“Leftovers” seems such a sad title for a happy, much wanted thing as delicious abundance. Maybe “edible holiday reminders”? Check out these two sites for some ideas on what to do if you make too much. Or if you purposely make too much in order to have more holiday reminders. Domino magazine gives us this dessert recipe for individual trifles … Read More ...
Sweet Turkeys
Perhaps Tom would prefer you nibble on these turkey desserts rather than the real thing! Here are some ideas and links to how-tos for cupcakes, cakes, and more to celebrate turkey day.
The first is the most complicated of the bunch, but look how full of character he is. The detailed instructions can be found at pastrywiz.com. This site … Read More ...
Veggie Vases…Perfect Fall Centerpieces
I’ll be sure to write about this website more, as Celebrations.com has no end to their party ideas, recipes, crafts, tips and activities for holidays, themed parties and more. But for now, I’ll just focus on one tiny corner of their site: these veggie centerpiece vases. They’re all pretty easy to make, and Celebrations gives you all the step-by-steps. See … Read More ...
Pumpkin Martinis and More Pumpkin Cocktails
Some flavours just wrap around you like a snug blanket, and pumpkin is one of them. Every year, as soon as the mornings feel the tiniest bit crisp, I find myself craving something creamy, spiced, and comforting. A few years back, at a little pre-holiday catch-up with girlfriends (the sort where everyone brings a plate but we all end up … Read More ...
Sweet Simplicity
The perfect gift for the chocolaholic statistician. This simple “Chocolate Pie Chart” can be found and purchased ($20) from the super-simple-n-sleek-mathematically principaled site of “Mary and Matt.” Titled “Website.” Of course. The pie is found in the “General Store,” but also check out their “blog“, as well as “friends,” links … Read More ...
Rice Krispie Treat Ideas
O’ Rice Krispie treats. Is there nothing you can’t become? The Rice Krispies home page offers lots of recipes and ideas for the classic treat, including turkeys and this silly drumstick, but many for other occasions and holidays. The photo above comes from the version on allrecipes.com.… Read More ...
Turkey Pops are Here!
I was waiting for them, sure their arrival must be imminent. Bakerella’s famous cake pops dressed up as turkeys. I knew a fall or Thanksgiving theme was coming, but what would it be? Pilgrims? Cornucopias? Pumpkins? Turkeys, of course. The link to Bakerella’s turkey pops is found here. Her blog also offers the step by steps to make cake … Read More ...
Candy Sticks for Your Thanksgiving Table
These costumed candy sticks from Martha Stewart make a perfect centerpices/favors for the kids’ table. Or the grown-ups’ table. All instructions are of course included here. Also check out Martha’s candy cornucopias. Instructions found here. 
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Fall Baking: Pies!
First, check out this reversible pie-top cutter by Nordic Ware, available at Sur la Table. It has leaves on one side and apples on the other. (You can also use the cut out pieces to decorate your dough).
Second, Williams Sonoma also sells these Fall Leaves piecrust cutters
. The stamps even have intricate detailing to imprint the leaf … Read More ...
Learn to Make Mini Chocolate Pumpkins
The blog “Cake on the Brain” offers a step-by-step tutorial to making these cute mini chocolate pumpkins perfect as a cupcake or cake topper. She has a slew of other categories and recipes to peruse, too, so you may spend a bit of time with “Cake on the Brain.”… Read More ...