Edible Crafts

Happy Ice Cream Sandwich Day!

August 2, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

August 2 is ice cream sandwich day. As temperatures inch to 100 here in Washington, DC, good timing. Find a recipe for a classic ice cream sandwich HERE at Martha Stewart. Or try these strawberry ice cream sandwiches from Woman’s Day. Or this ice cream sandwich cake from Real Simple. Or s’mores ice cream sandwich at My … Read More ...

So you made a bunch of paper cones filled with treats for your party and don’t know how to stand them up. Yes, I understand this to be a perplexing dilemma. Enter our hero, Smashed Peas and Carrots. Learn how to make a treat cone box HERE.… Read More ...

365 Days of Cake Pops

August 2, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I dare anyone who pops over to visit Every Day Should Pop! 365 Days of Cake Pops (which, if you haven’t guessed from the name, is a blog that features a different cake pop every day inspired by whatever National Day of… day it is) to resist scrolling through page after page of cake pop inspiration. And coming soon: tutorials … Read More ...

Jelly Shots! Birthdays and Hawaiian Shirts and Polyjuice Potion

August 2, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

How can it be that it’s been so long that I’ve reminded you to swing by the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen? A bit of their latest: Learn to make birthday jelly shots (yeah, there’s a jelly shot under there) HERE and a Hawaiian shirt jelly shot HERE and Polyjuice Potion HERE and…. well, I could keep going. And don’t forget … Read More ...

Butterflies and Literature and Cake

August 1, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Every time I click on Sprinkle Bakes, I’m just awed at the brilliance. This stunning cake encompasses two of my favorite things, decorated sweets and books. Learn to make this–I can’t even call this a “cake,” since it’s a piece of art–HERE at Sprinkle Bakes, including a lesson in working with fondant and in stamping on wafer … Read More ...

Snacks for Travelin’

August 1, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Check out some of the clever packaging ideas for snacks when hitting the road with kids over at Choose to Thrive. My favorite is the jar of celery and peanut butter, a personal childhood favorite of mine that others oddly found odd. I don’t find it odd one bit.… Read More ...

Watermelon Truffles on a Stick

August 1, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Two of my favorite bloggers combined has to result in something splendid, like these watermelon sugar cookie truffles (and please note the stick). Learn to make them HERE at The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle, courtesy of guest-poster Shelly of Cookies and Cups.… Read More ...

Baseball Party Ideas

August 1, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

While sports and I don’t mix well, I do appreciate that others might actual enjoy such things as “baseball” and want to throw a party with something sporty as a theme. Find ideas for a baseball party HERE at Better Homes and Gardens, including these benchwarmer snacks and bats, balls and bases snacks.

Are you hosting a Baseball … Read More ...

Milk and Cookies Cake Pops That Are Almost Too Cute to Eat

July 31, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Milk and cookies is one of those classic combinations that never really goes out of style. It is nostalgic, comforting, a little bit playful, and somehow manages to make everyone smile no matter their age. So when that same sweet pairing gets turned into cake pops, complete with tiny cookie details and a little striped straw, it instantly jumps from … Read More ...

Ribbon Rose for Cakes

July 31, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to make this simple but lovely ribbon rose to decorate cakes HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould. You’ll find step-by-step how-tos, photos and a video.… Read More ...

IZZE!!

July 31, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I got a package the other day from IZZE, as in the sparkling juice IZZE. I was already familiar with the stuff, but when a company sends you promotional material that includes samples in addition to a super cute T-shirt, some orange fizzy lip balm, and other goodies, it’s best to dig a little deeper when writing them … Read More ...