In mere weeks following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, twenty-seven popular bloggers compiled and printed a cookbook, all proceeds of which go to benefit the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders. Available in both soft-cover and hardcover, find all the details HERE,… Read More ...
Big Mac(arons)
So clever for so many reasons: 1. Because they are named Big Mac(arons) 2. Because they are such a delicious sacrilege to a classic art form: the macaron. 3. Because they are perfectly constructed li’l burgers that are really cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at the brilliant Not So Humble Pie.
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Avatar Pop Tarts
Yes, CakeSpy has done it again…created yet another clever treat for serious eats. This time, a celebration of Avatar via homemade Pop Tarts. Find the full post HERE. The original Pop Tart recipe is from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody.
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Candy Dot Hearts
An easy, kid-friendly, retro-inspired sweet Valentine’s Day project: hearts made from dot candy strips. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.
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Oscar Cookies
The latest from bakerella: Oscar cookies! So clever. Find the step-by-step how-tos for crafting these cookie statues (literally, they stand up and everything) HERE. I did have a flashback to working as a cookie decorator when I spotted these. Used to decorate hundreds of Oscar cookies every year….
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Super Bowl Cake
All You has a collection of super bowl food ideas and how-tos HERE, including this Super Bowl cake.
Are you planning on having a party or family gathering for the Super Bowl Football? A great reason to get friends and family together. We found these cute … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Ravioli
Check out these beet ravioli hearts at epicurious. Find the recipe HERE. (Sounds yummy, with a pine nut rosemary cream sauce.)
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Edible Cupcake Stands
Yet another fabulous idea from Giver’s Log at I spotted on Be Different…Act Normal: edible cupcake stands made from candy melts and cookie cutter. Find the how-tos HERE.
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Love Letter Cake
How utterly clever…write your love letter on your cake. Find the inspiration for the love letter cake–made from wafer paper, food coloring and a calligraphy pen–HERE at Giver’s Log. {spotted on tastespotting}
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Whoopie Pie Pan
Williams Sonoma makes easy work of taking up the whoopie pie trend (at least, I think the whoopie pie is and has been making a big come back). Find the whoopie pie pan
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Chocolate Garnish
Use chocolate abstracts as garnish with the how-tos HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, from the book, Simple Stunning Parties at Home. They look super fancy, but are super easy to make.
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You Rock! Candy
Now here’s a good idea for a lovely, generic, un-mushy (and thus, kid to kid friendly) Valentine’s Day favor: rock candy with “You Rock!” labels. Find them HERE at Martha Stewart’s Crafts Department blog.
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Asteroids Cookies
Now these take me back. To the family room floor. In the ’80s. Beating my brother. Find the how-tos for making Asteroids cookies HERE at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories.
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Easy Cupcake Decor: Ticings
I’ve been piping designs on cookies for so many years, it never occurred to me to use edible icing sheets (why would I use a picture of something when I can just pipe anything I want?) What a fool I’ve been. These gorgeous icing sheets from Ticings for cupcake and cake decorating have totally changed my mind. I’m dying to … Read More ...
Evolving Conversation Hearts
If you’ve an interest in food history, check out this article about the changing phrases of conversation heart candies (love ’em or hate ’em, they are the essential Valentine’s Day candy), such as the inclusion of “Tweet Me”. See the history lesson HERE.
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