Going camping any time soon? I’m sure not. It’s very much not my thing. It is, however, my daughter’s and husband’s thing, so I’ll happily send them off into the spider-filled, uncomfortable woods once a year. These no-bake tent and campfire treats are more my speed. Also, they make “caramel apple wraps”? Make tent and campfire treats HERE at She … Read More ...
50 Unique and Not-So-Unique Flavors to Infuse Vodka
Are you still downing boring, plain vodka
? Infusing vodka is apparently not that hard and with this article, we link to different variations on how to infuse your own vodka at home. You just need a bottle, some vodka and stuff that has cool flavors. Savory or sweet, herbs, fruit, candy, even nuts and vegetables.
Some of the … Read More ...
The Best Rainbow Pinata Cake Ever
Yeah, and it’s filled with candy. I know it’s not the first rainbow cake to take the internet by storm. And I know it’s not the first piñata cake. But it’s got to be the first rainbow pinata cake. And I feel comfortable declaring this sweet awesomeness the best rainbow piñata cake ever. And it looks pretty manageable to … Read More ...
Hobbit Door Ice Cream Sandwiches
Hmmm… I see a new Monday “trending” post coming. Ice cream sandwiches. I’ve already posted on ice cream sandwiches, but I’m thinking the big thing this summer may be clever, cool (groan for the pun) ice cream sandwiches that push the limits of tradition. Kind of like popsicles have been the last few years. I think because of this … Read More ...
8 Edible Dinosaurs
I have two daughters. My brother has two daughters. My sister has two daughters. I have two step-nieces. My step sister has a daughter. I’ve no little one obsessed with dinosaurs. I consider my own daughter’s obsession with trains, and subsequently, Dinosaur Train, close. But I’ve had no excuse to throw a dinosaur party. If you have boys or girls … Read More ...
Father’s Day Gift Guide from Epicurious
Still need some more gift ideas for Foodie Dad? Check out this great roundup for Father’s Day HERE at Epicurious.… Read More ...
Guide to Decorating Sweets, with a Cheat Sheet
So the sweets side of edible crafting can be pretty darn confusing. You have your cookies, cupcakes, cakes, marshmallows, cake pops, fondant, royal icing, frosting, candy clay, candy melts, edible pens, sprinkles, and oh my. What goes with what? Can you top cupcakes with royal icing? Can you write on fondant? What about frosting? Making it less overwhelming (I hope), … Read More ...
Sunbathing S’mores
Yes, this is a sunbathing chocolate bar on a graham cracker and marshmallow chair lounging on the beach, but see the story of how he and his pals got there (and got a wee bit too much sun) HERE at Hooplapalooza.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this … Read More ...
Foodiggity’s Gift Guide for Dad
Know a dad who is kinda cool and also into food (wait, I didn’t mean those two were ordinarily mutually exclusive). Foodiggity’s gift guide for Father’s Day is up. Check it out HERE.… Read More ...
Trending: Cupcake Toppers with 6 Different Materials.
You know why I love cupcake toppers? Because you can use just about anything to make them, you can personalize or cater them to your theme, usually, you can make them ahead of time to just pop in the cupcakes before serving, and they always impress. It’s no wonder you clever folks keep coming up with different ideas for cupcake … Read More ...
Strawberry Vodka and Printable Tags
‘Tis the season… for strawberry vodka. How utterly refreshing and divine that sounds right now as I look at the thermometer spike to 95 degrees. And cute to boot. Find the how-tos to make strawberry-infused vodka and the free printables for the tags HERE at Food and Femininity.
If you love baking with Strawberry flavours check out this AMAZING … Read More ...
Pink Pixie Fairy Party Cake, Toadstool Mushrooms and DIY Rustic Cake Stand
Isn’t this the most dreamy, pretty in pink cake? Perfect for say, a pink pixie fairy party? That’s what it’s for. Find the how-tos to make the cake HERE at Bird’s Party. But wait! There’s more. You need to have marshmallow toadstools, too. And find the tutorial to make a rustic cake stand HERE. Find the printables … Read More ...
6 Fun Food Crafts for Kids
It’s still Friday, so I’m still sharing some ideas for the kiddos to have fun in the kitchen.
clockwise:
Turn watercolors into monogram straw toppers at Studio DIY.
Make JellO fishbowls at babble.
Play Cheez-It tic tac toe at Snackpicks.
Make fruit and veggie snails at Meals.
Celebrate summer skies with JellO parfaits at Mad in … Read More ...
Potato People
Aw, Mr. Potato Head has been revised to form a whole colony now, of Potato Sprout People. Find the how-tos for this fun, easy craft for kids HERE at PBS.… Read More ...
Freezer Pop Holders
Freezer pop covers are smart. Lightsaber freezer pop covers are super smart. This is a much better idea than the paper towels I now use to keep the chill off my kid’s hands (her request, I was more of the “suck it up” freezer pop holder). Make freezer pop covers at Keeping it Simple.… Read More ...