Check out this cleverest cleverness of bread art: “garlic bread.” The best part aside from the brilliant artwork? This bread is part of the Grain Food Foundation’s Bread Art Project to help hungry kids. Create bread art. Help end hunger. A huge thank you, then, to the creator of “garlic bread”, Healthy. Happy. Life., for not only … Read More ...
Royalty Relaxing in Tea
Oh my. Check out these royalty tea bags from Yamatuti.… Read More ...
Video Tutorials: Cutting Gum Paste with a Cricut
I had never heard of the Cricut machines until recently, and now it seems they are everywhere (even my mom mentioned them to me, and she has no clue what gum paste is. right, mom?) I’m so curious about these electric machines to cut fondant and gum paste that are supposed to speed up cake decorating. So needless to say, … Read More ...
Froggy Cupcakes
Ribbit! Learn how to make these froggy cupcakes HERE at BettyCrocker.com.
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Lunch-Time-Wasters
A great foodie time waster… scroll through the crazy sandwiches at Insanewich. To submit your own “witty, edgy or ironic” sandwich photography, CLICK HERE for details. And just a reminder about other fabulous sandwich sites I’ve posted about before: Funky Lunch and Scanwiches.com.
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Margaritas!
Find a gallery of ten margaritas for Cinco de Mayo HERE at the Food Network that make me want to reach into my computer for a cocktail. Pictured: The jalapeno margarita.
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Party Cakes, no, Wait, Loaves
I just don’t know if I can get behind the party loaf. I think it’s because my corporeal response to seeing a sweet cake totally conflicts with the response after cutting into it and seeing salty things. I can absolutely, however, take trips down foodie history lane. I adore glimpses of our recent cooking past, and so I thank dessert … Read More ...
Earth Day Treats
Just a few more sweets for Earth Day:
- Make Earth cupcakes and Rice Krispie treats with Under the Table and Dreaming.
- Make Earth cake pops with vanilla and lace.
- And from yours truly, marshmallows and cookies.
[tags]Earth Day, lollipop sticks, cookies, marshmallows, cupcakes, cake pops[/tags]
Cakeland. And a Quick Study of Decadence and the Grotesque.
As spotted on Craftzine, Scott Hove is taking edible crafts to a new level with his cake sculpture. Though I suppose “edible” is not the best term. “Sculptures and installations resembling perfect delicious cakes,” rather, as these sculptures are part of Cakeland, “walk through cake environments.” To fend off overly eager appetites, the sculptures are constructed with inherent defenses … Read More ...
Grocery Store Dessert Table
Check out this beautiful dessert table assembled from store-bought items (for 40 bucks!). Visit Bride Scouts HERE for tips on creating your own. Spotted on Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas.
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Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Recipes
Find a roundup of Mother’s Day recipe ideas HERE at Family Fun, like these slipper cookies or these queen’s cupcakes. Not sure how I feel about the bagel family portrait, though.
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Giveaway: Dessert!
The lovely people at Edwards Desserts (makers of single serving desserts found in the frozen pie section of the supermarket) were kind enough to send me some coupons to try out a couple of their yummy goodies. How in the world could I turn down free dessert? And my, were they tasty. I know the single servings are supposed … Read More ...
Moss Ball Cupcakes
Because who doesn’t need more moss balls in their life? Find the how-tos for making these adorable moss ball cupcakes HERE at Peas Love Carrots.
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Harry Potter Party Ideas
Visit iVillage for a roundup of 12 clever Harry Potter themed ideas for a party, like these licorice wands, broomstick favors and pots of treats. Spotted on the Hostess with the Mostess blog (from Jennifer Sbranti, who created the spread).
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter crafts on Craftbits.com that we made … Read More ...
Tutorial: Marbling Royal Icing
Find yet another incredible, step-by-step cookie decorating photo tutorial at Sweetopia: How to Marble Royal Icing (with gorgeous results, I might add).
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