My latest “Wow!”: The artwork of John Holcomb. He represents each of the United States (plus DC and Puerto Rico) as food. Sno-Ball Alabama, banana California, New Jersey cinnamon roll, Ohio baked potato… Shown is a Pop-Tart DC (because, you know, I live in DC). Check him out and purchase prints HERE.… Read More ...
Food Trucks for Weddings?
A new trend? What do you think of food trucks for weddings? According to United with Love, this is a thing in my own town of Washington DC. Had I married here instead of Vegas, I think I’d have considered it. Hot pretzels would have to be in the mix, though. (Shown is a Fojol Bros. truck.)… Read More ...
Turkey Sandwich
But not that kind of turkey sandwich. I mean one that gives the impression that it is, indeed, a turkey. Learn how to make these cuties HERE at Meet the Dubiens.
A Flat Toaster? That Doubles as Wall Art?
I’d love more flexibility from my toaster. But a toaster sheet? Spotted on Neatorama, find more information on the toaster towel, the Halo Toasted Wrap, HERE at Walyou. I do love that you can fold it and hang it on your wall.… Read More ...
Party Monday: Thanksgiving Kids Table
1. games. A balloon boat race from One Charming Party.
2. centerpiece. Craft a Native American family from BH and G.
3. table decor. Find a printable Thanksgiving party pack from etsy shop Frog Prince Paperie.
4. crafts. Make a pom pom turkey with Martha.
5. costumes. Make pilgrim hats and … Read More ...
Turkey Cake. Really. That’s Turkey.
Hmmm. This looks intriguing and certainly well crafted, and if I were to try a savory dish-made-to-look-like-a-frosted cake, I think this would be the one. But read about my diatribe against savory dishes-made-to-look-like-frosted-cakes HERE. And learn to make this turkey, sweet potato, mashed potato, cranberry sauce, sausage stuffing cake topped with mini marshmallows HERE at Chow.… Read More ...
Rice Krispie Turkey Pops
It’s amazing how Rice Krispies can be turned into anything. Learn to make Rice Krispie treat turkey pops HERE at Family Corner.… Read More ...
Plated for Diwali
Check out these gorgeous plates of simple foods turned into celebrations of Diwali. Find tips on crafting them HERE at Little Food Junction, including this cucumber and carrot Diwali lamp and edible Rangoli.
Thanksgiving Candy Favors
Check out these clever ideas for wrapping candy at Scrap-A-Doodle-Dee, perfect Thanksgiving favors. My favorites are the M and M sticks and turkey poop using candy corn
. {spotted by Kristen}
You can purchase the tube bags
here.
Zucchini Bread in a Can
I know, I know, there are lots of things I say I love. Stuff on sticks, mini versions of big things, mason jars… and one more. Stuff baked in things that aren’t meant for baking. Seriously. Especially cans that you can wrap and give as favors. Learn how to make zucchini bread in a can HERE at from gumdrops to … Read More ...
Mini Piggy Donuts
And the cuteness continues. Check out these mini piggy donuts at Cute Food for Kids made with the Mini Donut Maker.… Read More ...
Mini Pies
More ridiculous cuteness: mini pie! Learn how to make these mini apple and cherry pies HERE at The Comfort of Cooking.… Read More ...
Apple Cakes
I think today might be the day of cute food (just you wait and see). Learn how to make these apple cakes HERE at La Casa de Vainilla (translation in sidebar).… Read More ...
Thanksgiving Treats (by Yours Truly)
Here’s a roundup of five Thanksgiving treats, with how-tos, of course, that Reader’s Digest asked me to make for them. You’ll find instructions for making bite-size turkey sandwich cookies, easy fall marshmallow pops, mini pumpkin cupcakes, fall harvest placecard cookies and Mayflower cupcakes.
Gift Guide: Chopsticks
More gift ideas… How about chopsticks? Find a roundup of 12 fun chopsticks HERE at Oddee. Shown are light saber chopsticks
, zoo animal chopsticks
, and chopstick glasses, but not the chopsticks bra. Really. (Not sure those glasses are for sale, but pretty interesting idea.
