So simple and pretty is this rainbow of sweet, peppermint treats. Find the recipe for creating these peppermint creams here at Domestic Goddess in Training.
… Read More ...Sugar Cube Igloo
Find a clever idea for crafting a sugar cube igloo at Sprout, an idea I found on the wonderful site, “The Crafty Crow.“
… Read More ...Party Favor Slideshow
Find a slideshow of over 30 party favors from Martha Stewart. Some of my favorites: these cookie envelopes of course, these mini lunch boxes, and these old time candy cups.
… Read More ...Fondant Cake Tutorial
Visit Cooking Books for a compilation of great tips and techniques for covering a cake in fondant. (See the post here.)
… Read More ...Contest: Build a Pretzel Rollercoaster!
Design and build a roller coaster made of pretzels and win a trip to Williamsburg VA and the Busch Gardens theme park, thanks to Snyder’s of Hanover. Find the rules HERE, and enter before July 15. (See all of Snyder’s contests here.) Definitely wish I had more hours in my day to compete in this one! Great contest idea…great … Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Dessert Roundup
This weekend is Memorial Day here in the States, so I thought I’d gather some sweet red, white and blue inspiration. Find a slideshow of patriotic desserts HERE at Better Homes and Gardens, such as this parfait or this ice cream dessert. Family Fun has loads of ideas HERE, like this fruit flag or these ice cream … Read More ...
Know Your Fruity Desserts! (A Lesson from CakeSpy)
CakeSpy has assembled a very handy tutorial on funny named fruity desserts, including descriptions, links to recipes and interesting tidbits for each. What’s the difference between a crisp, cobbler and crumble? Slump, pandowdy, clafouti and buckle? Learn more here.
… Read More ...Win a $100 Shopping Spree at The Celebration Shoppe
Visit The Hostess with the Mostess blog to enter to win a $100 shopping spree at The Celebration Shoppe, a custom invitation (with crazy cute matching table decor) shop. Find details on how to enter on the Hostess blog HERE. There are a lots of party ideas from which to choose, like this cupcake theme.
… Read More ...Jell-O Mold Contest
It seems the wonders of the Jell-O mold have been forgotten. It also seems the Gowanus Studio Space is doing something about the dearth of such edible craft in our current time. Enter to win the Jell-O mold competition. Find details HERE. Enter before June 12. Fee to enter is $15/$10 for students.
… Read More ...DIY: Lacey Cupcake Tower
Find the how-tos and free printables HERE on Martha Stewart Weddings for crafting these gorgeous lace mini cupcake towers from hat boxes.
… Read More ...Make Bread Cones
What a clever idea for a unique sandwich: bread cones. The Knead for Bread features the bread cones made from cream horn tubes
… Read More ...Easy Piano Cake
Whip up an easy piano cake with this idea from the Cookie Magazine food blog.
… Read More ...Woof! DIY Homemade Dog Treats
I think edible crafts can apply to our furred friends as well. Find a recipe for (peanut free) handmade dog treats at Annie’s Eats.
Check out our Dog Bone Cookie cutters and molds in our Cooking and Baking Store
I also highly recommend this baking for dogs cookbook and if … Read More ...
Tips for Making Your Own Wedding Cake
If you’re just that crazy, visit Shine from Yahoo! for an article by Gourmet Magazine with tips on making your own wedding cake. And follow the link here for tips on building a tiered cake.
… Read More ...DIY Butter
Whenever I whipped cream (which was oddly rather frequently), my mom always used to instruct me to stop whipping before I made butter. I understood from elementary school lessons on butter churns that one makes butter with cream and patience and little else, but I somehow never believed that I could possibly whip so far as to make butter. Well, … Read More ...