With a name like “Amazing Dessert Recipes,” how can you not visit this blog? “Amazing Dessert Recipes,” brought to you by cookbook author Penny Eisenberg, IS a good one to watch. She offers detailed instructions and tutorials such as tempering chocolate and how to roll dough. And, she offers a place for you to ask questions on … Read More ...
Gumdrop Cake for Spring
This pretty cake for Spring looks surprisingly easy to make. Find the how-tos for crafting the decorations here (from gumdrops, M and Ms, and coconut) at allyou.com.… Read More ...
Butterfly Cake and Many More Bright Ideas
Visit Bright Ideas for tons of sweet ideas, like this butterfly cake. Find the how-tos here. And these clever cookies decorated with candy centers. You can also submit your own ideas! 
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Oh, Silly Cakespy…More Peeps!
I still have time!! To post on Peeps, that is. I know, I know, I’ve posted on Peeps so much. But less than a week to go (and still the results of the Washington Post Peeps Show to share, so at least one more). But to see some Peeps at their sillyest, pop on over to CakeSpy. See Peeps a … Read More ...
Ideas Galore From Donna Hay
Find endless inspiration from Donna Hay for menus, recipes, style and entertaining. Many, I’m sure, are already well-familiar with the popular, Australian-based magazine and cookbook writer, but just in case you’re aren’t (or even if you are), a trip to donnahay.com is well worth the journey. Just a couple ideas in entertaining: Ice cream sandwiches, fortune cookie place settings… Read More ...
Giveaway Winner!
We have a winner! The personalized ribbon from Namemaker.com goes to Anya, as chosen by the Random Number Generator at random.org. Congratulations! You’ll be contacted for more information… Thank you everyone for participating in this great giveaway! I wish I could give everyone of you the gift of personalized ribbon…. Maybe one day when I’m rich and famous. I’ll … Read More ...
Unique Egg Decorating Ideas From, um, Me
I just completed a “Unique Egg Decorating Ideas” slideshow for ReadersDigest.com and thought I would share with you all. Find the link to the slideshow HERE. You’ll find all the instructions (including how to make your own egg dyes from food coloring) on the site, too. I’m pretty proud of how they turned out in just a … Read More ...
Easter Cupcakes!
What great cupcake inspiration from the blog, Paris Pastry. Such a happy Easter display. Find the recipes for the cupcakes (from Martha) and the frosting (from Paris Pastry) here and find the how-tos for creating the bunny and chicks here and here.… Read More ...
Marzipan Carrot Tutorial
Visit The Recipe Girl for a fabulous tutorial on creating these realistic-looking carrots from marzipan. Find the post, with photos and step-by-steps, here. (Find all kinds of other inspiration on this site, too!)… Read More ...
Free Printables for Your Easter Table
The ever-generous Skip To My Lou has these adorable printables available for Easter entertaining. Look! Easter bunny favor bags and bunny napkin holders! Too cute. And with the “carrot” napkin? Too genius. 
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Bite Your Margarita
Is it an appetizer? Is it a cocktail? I love these margarita bites from Let’s Entertain. Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
A Sushi Surprise
I love this craft from The Curious Domestic. This felt sushi has a surprise: a fish pops out of the center. The blogger originally found the idea and design at Cut Out and Keep. Find The Curious Domestic’s version here.… Read More ...
Easy Chocolate Bird’s Nest
Visit Angry Chicken for…well, many great things, but today, specifically…these easy-to-make chocolate bird nests crafted from chocolate chips and shredded wheat. Very kid-friendly, too. Find the how-tos and post here. These are from last year, but worth the trip down memory lane, I think, if only to bring you to the Angry Chicken if you’ve not been. Definitely spend … Read More ...
Coffee Filter Flowers (and Something Actually Edible)
Not exactly sure I can get away with posting on these daffodils made from coffee filters as edible crafts, but coffee is most certainly in the edible category. And most certainly a consumable staple of existence. And I love these simple-to-make flowers. Find the idea and how-tos here at FamilyCorner.com. They do also have some great edible crafts ideas … Read More ...
Brownie Pops for Easter!
I know I use the word “cute” way too much on this blog, but really, what other word better describes these adorable bunny brownie pops from “Cake on the Brain”? And another bonus, I learned from the post that Wilton makes a brownie pop pan? How can it be that I, maker of cookies on a stick and lover of … Read More ...