OK OK, I promise to stop harassing you with Peeps posts. No. I can’t make that promise. But only a few weeks until the Peeps disappear for another year, so I’ll have to get at least one more in. I found this little Peeps speed racer on the Katherine Marie Photography site via another great blog, One Pretty Thing. See … Read More ...
Rice Krispie Pops and Other Kids’ Birthday Party Ideas
Visit No Fuss Fabulous for about a billion ideas on everything, including this easy treat for a birthday party: Oversized M&M Krispie Pops. They devoted last week to children’s birthday party ideas, so visit the site for inspiration, such as this Carnival party. No Fuss Fabulous provides links and how-tos, as well.
… Read More ...10 Tips for Making Layer Cakes
The uber popular blog, smitten kitchen, has put together a wonderful list of 10 Tips for Better Layer Cakes. Find tips on why the freezer is your friend, on leveling, baking even layers, cake boards, keeping your cake moist, masking and more. This one is definitely going in my Bookmarks.
… Read More ...Eye Candy
I encourage all to hop over to A table for two and just scroll through these amazing photographs. Sydney Foodblogger Billy Law photographed desserts from the well-known patisserie chef, Adriano Zumbo. Find the link here.
… Read More ...Black and White and Green all Over
This cool striped cake reminds me of the Rainbow Cake I posted about a couple months ago. Find the recipe and how-tos for making a Zebra Cake here on the blog, One Ordinary Day. As a bonus, the eco-friendly blog also has lots of tips on going green.
… Read More ...Broken Glass Jello
This broken glass Jello I found on the blog, The Food Librarian, struck me immediately. Find the link and how-tos here, as well as the gorgeous photography on this site. Look how perfectly crafted and perfectly photographed this layered Jello is.
The original recipe for the layered Jello came from the JustJenn recipes blog, part of JustJenn Designs, … Read More ...
Food Blog Links
The Times Online (UK) has compiled a list of the 50 world’s best food blogs found here. Definitely a list worth perusing, as the Times offers paragraphs on each that capture the essense of the blogs. Seems the secret is a combination of great content, great writing, and great photography. Funny how simultaneously huge and small the world wide web … Read More ...
Sweet Ideas that Make My Life Easier
There are so many great ideas for every aspect of life collected on the blog, Gordon Gossip, that you can easily spend a big piece of your day just scrolling. Thanks to Gordon Gossip for making my job easier today! Here are just a few recent sweet finds: These cupcake liners from Elinor Klivans found here. (Those who … Read More ...
O’ Chronicle. How I Love Thee.
I have a secret obsession that will soon be secret no more. Chronicle Books. I’m working on Cookie Book Number Two, and it is my dream to have Chronicle as my publisher. If you’ve not heard of Chronicle (could it be?) I suggest you click here immediately. Chronicle’s books are funky, hip, chic, unique, and beautifully crafted. All of them. … Read More ...
Gorgeous Rose Ice Cubes
This idea for rose ice cubes from the site, “Vintage Glam Weddings,” can easily be applied to any sophisticated soiree. Use the cubes in an ice bucket to chill bottles, and dress up the bar. I love getting tips from wedding sites, and no wedding is even necessary. Also check out these DIY chocolate truffle favors and soda … Read More ...
“Eat Your Words” Foodie Challenge
Any foodies out there up for a challenge should visit Savor The Thyme and enter “Eating Your Words.” Write, spell or draw with food–the challenge is broad enough for you to be as creative as you like–blog about it, link to Savor the Thyme, and link to Tangled Noodle. (As in, Tangled Noodle served as the original … Read More ...
Cupcake Coin Purse Giveaway
Support the craft bloggers of the world! Visit the Aussie-based blog, “Apparently Jessy…A Blog About Cupcakes & Craft Amongst Other Things,” become a follower, leave a comment and enter to win this super cute hand embroidered cupcake coin purse. Enter to win here before February 27.
… Read More ...All Candy, All the Time
If you are a candy fan, or even if you have just a passing fancy of candy, a stop by Candy Addict is a must. Candy articles, candy links, candy products, candy reviews, candy games, candy art, candy gadgets… it’s all here. You can even browse some Top 10s, like Top 10 grossest candies or Top 10 Simpsons candy references. … Read More ...
It All Comes Back to Bacon
I found this intriguing bacon flow chart on Geekologie.com. See how they prove the necessity of eating bacon when hungry. And if you’re all about bacon, also check out the simply stated blog (part of the Real Simple magazine site) post “Crazy About Bacon” for a recipe for candied bacon, bacon vodka recipe (shown below, from the blog, … Read More ...
Candy Bouquets
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about making candy bouquets can be found at “Incredible Edible Crafts.” The blogger gives tutorials, suggested resources and books, and plenty of links. She also provides links on how to make candy, edible crafts for kids and fruit and veggie creations. The idea here is an easy candy “sundae.”
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