So tiny and adorable. But then, Pandas make everything adorable. Find the how-tos to make chocolate dipped gummy bear pandas
HERE at The Cheese Thief.… Read More ...
Conversation Heart Vodka
Too soon to start posting on Valentine’s Day? I hope not. Look, a grown-up, drinkable version of the classic conversation heart candies . Make conversation heart-infused vodka HERE at Stylish Home.… Read More ...
Doritos Consomme
This is one of those rare occasions where I’m posting on a straight recipe (ie. not a “crafty” recipe that involves making something look like a frog or fairy wand), purely because of the coolness factor. It’s not often that I chow down on junk food, but when I do, Doritos is a good go-to choice for me. Man, I … Read More ...
Cupcake and Pie? A Match Made on New Year’s
For giggles only… Hopefully your New Year’s kiss was as you expected. Find this sweet take on an Andy Warhol quote HERE at CakeSpy.… Read More ...
The Year’s Events as Cupcake Toppers
For a sweet and hilarious look back at 2011, see the most important cultural events as seen on cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!. Revisit planking, Wall Street and more. And bonus points for utilizing grad school terminology.… Read More ...
Russian Doll Cakes
Something about Russian dolls is so fascinating and addictive. Find the step-by-steps to make these Russian Doll Cakes HERE at eat pray bake…
Marie Antoinette Crave Cake
A new “wow” for me: Ms. B’s Cakery. Just browse the amazing gallery and say “wow,” too. I spotted this Marie Antoinette’s Crave Cake at Colin Cowie’s Wedding. Read more about this amazing place HERE.
Almost-Midnight Clock Cookie Bites
Quick! Move fast if you want to make these for tonight. The icing needs time to dry before adding the face with the edible writer. Find the how-tos HERE at my blog.… Read More ...
Wintery Fondant Cut-Out Cookies, Snowmen Cookies, and New Year’s Cookie Tutorials
Yes, all those things I mentioned, plus they are completely adorable and absolutely perfect (just look at that snowman!), plus there are video how-tos as well. Isn’t Marian of Sweetopia fabulous? Find them all HERE.
Retro New Year’s Eve Cocktails Inspired By The 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s And 2000s
Take a walk down cocktail memory lane with retro New Year’s Eve drinks inspired by five decades of party style, pop culture, music, and wonderfully questionable fashion choices.
New Year’s Eve is already a little bit theatrical, isn’t it? There are sparkly outfits, countdown clocks, champagne glasses, glittery hats, and at least one person who insists they are absolutely staying … Read More ...
Food Trends of 2011 and Food Predictions for 2012
It’s that time of year again when everyone rounds up what happened in the past twelve months and predicts what may happen in the next. Food trends are a particularly hot topic. Example:
The top 10 Food Trends from 2011 from Time, including culinary counterculture (think foodie sit-ins), empowered vegetarians,really retro cocktails (as in, pre-Prohibition), going local and table … Read More ...
Leap Year Frog Cookies
Is it Leap Year again already? It seems like we have leap years way more than every 4 years. Or maybe I’m just getting old faster. Make these adorable, super easy frogs from store-bought cookies HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.… Read More ...
Edible New Year’s Eve Party Horns
Edible New Year’s perfection: Make sparkly, colorful party horn treats from chocolate, ice cream cones and sprinkles HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Super Cool Champagne JellO Shots
Remember this champagne JellO ? Forget those (with no offense to Family Fun, of course, but because I’m not even sure that JellO is still available anymore). Here’s something way, way better: Champagne JellO shots with real champagne, the year in JellO inside the glass, bubbles made from blowing through a straw (how cool), and a gold dusted rim. … Read More ...
Rainbow “Jewel” JellO Cake
Made for St. Basil’s feast day on January 2, check out this cake full of “jewels.” A yummy rainbow of gorgeousness for the rest of year, too! Find the how-tos HERE at Catholic Icing.
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 ...