Why do I love these so? Chocolate candies with Smarties or other chopped goodies in them? I think it’s the element of surprise. Or discovery. Or that the Smarties peek out of the teddy bear or car or whatever shape mold you use. Learn to make them HERE at Bits of Taste.… Read More ...
Peppermint Lollipop Cupcakes
I see amazing, clever, yummy, crafty treats all day, and I adore them all. But every now and then one in particular just whacks me over the head and gets to me in some unique way. I can’t explain it. It’s totally unpredictable. These peppermint lollipop cupcakes from Munchkin Munchies falls in the “whack me over the head and gets … Read More ...
12 Days of Christmas Edible Images
These gorgeous edible image cupcake and cookie toppers? Free. Featuring the 12 Days of Christmas, find the free printable HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go, for Tablespoon.… Read More ...
Reindeer Marshmallow Pops
Marshmallows, Christmas, Rudolph, candy canes, and befitting the on-a-stick category that I hold so dear? Well now, these Reindeer marshmallow pops have everything I’m looking for here. Learn to make them HERE at The Party Animal.… Read More ...
Pretzels by Rudy
Yeah, this cool dude is named Rudy, short for Rudolph of course. Find a recipe for a (non-sweet!!) last-minute ranch pretzel gift with a free printable HERE at Celebrate It!.… Read More ...
Christmas Goose, but Cake
Oh CakeSpy, where does your cleverness end? Learn how to make a faux goose, ie a Christmas goose cake, HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of CakeSpy.… Read More ...
Video Tutorial: Marbled Royal Icing
What’s better than perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? A tutorial teaching you how to perfectly decorate cookies. Although, hmmm, I don’t know. It’s still a tough call. I mean, have you seen the perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? Find a video tutorial for marbled or swirled royal icing HERE at Sweetopia.… Read More ...
Bread Tag Snowmen for Your Treat Bags
I am the type of person who is so frazzled and busy all the time, that I am in too big a hurry to finish simple tasks. I’m sure it’s annoying. I leave jars loosely replaced, I don’t fold the cereal bag down, I don’t seal Ziplocs, I toss those time-consuming bread tags and just twist the bag. Silly me … Read More ...
Artful Wishes with Cookie Dough and Sprinkles
I declare it a requirement to scroll through this New Year’s greeting from artist Christoph Niemann featured at the New York Times. Brilliant.… Read More ...
A Christmas Story Cookies
Why oh why did I not see these before my A Christmas Story Party Monday roundup? Well, you can see them HERE at cookies and cups.… Read More ...
Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
I’ve never seen cinnamon dough before this year and now I see it everywhere. One I will have to try. Check out these gorgeous cinnamon dough ornaments and gift embellishments HERE at Domestifluff, complete with recipe and how-tos. {Spotted on Not Martha.}… Read More ...
Candy Coated Christmas Party
All I could think about this sweets-filled party is how my 3 year old would be in absolute heaven to attend. I love the details of this candy coated kids Christmas party featured on Catch My Party. Check it out HERE.
Christmas Cheese n’ Pasta
I love when I find new sites dedicated to edible crafts, especially when they are right in my inbox. Rosemary of A Mouse on the Table sent me a link to her treat-filled blog, and you’ll find such gems as this smoked cheese snowman or this clever use of spinach pasta. The blog is in Italian, but there is a … Read More ...
Recipe Monday: A Christmas Story
1.entertainment. Watch the classic Movie a Christmas story
, of course.
2.decor. Make sure to have bars of Lifebuoy red soap
in the bathroom.
3. cupcakes. Make leg lamp cupcakes with how-tos and printables from The Party Animal.
4. games. There’s an A Christmas Story game
out there.
5. entertainment. Have a … Read More ...
Santa’s Belly Marshmallow Pops
Created by our own Amanda, learn how to make these awesome, easy Santa’s belly marshmallow pops HERE at Amanda’s Cookin’. You’ll also find a links to more Santa’s belly crafts and treats, including, ahem, my Santa’s belly cookie pops.… Read More ...