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.
Rice Krispies Treat Monogram
What a sweet gift to open. Make Rice Krispies treat monogram birthday gifts HERE at Musings of a Glamourpuss.… Read More ...
Gum Paste Flower Tutorial
What a darling, perfect cake for a babyshower. Learn to make these gum paste flowers to decorate a cake (with rhinestone centers!) HERE at Domestic Charm.… Read More ...
Ice Cream Cone S’mores Pops
Food that looks like other food? And on a stick? Two of my requirements fulfilled. Adorable. Make s’mores ice cream cones on a stick HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook
we found on Amazon and let’s not … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fondant Sailboat Toppers
Learn how to make these easy, simple, but bright and perfect sailboat cupcake toppers HERE at Bird’s Party blog. And to complete the look, the nautical party printables are found HERE.… Read More ...
Golden Snitch Cake Pops
Ah, the elusive, sly golden snitch that effectively ends any Quidditch game, in cake pop form. No, in butterbeer cake pop form. Harry Potter fans rejoice. And learn to make them HERE at Amy Bites. Also, be sure to follow the link to butterbeer cupcakes.
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter … Read More ...
Simple Shiny Happy Smiley Sun Cookies
I feel these merit as many adjectives. Learn to decorate this sunshine sweetness HERE at Glorious Treats.… Read More ...
New Site for Foodies: Gojee
This recipe site is premised on personalizing your recipe search based on what’s in your fridge and cupboard. As in, if you have flour, black pepper, and farm-swaddled pork loin in your kitchen, they have a recipe for you. (I didn’t make up that combination. They say that HERE.) I’m thus far impressed by the collection of food writers–varied, … Read More ...
Starfish S’mores
It’s the eyes that put these starfish s’mores over the top. Well, that and the starfish and s’mores aspects. Learn to make them HERE at Hungry Happenings. (Thanks, Ashley, from Cute as a Fox, for this find!)
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
. Perfect for Mermaid, … Read More ...
Swirly Sprinkles Cookie Pops
You can’t go wrong with swirls and rainbow sprinkles. Learn to decorate these sprinkle-topped lollipop cookies HERE at Stuff by Stace.… Read More ...
Candy Crab Cupcake Toppers
So completely adorable. Learn to make crab cupcake toppers from candy HERE at the Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
Butterbeer Cookies
Butterbeer cookies with butterbeer glaze with the most perfect Harry Potter images? Brilliant, Bridget of Bake at 350, brilliant. Find the recipe HERE.
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter crafts on Craftbits.com that we made and take a look at them in our very own Harry Potter Party we hosted. We … Read More ...