While not actually edible, how could I resist posting on this super cute cupcake flower arrangement from inspired ideas? I’ve posted on this blog (and magazine and shop and all around gorgeous site) before, and I keep going back for more ideas. I’m notoriously horrid with flowers and plants. They wilt when I walk by. But I think I … Read More ...
Eco-Friendly Paint Recipes
Esprit Cabane, a French web magazine translated into English, is the “magazine of crafty & green living ideas.” And that it is. They provide environmentally friendly tips, how-tos and ideas on all aspects of domestic life. Find recipes to make your own paint from eggs here and answers to your questions on homemade paint here (make sure to click … Read More ...
Play in the Snow (with Food Coloring)
For those of you who actually have snow (sigh, when o’ when will we get our blizzard? It seems for years that Washington, DC has shunned the snow), Blissfully Domestic offers up fun outdoor games with food coloring. Blissfully Domestic, if you’ve not been, has resources on everything related to life… crafts, food, family, pop culture, weddings, kids, style, homekeeping … Read More ...
Don’t Drink Alone
What a great site for the cocktail lover, maker and/or drinker. Extratasty is like an online bar without the actual intoxication. Browse for drink recipes by any ingredient (well, drink related), submit your own recipe, stock your own bar with favorite recipes, and make friends with other connoisseurs of the cocktail (for the record, I almost spelled “connoisseurs” correctly without … Read More ...
Wishing You Good Fortune…With Cupcakes
What better way to start the new year with some good luck cupcakes? Top the red frosting (symbolizing fire, to scare away evil spirits) with these Chinese markings for good luck. Instructions courtesy of FamilyCorner.com, a site loaded with great info beyond parenting. This site is also a great resource for home keeping, crafts and recipes. I find family … Read More ...
Leftover Champagne? Make Truffles
Find a recipe for truffles made with champagne at the blog, Art of Dessert. This blog is full of gorgeous photography and unique desserts, so perfect for the foodie. And perfect for leftover champagne. Or, if you had an especially good time last night and have no leftovers, perhaps you can find some fine champagne half price!… Read More ...
New Years and Grapes…But Really, It’s About a Blog
It’s tradition in many places to eat a dozen grapes on New Years Eve. A sweet grape for each (hopefully) sweet month. So I’ll use this beautiful photograph and idea as a way to really introduce you (if you’re not already a huge fan) to Noble Pig. What a lovely, funny, inspiring and yummy blog. If you love food … Read More ...
Brrr…. Arctic Cupcakes
I can’t believe I’ve not yet posted on Yummy Fun. Clare Crespo is a genius of fun food. Her must-see, wacky, fun website has links to her YummyFun Kooking Series DVDs, her books (“The Secret Life of Food” and “Hey There, Cupcake“) as well as some silly cartoon surprises. Visit her blog to learn how … Read More ...
Plan Your New Years Party
Visit Hostess {with the Mostess} for party inspirations. Their New Years parties are up and running. Their themes provide decor, menu, drinks and tabletop ideas. (The image is from their “Candlelight Countdown” party).
Find tons of New Years Party ideas from celebrations.com. They have a long list of parties from which to choose: traditional Chinese, posh, chic … Read More ...
Make Fried Wontons
Learn how to make these gorgeous deep fried wontons from Cooking Etcetera. And while you’re there, mill about this great blog awhile. You’ll find lots of gorgeous food photography and endless cookie inspiration. (I’m particularly impressed by the sweets in the gallery. I’m sure I’ll be revisiting this site.)… Read More ...
Easy Cake Decorating
Find these cute cakes on Rachel Ray’s site. So easy to decorate (with candy), these are definitely in the “wish I thought of that” category. She also provides ideas creating stripes, waves and swirls with utensils. 
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Visit the Food Network
For the first time ever, the Food Network in Manhattan is opening its studio and test kitchen doors to the general public. Tours are lined up through January 15, and info on how to purchase tickets can be found at New York Serious Eats or foodnetworkaddict.blogspot.com.… Read More ...
Buche de Noel
This traditional French “yule log” is made from genoise (sponge cake), baked in a jelly roll pan, rolled, frosted with chocolate buttercream to resemble, of course, a log, and may be decorated with sugar (“snow”) and meringues (“mushrooms”). One end is usually cut and the icing textured to really get the full log effect. Here are some links to buche … Read More ...
There’s Still Time! Last Minute Food Gifts
Check out these quick recipes (with my own packaging suggestions) from Real Simple Magazine‘s site for last minute Christmas gifts. Recipes include these sugarplums, rosemary-olive oil bread (would be nice packaged in a nice bread pan, wrapped in cello, and with the recipe attached), nutted popcorn (wrapped in a popcorn container and with a gift certificate to a … Read More ...
Cool Down this Christmas
I’m so immersed in a Christmas world that is synonymous with snow and winter, comments about the heat-filled days of all those celebrating in the Southern hemisphere inspired me to search for a site NOT consumed with having a frosty Christmas. Taste.com.au is filled with such Christmas recipes. Cool down with their ice cream desserts, panna cottas and semifreddos. 
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