That’s what Mardi Gras needs, a signature cupcake. And the Gumbo Mardi Gras cupcake must be it. Yeah, that’s a savory cupcake under that shrimp, though it looks sweet as can be. Find the recipe HERE at Cupcake Project.
… Read More ...Silhouette Cookie Tutorial
These silhouette cookies are just stunning in their perfection, aren’t they? You can make some, too, you know. Find the step-by-step tutorial to decorate silhouette cookies HERE at Sweetopia.
… Read More ...Concrete Egg Bunker Tutorial
I find such genius and beauty in the impracticality of creating a cement bunker for an egg. But wait! Eggs are fragile. Cement is not. Not impractical at all. Way better than that silly egg “carton” thing. Artful, this is. And there’s even a tutorial. Find the how-tos to make concrete egg bunkers HERE at Handmade Charlotte, by Siybille … Read More ...
Marshmallow Pops for President’s Day
Ah yes, so much wiser to make trademarks of the Presidents (as in, cherries from the cherry tree George Washington owned up to axing down and Lincoln’s top hat) than the Presidents themselves on marshmallow pops. Find the how-tos for both HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
… Read More ...Coolest Ever Conversation Heart Cake
I declare this the coolest lookin’ Valentine’s Day cake ever. Ever! I just find it so striking. And inside is strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting, so yes, please. Find the recipe HERE at gimme some oven.
… Read More ...Super Quick and Easy Cake Toppers for Valentine’s Day
Need a super duper quick and easy way to dress up your cake tonight? I’m even typing about them super duper fast before my two month old loses it. Oh no, too late. Well… find the how-tos to dress up your Valentine’s Day cake in record time HERE at tikkido.
… Read More ...Pipe Cleaner Heart Toppers
Clearly I need to spruce up my pipe cleaner supply. Here I’ve been holding on to the classic, boring, Kindergarten-versions when there were these glittery, pretty types out there. Find the how-tos to make a simple, heart, pipe cleaner topper for cupcakes, cakes, pancakes, whatever, HERE at The Sweetest Occasion.
… Read More ...Kids Snack – Christmas Snowman Lunch
Bringing the outdoors in to lunch… it’s a ham and cheese snowman with falling popcorn. Guess it’s about as close as I’ll get to snow this year, sigh. Make him HERE at Creative Food.
… Read More ...4 Cupid’s Arrow Sweet Treats
Only one day left for Cupid’s arrows to find their way. Here are some edible versions.
1. Cupid’s arrow shooting some Rice Krispies Treats at Lisa Storms.
2. Make homemade gumdrops and turn them into arrows at Mom on Time Out.
3. Oooh, dipped marshmallows make great arrows at Rook No. 17.
4. And for something healthy, make … Read More ...
Homemade Heart Sprinkles
These homemade jumbo heart sprinkles would be handy to keep around beyond Valentine’s Day. Use any teeny tiny cutter for your fondant… do they make teeny tiny Shamrocks? Find the tutorial for homemade heart sprinkles HERE at Cake Whiz.
… Read More ...Sending Love with Tiny Envelope Cookies
Things in miniature are always big on cute. These tiny “sent-with-love” envelope cookies are a good case in point. Why, why, why are tiny things so precious? Make a bunch HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
… Read More ...Roundup of Snowman Treats
I’m thinking of those in New England here in the States buried in snow from the recent blizzard (while the rest of us long for at least a flake). Find a slideshow of snowman treats to make, including my melting snowman cookie, so thank you, HERE at babble.
… Read More ...Marshmallow Pops for Valentine’s Day
It took me a few seconds of analyzing this photo to figure out how Jill made these and still called them “easy” before I gave in and read the how-tos. Aaaaahhhh, fruit roll-ups. Very clever. Make marshmallow pops for Valentine’s Day HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
… Read More ...Secretly Replace the Fortunes in Your Take-Out Fortune Cookies
So this idea is pretty dang cool, not just for Valentine’s Day, but for whenever you want to surprise your honey with a secret message hidden in the fortune cookie from your take-out. Maybe a marriage proposal? Oh, look at me getting all romantic-like. Learn to steam open fortune cookies, replace the messages and close them back up again HERE … Read More ...
Homemade Teabags with Heart Cookies
I’m no stranger to the homemade tea bag. Or to cookie tea bags. But these handsewn teabags tied to heart cookies… that’s everything all in one in tea n’ cookie perfection. Not to mention the practical side effect of having the cookies prevent an accidental tea bag drowning in hot water. Find the step-by-step how-tos and video to … Read More ...