What a clever idea for a unique sandwich: bread cones. The Knead for Bread features the bread cones made from cream horn tubes
… Read More ...Sweet Floral Centerpiece
Find the how-tos for creating this impressive flowery centerpiece made from cupcakes HERE at Wilton.com.
… Read More ...Great Finds: Pretty Pink Party Cakes
Dessert Girl has collected links to super cute pink party cakes. Included in her finds: This ruffle tower cake from Martha and this topiary cake.
… Read More ...Spoiler Alert: Don’t Read if You Don’t Want to Know How Much Sugar You Consume
Why, oh why, do I, she of cookies, feel the need to post on the site Sugar Stacks? Visual interest. What a clever idea to show how much sugar we consume by stacking an equivalent amount of sugar cubes in front of the food item…a simple method of comparison that is so easy for the brain to interpret. Besides, … Read More ...
Another Great Crafty Food Roundup…
This must-see blog o’ daily inspiration for the crafter has yet again collected wonderful ideas for the foodie from the web (and I’m not just saying that because a few of my ideas are in the roundup, though it helps, tee hee). Some of my favorite finds from the list:
Cookie monster cupcakes from Good Things Catered.
Heart-Shaped Food
Let’s Entertain has assembled a collection of heart-shaped goodies from Martha HERE: pancakes, toast, sandwiches, even coffee.
… Read More ...DIY: Tree Cake Stand
What a pretty idea for a rustic cake stand. Find the instructions for creating this cake stand from wood HERE at Once Wed, originally from Laurie Cinotto. (Bythe way, Laurie’s site is so lovely and crafty, you can easily get lost scrolling for inspiration.)
… Read More ...More Food Photography Lessons
I’ve said it before (many times, here’s my prior post with links to food photography how-tos), and I’ll say it many more times: Great food photographs are VITAL to great food blogs. I know that upgrading my camera and putting in the many extra hours trying to take quality photos for my own blog has been hugely successful. But … Read More ...
When the Sandwich Qualifies as “Edible Crafts”
Perhaps the title is misleading in suggesting there are limited moments when a sandwich can make this column, as I do believe you can do much to elevate the sandwich to art: crafting the exactly right proportions of well-represented food groups between delicately chosen and cut pieces of bread. O’ sandwich, the perfect and brilliant lunch. Thank you, Earl of … Read More ...
Instructables Foodie Roundup
Instructables.com is a DIY goldmine. Anyone can submit a project if registerred. Find info on arts, crafts, home, science, music, sports, and tons more. Here are a few entries for the foodie:
Retro art toast. Tattoo your toast.
Craft table salt cones.
Make gummi shot glasses.
… Read More ...DIY Blue Delft China Crafts
This one falls in the not-quite-edible-but-kitchen-related category, but I so love this idea, as I so love blue delft china. Paul Lowe has created a slideshow of DIY projects with the china and patterns at Country Living. Clever ideas include using photographs of the china and iron-on transfer paper and stenciling. Craft aprons, tablecloths, lamp shades, wall decals and more. … Read More ...
Fruit Juice Prettified
What a clever and pretty way to turn fruit juice into a party staple. Perfect for a spring shower. Visit Cookie magazine to learn how to create these fruit juice and gelatin molds.
… Read More ...Reuse for Earth Day: Egg Carton Roundup from The Crafty Crow
Who knew there were so many uses for an egg carton? Visit The Crafty Crow for a roundup of clever uses for egg cartons, such as this flower wreath from FreeKidsCrafts.com, egg carton doll house furniture from Mom Zone, and this bouquet from our sister site, CraftBits. In honor of Earth Day, The Crafty Crow is … Read More ...
Cookie Book Giveaway from Sweetopia!
Need I rave about Sweetopia AGAIN? Yes. I’m afraid I must. A cookie decorator after my own heart, see her super-lovely-cookie barnyard But wait. There’s more. A “Can you find the differences between these two photographs?” contest. As a gal who religiously completes her sudokus and crosswords daily, this is my kind of giveaway. CLICK HERE to go to Sweetopia … Read More ...
Eye Candy: Food Architecture
If you have graphic design skills, I recommend a visit to Worth 1000. They offer tutorials, forums, galleries and contests for Photoshop, photography and more. Sigh. ‘Tis my dream to own (and learn) Photoshop. Their “Edible Architecture” contest is what struck me. I recommend scrolling through the amazing entries. The rules: take any building or structure and swap all … Read More ...