This tutorial on creating fondant animals from Kitchen Wench is a must-read for anyone interested in working with fondant. Like our blogger, I’ve only dabbled lightly in working with fondant myself, and I find it surprisingly unscary and user-friendly. Kitchen Wench nicely demystifies the art for beginners and offers a list of necessary tools and how-tos for creating these adorable … Read More ...
Candy Makes a Great Centerpiece
I love this idea for centerpieces: candy. But really, can one ever go wrong with candy? This idea is compliments of Let’s Entertain, via Gordon Gossip, photo from jellybelly.com. Was that confusing?… Read More ...
Easy “Apple” Cupcakes
What a cute idea for a kid’s party….these apple-topped cupcakes look so easy to make with sprinkles, a pretzel stick and mint leaves. The “bite” is what makes these stand out. Find the how-tos here at the blog, Kara’s Cupcakes.… Read More ...
Cakesicles!
Sheesh! What IS it about sticks and sweets? (See my post here to understand what I mean.) A big thank you to Baking Bites for introducing me to the cakesicle pan
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Awww….Baby Bird Cupcakes
These little bluebirds chirping to be fed are just too cute for spring. (If only they knew there was a yummy-looking cupcake within reach beneath them.) Find the instructions to creating the cupcakes here at Annie’s Eats.… Read More ...
Waffles on the Farm
This Farm-Shapes Waffle Iron from VillaWare. A hearty, waffle-filled, down on the farm breakfast? Yeah. That sounds about right.… Read More ...
Tie-Dyed Eggs (Literally)
I love this idea from “Our Best Bites,” as I love lots of ideas from Our Best Bites (I’ve posted on this great site before, and I’ll post again.) Find instructions for dying eggs by wrapping in 100% silk ties here. Full, printable instructions are available for download, too.
Vegan Homemade Oreos
Not to long ago I posted on the stunning number of homemade versions of Oreos I’ve seen popping up everywhere. How could I have been so remiss as to omit a version for our vegan friends? Thank you to Dog Hill Kitchen for coming to my rescue. Find a recipe here for Dairy-free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies.… Read More ...
Bakerella’s Chicks are Here
The first installment of Easter cake pops from Bakerella are here! Check out the photos and how-tos here.… Read More ...
All-Natural Egg Dyes
Visit Better Homes and Gardens to create all-natural Easter egg dyes from different foods. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Learn to Make Candied Rose Petals
Visit the stunning blog Flagrante Delicia to learn to make these candied roses. Find the post here.
I was also going to use the words “gorgeous” and “beautiful” to describe this blog, and arbitrarily settled on “stunning”. This is a must-visit blog for both visual and thoughtful inspiration.… Read More ...
Save Money…Bring Your Lunch
I was chatting with a friend recently about the cost of eating out at lunch—even a sandwich from a deli–and the quick calculations were stunning. Hundreds, even thousands, can be saved per year by making your own lunch. Parents.com has a slide show of 20 easy to assemble lunches and snacks for kids that offer great ideas for grown-ups as … Read More ...
April Fool’s Day Food Tricks
Here are a few of Martha‘s ideas for April Fool’s… turn milk blue, make a mashed potato sundae or spill “coffee” in bed. The Kitchn serves up a bowl of “cereal” (actually cauliflower soup with garam masala-spiced Os that they found on the Food Network here. CDKitchen has lots of gross recipes like … Read More ...
Craft Gorgeous Butterfly Cookies
I’ve posted before on the wonders of the Fancy Flours shop and their amazing products for bakers. But they also have tons of ideas, recipes and how-tos. Find inspiration here. And find the how-tos for crafting these beautiful butterfly cookies here.… Read More ...
Easy Chick Cake
I love this simple idea from Martha Stewart for a spring cake. Craft a chick from frosting, shredded coconut, licorice eyes and feet, and an almond beak. Find the how-tos here.… Read More ...