I know Christmas is over, but can’t gingerbread houses be used to celebrate the entire season? Maybe? What about graham cracker houses? This one is just so cute and comes with step-by-step instructions. Find it HERE at All You.… Read More ...
Baby Jesus Bread
ve become more and more interested in bread art after seeing what some of you clever folks can create with dough. So amazing. Check out this “Baby Jesus” bread at Prunille fait son show. The instructions are in French, but you can see from the photographs how he’s crafted.… Read More ...
Fruitcake Jelly Shot
Dang, I’m too late for Christmas with these, but I can’t help sharing. I don’t know why anything fruitcake-related just seems silly to me. Make fruitcake jelly shots HERE at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.… Read More ...
Peppermint Sugar Cubes from Leftover Candy Canes
I’m always a fan of finding uses for leftover holiday candy. Such a happier image than that Christmas-is-over reminder when we see a broken candy cane under the couch. Make peppermint sugar cubes from leftover candy canes HERE at homework. I’m also loving these peppermint sugar marshmallow kabob swizzle sticks.
Wintery Fondant Cut-Out Cookies, Snowmen Cookies, and New Year’s Cookie Tutorials
Yes, all those things I mentioned, plus they are completely adorable and absolutely perfect (just look at that snowman!), plus there are video how-tos as well. Isn’t Marian of Sweetopia fabulous? Find them all HERE.
Winter Treats Ideas
I’m still looking out my window wistfully every day awaiting snow, and nary a flake here in DC. Sigh. Find a spread of kid-friendly ideas for decorating treats HERE at babble, including these snow-covered tree cupcakes and penguin cupcakes.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these Penguin chocolate molds.
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Red Velvet Snowman Macaron Cake
I know Christmas is now over, but this cake is most certainly worthy to continue on. I love the red velvet contrast to the snowy outside and the adorable snowman macarons sitting on top. Find the recipe for snowmen macarons and red velvet cake HERE at Raspberri Cupcakes.… Read More ...
My Christmas Card
Every year for our holiday cards, I do a sweet version of my husband, daughter and me. This year I was a little pressed for time so went for marshmallows instead of the gingerbread family, cupcakes or cookies I’ve done in prior years. Happy holidays to all!… Read More ...
Cookie Sheet Cookies
Another cookie-decorating-idea I adore… These cookie sheet cookies from Munchkin Munchies. How have I never tried this? Genius, in a self-reflective cookie kind of way. Find them HERE.… Read More ...
Charlie Brown Christmas Ornament Cookies
I just love everything about these clever decorated cookies honoring the great Charlie Brown Christmas. Find all the characters’ signature outfits turned into ornaments HERE at Bake at 350.… Read More ...
Rudolph and Reindeer Ice Cream Cone Treats
A slap-on-forehead-why-didn’t-I-think-of-that moment for these easy treats: Rudolph and the reindeer ice cream cones filled with treats. Find the how-tos HERE at the Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
Peppmermint Chocolate Marshmallow Pops and S’mores
The perfect combination of Christmas and last-minute: Make peppermint, chocolate and marshmallow s’mores and pops HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook
we found on Amazon and let’s not forget my favorite snack Smores candy
snack. So yummy and ready to … Read More ...
Walnut Cake with Peuche Icing
Not only does this look so charming for Christmas, but it sounds utterly divine. Find the recipe and how-tos to make creamy walnut cake with Penuche icing HERE at Sisteroo.… Read More ...
Christmas Fruit Tree and Some Dinner Ideas
Make this easy fruit Christmas tree HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And if your kids need a little incentive to clean their plate, turn dinner into Christmas HERE.
The Rudolph, The Grinch and The Scrooge Christmas Cocktails
If I was actually still in Christmas party mode, I think I would have to throw a shindig that included cocktails based on Christmas characters. Make The Rudolph, The Grinch and The Scrooge cocktails HERE at Rock UR Party. (By the way, if I was served a Grinch, I would most definitely tell the bartender, “You make a mean … Read More ...