Find a great roundup of homemade, edible gifts HERE at the kitchn, such as homemade tea blends or cake in a jar.
… Read More ...Cinnamon Cabin Cookies
Find the recipe for these adorable Cinnamon Cabin Cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies, as spotted from the Land O’ Lakes site. And thanks, Munchkin Munchies, for bringing me over to Land O’ Lakes! I pretty much exclusively use their butter (thanks to my mom), and I never thought to check out their recipes.
… Read More ...Yoga Pose Cookie Cutters! For Sale! Really!
Anyone who remembers this post from a year ago, (aren’t all my posts burned in your brain?) may appreciate that, as I was informed this morning by Baked Ideas, the yoga pose cookie cutters are now for sale. I repeat. The yoga pose cookie cutters are now for sale. Also? Please, please check out the mini gingerbread house and … Read More ...
DIY Amaretto
Learn to make your own Amaretto HERE at Liquor Snob (a great homemade Christmas gift, no?).
… Read More ...Sweet Inspiration: Sweet Sugarbelle Cookies
I don’t post features of clever food artists nearly enough, so it’s time to amend that. Check out the work of Sweet Sugar Belle. And check out her blog, The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, HERE. The detail is stunning! I love the tiny knitting cookies. And these Christmas cookies. And, oh, it’s too hard to choose. They are … Read More ...
Gift Guide: Chopsticks
More gift ideas… How about chopsticks? Find a roundup of 12 fun chopsticks HERE at Oddee. Shown are light saber chopsticks, zoo animal chopsticks, and chopstick glasses, but not the chopsticks bra. Really. (Not sure those glasses are for sale, but pretty interesting idea.
… Read More ...Cookware Gifts for Foodies
Too early for a gift guide? Find a collection of favorite cookware from celebrity chefs HERE at Yumsugar, including these oil and vinegar cruets from Rachael Ray and a bamboo cutting board from Curtis Stone.
… Read More ...Snowman Party
As one who adores snow, I’m already thinking of excuses to throw a snowman party. My melting snowman cookie was featured in this collection of ideas for a snowy Christmas party HERE at Kids Parties 1-2-3. You’ll also find ideas for invitations, decor, games, crafts, and–now we’re entering my territory–food and favors. Other ideas include soup with snowman-shape sandwiches, vanilla … Read More ...
Inspired Ideas for Christmas
I am begging you. Please, please, please CLICK HERE immediately to view the Christmas issue of Inspired Ideas online magazine.The muffin tin advent calendar, cookie cutter jewelry and snowflake cake shown here (the edible craftiest that I think justify this feature) are just a glimpse of what this clever, eclectic and charming magazine holds. You’ll also find tutorials … Read More ...
Quick, Easy Chocolate Mints
Turn mints into chocolatey gifts quickly with these how-tos from Gimme Some Oven. I had to include this picture below, too, of the process, because the image is just so fabulous. Pure abstract art.
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… Read More ...Cherry Snowmen – Perfect For Cocktails
Despite our warming weather, my kid is still obsessed with snowmen, which means I must necessarily be obsessed with snowmen. Find the how-tos for making these white chocolate covered cherry snowmen HERE at Blisstree. {found via Grin and Bake It}
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… Read More ...Creative Chocolate Spoons
Find cute ideas for making chocolate covered spoons for dipping in hot cocoa HERE at Alpha Mom, like this little snowman or “chocolate chip cookie.”
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… Read More ...Doll and Bicycle Bread
How gorgeous is this bread shaped into “dolls” and “bicycles”? Find the recipe and step-by-step how-tos with photographs HERE at village feast.
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… Read More ...Frosty The Snowman Christmas Cake Pops
My 2-year old adores Frosty the Snowman (so do I, along with the classic 1960s Rudolph) so she exclaimed “Frosty!” rather jubilantly when she saw these cake pops on my computer screen. Find the how-tos HERE, along with more non-character snowmen, for the cake pops from the famous bakerella.
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Hot Cocoa Treats
I love this cute idea for dressing up hot cocoa: chocolate whipped cream boats. Simply top chocolate cups with whipped cream and voila. Find the recipes and how-tos HERE at Reader’s Digest.
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