I posted all the way back in October about the inspiring gallery of Amy Atlas’s wonderous dessert tables. (See that post here.) I have another one for you: Rebecca Thuss. The Martha Stewart Living veteran, creative director, photo stylist, wedding designer and crafter has a portfolio filled with gorgeous inspiration. See a collection of her beautifully photographed sweets … Read More ...
How to Can Fruit
As seen on Craftzine.com (find the craftzine post here)… learn how to can fruit from Instructables. See the how-tos HERE.
… Read More ...Birthday Cake Ideas
First the wedding cake slideshow, now a more universally celebrated event: the birthday. See Martha‘s collection of 30 birthday cakes here. Some of my faves: the lollipop garden cake (shown above), this spikey meringue cake,the no-bake cereal cake, and the classic devil’s food. And in case you missed it the first time I posted…be sure … Read More ...
Wedding Cake Slideshow from Martha
Martha Stewart also has a slideshow of 50 wedding cakes. Some of my faves from her collection: this gorgeous blue and white cake, the daisy cake, and the striped pound cake.
UPDATE (dated September 2010) for comment below: The reason the link to the blue and white cake has changed is because this post is from … Read More ...
Wedding Cake Slideshow from BH and G
Better Homes and Gardens currently has a slideshow of 37 wedding cake ideas. Some of my favorites: the bright, initial cake above, this pink bowed cake,and this olive striped cake.
… Read More ...So Many Uses for Chocolate Chips, So Little Time
One of my favorite magazine’s blog (that is, Real Simple’s Simply Stated) has a collection of ten great uses for chocolate chips HERE. Included: Peanut butter chocolate chip pancakes from Country Living, chocolate chip cookie s’mores from Food Network, and chocolate chip martinis from Rachel Ray.
… Read More ...Baby Shower Ideas
Visit Tip Junkie to find a roundup of baby shower food ideas. Included: these melon ball cups (found on flickr here), these baby cupcakes found on Taste and Tell and these butterfly truffle pops found on My Little Cupcake Blog.
… Read More ...Fiesta Cocktails
Sangria, margaritas, mojitos… Southern Living has a great slideshow of 10 cool cocktails for entertaining including this blue margarita. My favorites? Sangria Blanco and Tequila Mojitos.
… Read More ...Washington Post Peeps Show Results!!!
As I promised I’d bring you the Washington Post’s Third Annual Peeps Show results, here they are. And this likely marks the end of my Peeps posting obsession as Easter is tomorrow. Scrolling through the top 40 (of over 1000) entries on the Post site really is a treat. The winner is “Night Peeps,” a recreation of the painting, Nighthawks … 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 … 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!
… Read More ...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 ...
Funky Foodie Wares (a la 2Modern)
As I just discovered and am now hooked on the modern design site–and I’m not even a modern design freak–2Modern, here’s a roundup of some recent finds in their Food and Drink section.
My favorite shown above are these sandblasted china plates by designer Cat Merrick. An interesting alternative to my original collection.
Find these clever Dunk … Read More ...