When I spotted this cupcake batter dispenser at Amanda’s site, , my first thought was “Where will I store this?” You see, I have so much extraneous kitchenware, my drawers are overflowing. I have to keep stuff stored in bins in the basement. But I’ve tried ice cream scoops, squeeze bottles, pourable cups, everything, and I still drip cupcake batter … Read More ...
Sandy Candy and More from the Candyman
As one who is quite easily starstruck, though I forcibly act with casual indifference (such as following Keanu Reeves through the streets of Georgetown–he gave money to a homeless man–or pretending it was no big deal when I saw Steve Martin leaving a club, banjo in hand, in Manhattan), I must direct your attention back to THIS post on the … Read More ...
Candle Cake
Learn how to make this amazing candle cake (with a real candle) HERE at Duff.com (as in, Duff of Charm City Cakes and Ace of Cakes), including a downloadable pdf.… Read More ...
Personalized Tea Bags
Too soon for a Valentine’s idea? Well, this one can be used all year, I think. Make personalized heart tea bags HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Baby Shower Chocolate Bar Favors
Find an assortment of free, printable chocolate bar wrappers for baby shower favors HERE at Rachael Ray Magazine. The printables allow you to add a name to personalize, too.… Read More ...
Snowman Stew
All the snowmen that make their appearance on this site are usually sugary sweet in form, so I’m always intrigued by savory versions. Who knew stew could be so cute? Find the how-tos for making Snowman Stew HERE at Cute Everything, reprinted from Taste of Home.… Read More ...
3D Food Printer
So apparently, this fancy new 3D food printer, wherein a syringe “prints” dimensional objects by movements determined by a computer, will eventually allow home chefs to “design and print their own food constructions.” I have to admit I’m having trouble conceptualizing this, but find it interesting nonetheless. Created by Cornell University’s computational synthesis laboratory (which I’m also having trouble conceptualizing, … Read More ...
Pink Cosmo Cupcakes
What sparkly pink mcpinkster goodness this is from Bakingdom. And there’s a cocktail involved. Find the recipe for pink cosmopolitan cupcakes (with a vegan option!) HERE at Bakingdom.… Read More ...
Saveur’s Picks for Best Cookbooks
I pretty sure I’m in good company when I declare Saveur a consistently trusty go-to source for all things cooking. Check out their Test Kitchen’s Favorite Cookbooks of 2010 list HERE.… Read More ...
Red Velvet Fireplaces
Sheesh Diamonds for Dessert. You really are brilliant. I trust you know this? Learn to make red velvet shortbread fireplaces, really, HERE. There are even gummi bears involved.… Read More ...
Pie vs. Cupcake
Everywhere everybody is noting the threat to the popularity of cupcakes posed by pie. (See here at NPR.) Which is why I love this article from Good suggesting motivations for predicting trends, predicting the food trend of 2011 will be to predict food trends, then predicting some food trends. Or this article from the New York Times that … Read More ...
New Years Marshmallow and Chocolate Pops
What a sweet idea: Chocolate numbers on marshmallow pops. Learn how to make this kid-friendly New Years treat HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...
New Years Champagne Challenge and Festive Drink Cups
Find a great roundup of New Years crafts, activities and treats HERE at The Crafty Crow, including this champagne cork chair challenge from lilla a (love this idea, methinks I’ll try it tonight) and these fun festive kids cups from Make and Takes (my other favorite).
New Years Eve: What to Serve
Oooh, yum. Check out this roundup of drink, appetizer and dessert recipes for New Years from Savor the Thyme. Find the recipes, including Parmesean pigs in a blanket and cranberry banana cheesecake, HERE.… Read More ...
The History of Champagne
As New Year’s, the holiday o’ champagne, approaches, anyone else out there like me who finds the history of food and drink utterly fascinating will be beyond utterly fascinated by this brief look at champagne at Design Sponge. Learn how champagne is made (dangers and all), see antique champagne vessels, champagne in art, and even where to place the … Read More ...