I was just about to say “little known fact about me–I don’t have a colon,” but as I’ve posted on my medical past before, have linked to this essay I wrote in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, and have just facebooked and tweeted my surgical history to promote this Bake Sale, it’s totally NOT a little known fact. … Read More ...
Faux-Macaron Cookie Pops
Over at my other blog, I’m dredging up the past. My past. Wherein, I find stuff I forgot about from past years of blogging. Like these un-macaron, macaron-like cookie pops. Find them HERE.… Read More ...
Rainbow Ice Cream
I didn’t think it was possible to make ice cream more fun and awesome. I stand corrected. You can make rainbow ice cream. Find the instructions HERE at Rock UR Party, by Peabody.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on Amazon … Read More ...
Gumdrop People and a Free Printable Game
This could be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Ever. And I have a six month old. And I’ve been posting on cute food for years. Gumdrop people (look at the girl’s dress!) and a printable for a gumdrop game. Find the printable and how-tos HERE at Restless Risa.… Read More ...
Friday is for Kids: Flower Lunch
Here’s another one for the kids on this Friday: Turn their lunch vertical and make flowers! I love this. I might even do this with the next sandwich for me. Make a flower lunch HERE at Little Nummies.… Read More ...
First Time Ever: TWO Monsters Inc. Tortilla Lunches
I think, think, in years of blogging and thousands of posts, this is the first time I had two simultaneous submissions of almost the exact same idea and execution. And the winner is Mike Wazowski of Monsters, Inc. Posted on the same day on each blog. And even the plate looks the same! On the left is from Kitchen Fun … Read More ...
9 Little Meals: Muffin Tins for Not Just Muffins
I’ve long been intrigued by this idea of smaller versions of big meals cooked oh so conveniently in muffin tins. (See? I did a roundup before.) Little hands will appreciate the downsize, I think. Well, other people’s kids that is. Mine appreciates very little in the way of food diversity. Here are some ideas for cooking cute mini meals, breakfast, … Read More ...
Easy Sprinkle Tea Lights
When celebrating one’s birthday, every single morsel of one’s day should be celebratory, don’t you agree? I mean, your toothpaste should sing to you, your shampoo shout hooray. Even your birthday candles should look like mini cakes, and sprinkles everywhere are a must. I’m loving this simple idea: Turn tea lights into sprinkle-y birthday cake candles HERE at Food and … Read More ...
Chocolate Pretzel Flag
I can’t get enough of this chocolate pretzel thing lately. This clever idea for arranging dipped pretzels to look like the American flag has me picturing more art from colorful pretzels. Find the how-tos HERE at Country Kitchen SweetArt.… Read More ...
Easy Licorice Idea for the 4th of July
Now THIS is the easiest ever idea for the 4th of July: Wrap your RedVines and serve. Find the how-tos to make these firecracker licorice favors HERE at Room to Inspire.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
We also have 100’s of 4th of July Patriotic crafts and 4th of July recipes too.… Read More ...
8 Alternative Uses for Wonton Wrappers
Other than for dumplings, that is. I must say, I’m feeling pretty inspired to pick some up and make pasta, appetizers, snacks, dessert and more. Here are some non-dumpling-uses for wonton wrappers from around the web:
Clockwise.
Make pie! The post that inspired this roundup, make wonton wrapper pie at Make the Best of Everything!.
Lasagna. Make spinach-pesto lasagna … Read More ...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Monkey Cake
The master of sweets-that-look-delicious-and-adorable-and-clever-but-totally-manageable-to-make (is that too long?) has created yet another delicious and adorable and clever cake that looks totally manageable to make. Find the how-tos and recipe to make peanut butter chocolate monkey cake HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
14 Desserts that Use Pop Rocks
‘Tis the season… for Pop Rocks. The fireworks-in-your-mouth candy hits shelves in bulk before the 4th of July here in the United States. Here is a roundup of 14 desserts that include Pop Rocks, HERE at Relish. Shown are my pop rocks cookie pops.… Read More ...
Sundaes and Popcorn Cupcakes
Sundaes and popcorn. Perfect party food. Sundae cupcakes and popcorn cupcakes. Even perfecter party food. Find the how-tos to decorate cupcakes as sundaes and popcorn HERE at Make me my Cake.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing variety of popcorn flavored salts
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Red, White and Blue Star Fudge
It doesn’t get more patriotic than this: Red, white, blue and stars. So sweet. Find the recipe to make red, white and blue star fudge HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Looking for the best fudge recipes Check out our World’s best fudge Recipes board on Pinterest and our roundup of boozy fudge recipes here. Still, want more fudge? Check out … Read More ...