This one falls into the category of little touches for a party that make a stop and notice statement: Ombre party skewers, easy to make, too. Find the how-tos to make ombre dip-dyed party skewers HERE at Somewhere Splendid.
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Red, White and Blue Mustache Pops
This falls in the “simple yet so clever” category. Make red, white and blue Uncle Sam mustache pops HERE at no. 2 Pencil.
… Read More ...Pogo Stick Pretzels
Little known fact about me: I was the Pogo Stick champion of our neighborhood. My record was over 300 boing boing boings without falling. If this is not impressive (or in any way athletic), don’t tell me, because I have so few athletic achievements. AND this is on an old, rusty, metal handmedown pogo stick (seriously, was there any concern … Read More ...
The Washington Post 2012 Peeps Show Results
It’s here. The Washington Post Peeps Show results are in! For those of you that have been reading this blog for years (um, all of you, I expect), you know I live in Washington DC and anxiously await the annual Peeps Show, wherein contestants craft dioramas depicting events or scenes of historical, cultural, political, social or artistic importance using marshmallow … Read More ...
Fashion-Inspired Treats
Naturally entitled “Project Yumway.” Find a roundup of recipes inspired by the fashion trends for Fall 2012 HERE at babble, including homemade fruit leather (I guess leather is big this Fall? Definitely not my area of expertise, though I have learned a lot from What Not to Wear.).
… Read More ...Carrots in Dirt Cookies
This one falls into the “simple genius” and “why didn’t I think of that?” categories. I love this do-able, clever idea for spring: carrot cookies in Oreo dirt. Find the how-tos HERE at Our Dish.
… Read More ...The Fine Art of the Sandwich
My head just went back to grad school. To discussions of postmodernism and the cost of reproduction and low vs high brow and are we cleverly paying homage to the masters by recreating fine art with sandwiches and does food have a place in art or are we reducing their works to just lunch. I’ll stop there. Given my field, … Read More ...
Groundhog Day Push Pops
We’ve had one, maybe two, flakes of snow so far in Washington DC. Then today, crazy snowfall as we headed to the airport (by the way, I’m sort of on vacation). But nothing sticks!! So I’m hoping we get some serious, beautiful snow before the stress of Groundhog Day is upon us, because I’m not sure if I can take … Read More ...
White Chocolate Pumpkins
I gotta vote “yea” to breaking out of orange… Find the step-by-steps to make white chocolate marshmallow pumpkins HERE at Pizzazzerie.
… Read More ...M and M Turkey Favors
Find step-by-steps to make sweet, giggle-worthy turkey favors from M and Ms HERE at The Party Animal.
Purchase thanksgiving fall-themed m&ms here.
… Read More ...Halloween Jack O’ Lantern Cake, Chili and More
Need a little last minute inspiration? Find a roundup of Halloween party food ideas HERE at Parents, including this M and M pumpkin cake and Halloween chili.
Looking for more Halloween recipes and ideas? Check out Taste of Home Halloween Here you’ll find dozens of spooky, cute, spirited and … Read More ...
Crazy Amazing Cookies for a Crazy Amazing Gnome Party
Tricky as they may be, there is something undeniably charming about gnomes. (An especial fave to me, I even put a fondant one in my new book. Love saying that, my new book.) But on to more important matters, like this lovely gnome party. You must see all the details HERE at Tradewind Tiaras, from the invites to … Read More ...
Assemble-Your-Own Jack O’ Lantern Cookies
Whatta great idea for li’l kids… add your own Jack O’ Lantern faces! The eyes and mouths and noses are made with melted chocolate, the cookies are topped with buttercream, and the toddlers mix and match how they see fit. Find the recipes HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen.
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Black Bean Soup Under Jack O’ Lanterns
If only my own picky eater could be duped into eating things like soup just by dressing it up for Halloween, sigh. (She would never eat soup, too liquidy.) Make black bean soup topped with Jack O’ Lantern tortillas HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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Perfect Jack O’ Lantern Cookies
Next up… Yes, we can be perfect cookie decorators, too! Just like The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Learn the secret to decorate perfect Jack O’ Lanterns HERE.
Looking for more Halloween recipes and ideas? Check out Taste of Home Halloween Here you’ll find dozens of spooky, cute, spirited and fun Halloween foods to delight boys and ghouls of all … Read More ...