If you missed the FoodDoodler
giveaway on this blog, look! There’s another one hosted by the fabulous Bridget of Bake at 350 over at University of Cookie. Click HERE for details as well as a video tutorial.
Science Cookies and Science Cookie Cutters
Check out the latest installment of science-themed cookies and cakes HERE at Not So Humble Pie, including these made with these custom-made cutters from www.sciencecookiecutters.com. 
I know that readers have asked me where to find exactly these shapes before, and I searched in vain for them way back when. I can tell you, cutters like these are rare! … Read More ...
The Martha Blogger Event and NY Cake
So no Martha sighting (she was apparently at the Martha bloggers night out event last night in the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia offices in NYC, but she must’ve swooped in and out while I was waiting in the lobby crowd of party-goers, bummer), but I met and saw lots of Martha Stewart Living editors and got to meet many bloggers … Read More ...
Spider-Man Cake
Check out this amazing Spider-Man cake created by (our very own) Amanda Formaro over at her food blog, Amanda’s Cookin’. Can you believe this is her first experiment with fondant? Find the how-tos for making this cake HERE.
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Pina Colada Cupcakes
So these pina coloda cupcakes that Glorious Treats sent me are making me not only want a cupcake, but a cocktail! Find the recipe HERE.
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Caviar and Vodka
Yep… just a typical Friday night for me. Caviar and vodka. See this beautiful spread of caviar and vodka photographed by Kate Harrison for this wedding featured on Snippet and Ink, spotted on At Home with Kim Vallee.
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Fruit Salad Ice Cream Cones
I’m loving this simple idea for serving fruit salad: ice cream cones. Find tips on making them HERE at Bakers Royale.
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Crown Cake
Learn how to decorate a crown cake easily with store-bought candies HERE at Bright Ideas.
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Play with Your Food: Watermelon and Cheese Checkers
Really. Watermelon and cheese checkers. Learn how to make this fruit and cheese board game HERE at wikiHow.
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Circus Elephant Cookies
The glittery sprinkled balls balanced on the elephants’ trunks are what got me. Find tips on decorating this parade of circus elephants HERE at Vanilla Bean Baker.
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Star Wars Birthday
Check out the spectacular dessert table for this Star Wars party created by parties by shindig (as seen featured on kara’s party ideas). Treats included yoda soda, Death Star donuts, light saber treats and out of this world cupcakes.
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DIY Ice Straws
Find tips on making ice straws HERE at Cupcakes and Cutlery,with links to this ice straw tray
at amazon, or these DIY ice straws at Apartment Therapy.
Adjustable Rolling Pin
For anybody out there taking notes on gifts for yours truly, please take note of this amazing kitchen tool by Joseph Joseph, the adjustable rolling pin. The clever switchable discs ensure even dough rolling. I’m already picturing perfectly level cookies.… Read More ...
Gumball Birthday Card
What a fun package to find in the mailbox on your birthday… this gumball topped sentiment, forcing you to of course eat your way to the message. Find the idea HERE at Jackaroo Love.
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The Wizard of Oz… Told through Cupcakes
Once again, I’m astounded by an event from Send in the Clowns (see here for my prior post). Check out this amazing Wizard of Oz party HERE. What got me? An avid fan of Wizard of Oz, one of my all-time favorite books and movies? The cupcake tower that tells the story, from tornado to rainbow, created for the … Read More ...