While I’m all about sweets, my big secret is that I actually prefer salty. Now, chocolate-covered salty is perfection. Specifically, chocolate-covered pretzels are a profound weakness for me, which I suppose is why I’ve not made them in ages. These clever, crafty folks out there whipping up clever, crafty chocolate-covered pretzels are making me reconsider though. I even bought … Read More ...
7 Ways to Celebrate National Doughnut Day
How will you celebrate National Doughnut Day?
Will you…
…make doughnut cake pops?
…make a doughnut cake?
…make chocolate covered doughnuts on a stick?
…make a doughnut dude?
…make rainbow doughnuts?
…get a free donut?
Shirt and Ties for Dad, of the Non-Wearing Kind
I’m pretty sure now it’s officially lame to give Dad another tie for Father’s Day. Unless he really wants one or you’ve already bought it. Then it’s OK. These ties are way cooler because they are edible (or connected to something edible). Plus, making food ties kind of pokes fun at the stereotypical gift. Here are 5 ideas.
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20 Red, White and Blue Patriotic 4th of July Sweet Treats
I’m pretty sure this post could have about 500, or maybe even 1000, ideas from around the web for desserts, as the internet is flooded in red, white and blue around the 4th of July, the day of Independence here in the United States. But I do have needy kids and all, so I had to cut it short at … Read More ...
Father’s Day Gift Guide from Epicurious
Still need some more gift ideas for Foodie Dad? Check out this great roundup for Father’s Day HERE at Epicurious.… Read More ...
Foodiggity’s Gift Guide for Dad
Know a dad who is kinda cool and also into food (wait, I didn’t mean those two were ordinarily mutually exclusive). Foodiggity’s gift guide for Father’s Day is up. Check it out HERE.… Read More ...
6 DIY Father’s Day Beer-Themed Gift Ideas
It may be cliche, but the Dad in my house definitely likes his beer. I type, as I nervously look out the window at the two stories of hops vines growing out back that are starting to attack the house. Here are a few make-your-own gifts ideas for the beer-lover on Father’s Day.
Clockwise:
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Ode to Service Men and Women, 7 Sweet Ways
Lest we forget why we in the States have a three-day weekend, you must see these gorgeous, heart-warming dog tag cookies created by Beth at Hungry Happenings. An homage to those men and women who have lost their lives serving, here are a few ideas:
Make dog tag cookies at Hungry Happenings.
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22 Food and Party Ideas for Memorial Day, Past and Present
It seems like just yesterday I was wishing for snow, and now summer is upon us here in the top hemisphere. Memorial Day, the day we honor and remember those men and women who fought and died serving in the Armed Services, is the unofficial marker of summer’s start here in the United States. It’s a day of celebration, of … Read More ...
Flower Cookie Card
So I missed this darling idea for Mother’s Day, but can we please bookmark it for mom’s birthday? Or anyone’s birthday, really. Have kids make a flower cookie card HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...
Babybel Tulip Bouquet
I never knew the marvels of Babybel cheese and its possibilities for food art until I met Cute Food for Kids. Make these darling Babybel tulips for Mother’s Day, and find links to 30 more edible food ideas HERE at Cute Food for Kids.… Read More ...
Pretty Flower Cupcakes
Who knew it was so easy to pipe a flower on a cupcake? These looks so pretty and yet they looks so manageable even for a novice. Find the how-tos to make flower cupcakes for Mother’s Day HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
Personalized Fortune Cookies for the Teacher
Awwww, a million times. Now this is a great idea for the teachers we love: Fill fortune cookies with personalized messages from the kids. Make them HERE at tikkido.… Read More ...
Family Portrait Cookies for Mother’s Day
So I’ve been really, really into this portrait cookie thing. I just love all the possibilities a blank canvas affords, and these are so easy to personalize for mom on Mother’s Day. Make family portrait cookies for mom HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
The Many Faces of Mom (Macarons)
It’s truly stunning how many, many, many silly portraits you can create with a bit of candy. Turn macarons into funny face mom macarons HERE at hoopla palooza.… Read More ...