There are thousands, no, millions (maybe even billions?) of how-tos and step-by-steps and menus in cyberland for preparing Thanksgiving dinner. But I find this Thanksgiving for Beginners slideshow from Chow a stand-out feast. It’s easy to follow, clear, and visually appealing with the neat, clean pictures, white space and illustrations. Though I’m not quite a beginner at hosting the big … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Favor Boxes
Make your own party mix favor boxes for Thanksgiving with how-tos on the Hostess with the Mostess blog including a free printable from the “Grateful Mod” Party printable party collection.… Read More ...
Orange Chocolate Owl Pops
Learn how to make these ’60s-style mod orange chocolate owl pops HERE at The Daily Mixer , with links to the all supplies from the Layer Cake Shop.… Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Thanksgiving Leftovers
I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but just to be prepared, here are some ideas for Friday.
1. Sweet potato pound cake from Country Living.
2. Yucatan-style turkey and vegetable soup from BHG.
3. Turkey Cobb salad from Martha.
4. Catchall casserole from BHG.
Submit Your Thanksgiving Table Photos to the kitchn
Want the world to see your Thanksgiving table? Submit a photo to the kitchn.… Read More ...
DIY Monogrammed Mugs
Make your own monogrammed mugs (a la Anthropologie) with these easy step-by-steps from Design Mom, perfect for personalized hot cocoa gifts.… Read More ...
Stuffing Balls
I have never, ever seen this genius idea before: stuffing balls. Learn how to make them HERE at jun-blog.… Read More ...
Manliest Ever Cupcakes (See the Fire?)
Diamonds for Dessert made this BBQ cupcake for The Manly Cupcake Challenge. (Yes, yes, my first thought was that it was a cupcake challenge to celebrate Laura’s sweet nickname for her hubby in Little House on the Prairie, but it’s actually a contest sponsored by C&C Cakery to spread awareness of prostate cancer. Check out the details HERE.) … Read More ...
Harry Potter (and Ron! and Hermione!) Cookies
Learn how to make these ridiculously awesome Harry Potter (and Ron and Hermione) cookies from Bake at 350, one of my faves. I mean Bridget, from Bake at 350 is one of my faves, but then, so is Harry (and Ron and Hermione).
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter crafts on Craftbits.com … Read More ...
Chocolate Turkey Topped Pretzels
I adore this easy, clever craft from The Seattle Smiths: Chocolate turkeys atop pretzels. And it’s kid-friendly. Really, just check out the adorable photos of the little turkeys! Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Meaty Cupcakes
A word of caution to all vegetarians who may find these cupcakes appealing at first glance: That’s no sweet cupcake. It’s a ground beef base, wrapped in bacon, topped in mashed potatoes. Learn how to make the Carnivore Cupcake HERE at Whatever Dee-Dee Wants, She’s Gonna Get It. And if you like these savories, be sure to check … Read More ...
Winners of the No-Bake Gingerbread Houses Giveaway
The results are in! The two, randomly drawn winners are:
Jennifer, comment 22 and
Anya, comment 50 (check out her Hills Creek Quilter blog HERE)
Thank you all for participating! And you can still enter the giveaway for A World of Cake and Candy Construction HERE. Just click the link or the picture below to go … Read More ...
Pumpkin Patch Cake. And a Stop Motion Marshmallow Video.
Well, I’m out of the Project Food Blog contest. My stop-motion marshmallow video didn’t make it past Round 7, so I never got to submit my pumpkin patch cake (prepared for Round 8, just in case). So I’m pawning them off on you. Find the how-tos to make this pumpkin spice cake topped with chocolate cream cheese frosting and … Read More ...
Party Monday: Hanukkah
Hanukkah starts in just nine days…
These party ideas are perfect for Hanukkah parties, Hanukkah dinners , meals an feasts. Tutorials and decorations are a little hard to find so we decided to create this roundup of the best ideas we could find.
1. decor. A dancing rabbi menorah from Uncommon Goods.
2. food. Make potato parsnip … Read More ...
Say It Isn’t So Food Network
Sigh. Ace of Cakes has been canceled. And this news has been confirmed on Duff’s bakery site, Charm City Cakes. And in the farewell post, Duff applies the terms “genuine” and “wacky” to the show. I have to agree. Something about this particular crew is so endearing and real, I find. That, and the antics of both … Read More ...