So I spotted this picnic cake decorated with candies over at Bright Ideas, and I thought, “How perfect for summer.” Half way into this post, I then thought, “Hmmm… seems familiar.” Sure enough, a quick search later and I realized I posted on this exact cake last summer. Can it be that I’ve exhausted all the edible crafts … Read More ...
Yoda Sundae
Are we still on Star Wars? If so, this Yoda sundae made from taffy and sorbet is pretty impressive. Learn to make it HERE at DisneyFamily.com.
Wondering why there is a new hype on Yoda or Baby Yoda? Have you seen the Star Wars show The Mandalorian ? Well everyone loved Yoda the first time around and now … Read More ...
Harry Potter Marshmallows
Yeah, I did it. I took the Hogwarts Express, jumped in the cauldron, entered the Chamber of Secrets, touched the port key… whatever. I’m joining the Harry Potter craze and made some marshmallows. Find the post HERE on my other blog.
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Googly Eye Candy Creatures
I have got to make these googly eyes from gelatin capsules and sugar pearls! Look what Hungry Happenings did with them. Learn to add googly eyes to modeling chocolate HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Campfire Snack
Turn a fruit and cheese snack into a summer campfire scene HERE at Family Fun,
Cinnamon Shortbread Crab Cookies
Find a recipe for cinnamon shortbread HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in the sidebar) and as a bonus, you can watch a video of what appears to be Polish bloggers at a special restaurant event talking lots of Polish. I have no idea what’s going on, but I watched the whole video. Sigh. I wish I had a … Read More ...
Happee Birthdae Harry
I think the vast majority of us Harry Potter fans feel significant sadness at the end of the road, be it the final book or movie. So I felt comparable pangs of nostalgia when Diamonds for Dessert took me back to the beginning of the road. Remember when Hagrid first met Harry on that fateful, rainy evening? Make a Happee … Read More ...
Ideas for Redesigning the Food Label
I do believe the Food and Drug Administration, considering a redesign of the food labels found on food in the US, would benefit from checking out the submissions to the redesign the food label contest hosted by Good. The results are pretty dang impressive, with particular attention paid to conveying clear, easy-to-grasp-in-a-glance, graphics. Check out the finalists HERE… Read More ...
Rice Krispies Treat Pinwheels
Remember this uber-cool lemonade stand I posted about a few days back? Learn to make those Rice Krispies pinwheels HERE at Cute as a Fox. I have such a thing for pinwheels and stuff on sticks. (I know, I know, I have “things” for lots of things.)
Chicken Stuffed Waffles. But they are on a Stick.
I know I rarely post on straight recipes that aren’t somehow crafted into something else, like a pig or a posy, but these are on a stick. So I had to. And chicken-stuffed waffles? Too interesting not to investigate and beautifully photographed to boot. Learn how to make them HERE at Snappy Gourmet.… Read More ...
Polka Dot Cake
Also, it’s upside down. Learn to make fondant polka dots and find tips on assembling a tiered cake HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Packaging that Fools Fools Like Me
I was rather intrigued by this article at Chow on the phrases used by food packagers in the past 50 years that fool consumers into buying, because I’m easily coerced into purchases by labels. And these pushers of products with words are clearly attuned to cultural moments and the psyche of those trapped in them. So scientists in the ’60s … Read More ...
Homemade Fortune Cookies
Created by CakeSpy for Serious Eats, learn to make your own fortune cookies HERE. Wouldn’t it be nice to choose your own destiny?… Read More ...
DIY Drink Umbrellas
Because even drinks need shade in this heat (at least here in Washington DC’s hotfest ’11). Make your own dainty drink umbrellas from doilies HERE at Country Living.… Read More ...
Icon Ice Cream Pops
Spotted on Lost at E Minor, check out this collection of character and icon ice cream busts from Russian advertising agency, Stoyn, like a blueberry and licorice Darth Vader or strawberry and cream Marilyn Monroe.