I love this idea to prepare an entree with a dessert-like appearance. Find the how-tos and recipe for this pasta “cake” HERE adapted from Martha at Noble Pig.… Read More ...
DIY Blue Delft China Crafts
This one falls in the not-quite-edible-but-kitchen-related category, but I so love this idea, as I so love blue delft china. Paul Lowe has created a slideshow of DIY projects with the china and patterns at Country Living. Clever ideas include using photographs of the china and iron-on transfer paper and stenciling. Craft aprons, tablecloths, lamp shades, wall decals and more. … Read More ...
Fruit Juice Prettified
What a clever and pretty way to turn fruit juice into a party staple. Perfect for a spring shower. Visit Cookie magazine to learn how to create these fruit juice and gelatin molds.… Read More ...
Minty Goodness
Aaah, refreshing mints for Spring! Find the recipe for these cute, homemade mints HERE at designergirl007.… Read More ...
Cute Carrot Cakes
These cute carrot cake bites are from the ever lovely site, flagrante delicia. Find the recipe for the cakes HERE.… Read More ...
Gum Paste Rose Tutorial
What a perfect cupcake or cake topper for spring from 2 Stews. (Or summer, or fall, or winter… Or for a wedding, or shower, or birthday…) Visit 2 Stews for a tutorial on crafting gum paste roses.… Read More ...
Flower Pot Cake
Visit Vintage Victuals for the recipe and how-tos for this flower pot cake (complete with gummy worm peeking out of the soil).… Read More ...
Earth Day Treats
Rice cereal treats really are perfect for any occasion…including Earth Day. How-tos for these cereal Earth treats here, from Green Daily.
Celebrating Earth day? Check out these Earth Day Decorations
for your home or classroom.… Read More ...
Reuse for Earth Day: Egg Carton Roundup from The Crafty Crow
Who knew there were so many uses for an egg carton? Visit The Crafty Crow for a roundup of clever uses for egg cartons, such as this flower wreath from FreeKidsCrafts.com, egg carton doll house furniture from Mom Zone, and this bouquet from our sister site, CraftBits. In honor of Earth Day, The Crafty Crow … Read More ...
Earth Day Recipe Roundup
Every year, Earth Day comes around as a reminder of the beauty of our planet and the importance of taking care of it. It’s a time to reflect on the environment, think about sustainability, and find new ways to be eco-friendly. One of the best ways to celebrate this special day is by getting creative in the kitchen with recipes … Read More ...
Cookie Book Giveaway from Sweetopia!
Need I rave about Sweetopia AGAIN? Yes. I’m afraid I must. A cookie decorator after my own heart, see her super-lovely-cookie barnyard But wait. There’s more. A “Can you find the differences between these two photographs?” contest. As a gal who religiously completes her sudokus and crosswords daily, this is my kind of giveaway. CLICK HERE to go to Sweetopia … Read More ...
Tin Can Herbs
Learn how to make herb pots from tin cans at Kaboose. These are intended for kids, but I find some of the best grown-up-friendly crafts at kid-friendly-sites. Find the how-tos here.… Read More ...
Eye Candy: Food Architecture
If you have graphic design skills, I recommend a visit to Worth 1000. They offer tutorials, forums, galleries and contests for Photoshop, photography and more. Sigh. ‘Tis my dream to own (and learn) Photoshop. Their “Edible Architecture” contest is what struck me. I recommend scrolling through the amazing entries. The rules: take any building or structure and swap all … Read More ...
Cake Bon Bons
Visit the blog “Rara Bakes” for how-tos for creating these easy, cake bon bons. Oh how lovely to be able to sit on the couch popping these all day. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Craft a Radish Wreath
Learn how to make a radish wreath at the kitchn. Find the post at the kitchn HERE and find the how-tos at Sunset HERE.… Read More ...