When Amanda sent me this Gingerbread Man Cake from The English Kitchen, I was pretty smitten for several reasons. He looks chocolatey yummy, he’s such a classic, the blogger includes the recipe and how-tos, and I’ll admit I’m a bit of an Anglophile. Check out the charming English Kitchen HERE, and find the recipe for the gingerbread man cake HERE… Read More ...
Marshmallow Snowmen and Hello Kitty’s Winter Home
Cute Food For Kids just never fails to meet the promise in her title. I mean sheesh, the cuteness just abounds! Check out her Christmas ideas HERE. My favorites? The Marshmallow Snowmen. Now I’ve seen marshmallow snowman before. I’ve even made them myself (here). But the little details. Those pom pom gum drop mittens? That’s a whole new … Read More ...
Party Monday: The Nutcracker
1.nutcrackers. Pier One Imports has a surprising number of nutcrackers.
2. food. Make sugar plums at Saveur.
3. favors. Craft beaded snowflakes at Martha Stewart.
4. cupcakes. Nutcracker cupcake kit from Meri Meri.
5. decor. Nutcracker centerpiece from Meri Meri.
6. cookies. Clara cookie cutter from coppergifts.com.… Read More ...
How to Ship Cookies
Find an information packed lesson in how to ship cookies for the holidays HERE at Chow.… Read More ...
Trix Bark
Learn how to make super-easy Trix bark HERE at Tablespoon, complete with a how-to video.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Cottage
More gingerbread house how-tos! Just My Delicious shares a gingerbread recipe and tips on making this cottage. This recipe feels very unique to me, so now I want to try it. (Translation tool in sidebar.)
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Fun Christmas Sandwiches To Snack On
Aw. Cute, simple ideas to add some holiday cheer to a kid’s lunch: Santa and snowman sandwiches. Find them HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...
Christmas Caramel Popcorn Pops
Now, it’s well established that I like treats on sticks. Especially clever or unexpected treats on sticks. But then when the stick itself is clever and unexpected? Oh, that’s just a whole new level of fantastic. Like these caramel popcorn balls on a candy cane stick. Find them HERE at Kitchen Corners.
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Unusual Edible Gift Ideas
I love this recent roundup of edible gift ideas from the kitchn for being totally unique borderline bizarre. Shown is Pine Cone Bud Syrup from Primitivizia. You’ll also find licorice jam, Tonga vanilla beans, and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Click HERE for the roundup and buying information.… Read More ...
Mini Doughnut Snowman
Snowmen are inherently cute, so it’s not easy to say a snowman is the cutest snowman ever, but this snowman at The Idea Room is the cutest snowman ever. Look, he even has a little perch! Learn how to make this mini doughnut snowman (on a little perch!) HERE. Oh, and just wait til you see how he’s wrapped. … Read More ...
Edible Christmas Decorations
Three simple ideas for Christmas decorating with grocery store finds: cranberry garland, candy cane stands, and a candy centerpiece. Find them HERE at Real Simple, with a video how-tos.
Holiday Party Cocktails
Find a cocktail to match every party from now to New Years HERE at the New York Times. Shown is the Auld Lang. I’m intrigued by the Chatham Artillery Punch.
Pepperminty Ideas
Find an array of minty fresh ideas for Christmas goodies HERE at Martha Stewart, such as this recipe for peppermint icicles or the how-tos for candy sticks.
Holiday Cupcakes for Kids
Find how-tos to decorate these cute penguin, Christmas tree and snowman cupcakes HERE at babble.
Cookie Tree Advent Calendar
Nadege of Prunille fait son show sent me the cutest idea for an Advent calendar: A decorated cookie ornament for each day, perfect for a little Christmas tree in the kitchen. Each cookie has a number attached. Find the idea with recipe HERE (in French). She also sent me a link to her labor of love: This Victorian gingerbread house… Read More ...