This drink makes me want to host a rainbow-themed party. Just to serve this drink. Spotted on Craftzine.com, the Double Rainbow Cocktail is a mix of vodka, elderflower liquor and bitters poured over rainbow ice cubes, found HERE at alcademics. And this is what shall also be served at my rainbow party: this and this and this but probably … Read More ...
Flower and Candy Centerpieces
Of course candy makes everything better, even centerpieces. Learn how to make this candy and flower centerpiece HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog.
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Eek! Fruit!
Learn more about the blowfish fruit and how to avoid food monotony–especially with kids– HERE at Happy Little Vegans.
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Fun Summer Desserts
I’m sure I’ve seen quite of few of these silly and clever summertime treats from Family Fun before, but I couldn’t resist posting the entire roundup. Find 35 summer-themed goodies HERE, including this beach scene cake, campfire cake and BBQ cupcakes.
[tags]summer, camp, logs, beach, cake decorating, cupcakes, BBQ[/tags]
Peel and Lick Cupcake Cards
I grew up collecting Scratch n’ Sniff stickers, so as odd as these new “Tasties” peel-and-lick cupcake cards from American Greetings may sound, I think I’m on board. Yep, you can give someone a taste of birthday cake with cards that include a self-dissolving flavor strip you can lick. Learn more HERE.
Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops
The latest from bakerella: ice cream cone cake pops. Check them out HERE.
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Another Bug Party
I know I already posted on a bug party of late, but I must have bugs on the mind. Could be the incessant rounds of critters that keep invading our house (I’ll spare the details). But check out the clever “bug” food ideas, mostly through simple labeling, of this bug party featured on oh, goodie! designs, such as … Read More ...
Edible Flowers: All About Borage
Visit let’s go fly a kite for fantastic information on the small purple edible flower, borage, including how to dry the flowers, use them for edible decoration, and how to make sugar flowers. Find the post HERE. And see how they were used to decorate bib cookies HERE. As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to make your … Read More ...
Cocktails and Books
Two of my favorite things. Woman’s Day has a roundup of perfect cocktails to pair with literary works. Find the collection HERE.
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DIY Wedding Cakes
Find a roundup of DIY wedding cake ideas HERE at Martha, like this sorbet bombe, rose cake or crushed candy cake, with tips how to make each.
[tags]DIY, wedding cakes, royal icing, roses, sorbet, candy[/tags]
Baker’s Periodic Table
It’s apt to follow my last post with a nerd-themed one: The Periodic Table of Baked Goods. The table, “The Periodicity of Baked Goods in the USA” was created by electrical engineer Michael Ohene for the blog Cooking for Engineers. It applies arithmetic to three variables: moistness, butter/oil content, and egg content to determine what defines … Read More ...
Rainbow JellO Beakers
Yes, this rainbow JellO from Momofuku for 2 is gorgeous (and the recipe is included HERE), but the beakers 
are what caught my eye.
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Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
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Inside Out S’mores
As promised… more s’mores! There are just so many clever variations by so many clever folks out there. Like these fantastic s’mores candy bars at one of my favorite blogs, Not So Humble Pie. Learn how to make them HERE, including a video link all about tempering chocolate.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
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Cookie S’mores
My s’mores posts definitely take an upswing in the summer (that is, expect more to come). Find the how-tos to make s’mores from store-bought cookies HERE at Snackpicks, created by Marie of Make and Takes.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook
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Radish Mice
I haven’t the faintest clue where I’ll need radish mice any time in the near future, but I stumbled across these at Martha, and I just find them so cute. Learn how to make them HERE.
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