Happy Chinese New Year everybody! These dragon cake pops are just jaw-dropping. I spotted them HERE at Cupcakes Take the Cake (they are taking submissions, by the way, for Chinese New Year cake pops and cupcakes), and they were created by Kiss and Bake Up. See more of their amazing work on their facebook page.… Read More ...
Gnome Cupcake Toppers
I find it utterly fascinating that such a mischievous group is so irresistible. What is it about gnomes that’s just somehow so darling? Also, there are Hershey’s Kisses and Bugles involved with these, so that took them up yet another notch. Make gnome topped cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Cupid’s Arrow Chocolates
Methinks it was kismet that I just so happened to go to Target yesterday and buy some silicone heart ice cube trays from the discount bin a day before receiving a submission for these cutie chocolate hearts with pretzel Cupid’s arrows made from silicone heart ice cube trays from the discount bin at Target. I’m just saying is all. Find … Read More ...
Sparkling, Glittery LOVE Cupcakes
Given Sweetopia is one of my favorite blogs, how in the world did I miss these last year? I have to correct that wrong. Learn how to make LOVE cupcakes, complete with step-by-step instructions to make the super sparkly icing toppers, HERE at Sweetopia.… Read More ...
Fancied Up Oreo Cakesters
I believe the award for “quickest, easiest way ever to make a fancy treat” goes to Crissy’s Craft for adding pearl sprinkles to the edges of Oreo Cakesters. That’s it. Perfect for final hour Valentine’s Day dessert planning.… Read More ...
Groundhog Day Pudding Cups
While I’m not liking the encroaching pressure of Groundhog Day without having had a good winter storm yet here in DC, I do appreciate that Groundhog day treats ideas are popping up everywhere. Make Groundhogs from store-bought cookies–and sitting on pudding cups, hee hee–
And for any non-US readers who have not heard of Groundhog Day, I talk about what … Read More ...
Pizza for Valentine’s Day
After years on this job, I really shouldn’t be surprised at the alarming number of ideas for decorating pizza for Valentine’s Day out there. But there is just an alarming number of ideas for decorating pizza for Valentine’s Day. Here are a few:
I posted on the heart pizza above last year. The cutie pizza is from One Charming … Read More ...
Football Rice Cakes
While ordinarily football and I don’t mix–at all–I suspend my apathy for the sport this time of year when the football-shaped foods start popping up. And I’ve seen plenty of foods shaped like footballs. But never have I seen prosciutto and Asiago rice cake footballs served with pesto aioli. I may have to rethink football. Find the recipe and how-tos … Read More ...
Making, Dipping and Giving Cake Pops
Just in case you were on the fence about purchasing a BabyCakes anything, this experience with the Cake Pops maker over at The Cheese Thief sounds exactly like my experience with the Donut maker. Great, now I have to go get the Cake Pop one, too. Check out how she made them, dipped them (and got Nutella inside!) and … Read More ...
Gumball Machine Valentine’s Cards
Aw, is there anything more classic than candy and silly sentiments for Valentine’s Day? I’m loving this “I chews you” gumball machine Valentine’s Day card. Find the how-tos and free printable HERE at Living with Threemoonbabies. Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.… Read More ...
Colorful Fortune Cookies
Geez, you can turn anything into a rainbow! I love this idea for adding color to fortune cookies. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Kiboomu!. Spotted in this roundup of crafts for Chinese New Year HERE at The Crafty Crow.… Read More ...
Bite-Size Superhero Cookies
Just more self-promotion from yours truly for ya’. But since I make Edible Crafts and write for Edible Crafts, it’s kind of hard to keep those two separate. I made some bite-size Superhero cookies for my brother’s birthday. Check them out HERE.… Read More ...
Twinkie Tiramisu
You know how Twinkies filed for Chapter 11? Well, I’m glad to see that someone is doing their part to ensure the survival of the Twinkie. Like making classy desserts. Find the recipe for Twinkie Tiramisu HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
Roundup of Valentine’s Sweets for Kids
And I’m not just sharing this roundup because yours truly is including in the mix… Find a collection of 10 cute sweets kids can make (or can make with grown-ups, or can just enjoy) HERE at lilsugar.
The photo collage shown is from lilsugar and features JellO pops from the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen, pretzels from love from … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day S’mores
I am so consistently wowed by everything I see at Haniela’s. Her sweets are so beautifully constructed, I envy the precision! Case in point, Valentine’s Day S’mores. Find the recipe for homemade graham crackers, homemade marshmallows and Valentine’s Day s’mores HERE at Haniela’s.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check … Read More ...