow of 8 sweet ideas for your Easter table from FamilyFun.com, such as these jellybean carrot favors, ducky ice cream, and sparkly edible napkin rings.
Deviled Egg Chicks
What a clever idea to make little devilish chicks from eggs. A nice twist on the same old hard-boiled ones this time of year. Find the how-tos here at “Savoring Time in the Kitchen.”… Read More ...
For Drinkers…
Love cocktails and all things liquor-related? Check out Liqurious. It’s similar in format to the foodie showcases tastespotting or foodgawker in that you submit your drink photo and link for all the world to see. And find liquor inspiration. To submit, click here. (You’ll need to register.) The above photo, as seen on Liqurious, is a manhattan from the blog … Read More ...
Blog Watch: Amazing Desserts!
With a name like “Amazing Dessert Recipes,” how can you not visit this blog? “Amazing Dessert Recipes,” brought to you by cookbook author Penny Eisenberg, IS a good one to watch. She offers detailed instructions and tutorials such as tempering chocolate and how to roll dough. And, she offers a place for you to ask questions on … Read More ...
Butterfly Cake and Many More Bright Ideas
Visit Bright Ideas for tons of sweet ideas, like this butterfly cake. Find the how-tos here. And these clever cookies decorated with candy centers. You can also submit your own ideas! 
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Oh, Silly Cakespy…More Peeps!
I still have time!! To post on Peeps, that is. I know, I know, I’ve posted on Peeps so much. But less than a week to go (and still the results of the Washington Post Peeps Show to share, so at least one more). But to see some Peeps at their sillyest, pop on over to CakeSpy. See Peeps a … Read More ...
Ideas Galore From Donna Hay
Find endless inspiration from Donna Hay for menus, recipes, style and entertaining. Many, I’m sure, are already well-familiar with the popular, Australian-based magazine and cookbook writer, but just in case you’re aren’t (or even if you are), a trip to donnahay.com is well worth the journey. Just a couple ideas in entertaining: Ice cream sandwiches, fortune cookie place settings… Read More ...
Giveaway Winner!
We have a winner! The personalized ribbon from Namemaker.com goes to Anya, as chosen by the Random Number Generator at random.org. Congratulations! You’ll be contacted for more information… Thank you everyone for participating in this great giveaway! I wish I could give everyone of you the gift of personalized ribbon…. Maybe one day when I’m rich and famous. I’ll … Read More ...
Unique Egg Decorating Ideas From, um, Me
I just completed a “Unique Egg Decorating Ideas” slideshow for ReadersDigest.com and thought I would share with you all. Find the link to the slideshow HERE. You’ll find all the instructions (including how to make your own egg dyes from food coloring) on the site, too. I’m pretty proud of how they turned out in just a … Read More ...
Easter Cupcakes!
What great cupcake inspiration from the blog, Paris Pastry. Such a happy Easter display. Find the recipes for the cupcakes (from Martha) and the frosting (from Paris Pastry) here and find the how-tos for creating the bunny and chicks here and here.… Read More ...
Marzipan Carrot Tutorial
Visit The Recipe Girl for a fabulous tutorial on creating these realistic-looking carrots from marzipan. Find the post, with photos and step-by-steps, here. (Find all kinds of other inspiration on this site, too!)… Read More ...