Creative food craft ideas
I’m loving this brilliant Halloween cookie tutorial over at eighteen 25 from guest poster Bee in Our Bonnet: All the cookie pieces, smiles, frowns, and other accoutrements kids need to assemble Jack O’ Lanterns however they please. Find the full post HERE.
Looking for more Halloween recipes and ideas? Check out Taste of Home Halloween Here you’ll find … Read More ...
A whole slew of them. Find them HERE at babble, from this fun-sounding book, Insanewiches (the site from which, by the way, I first posted about back in ’09.)
With its scrumptuous sammies shown on Today and in Woman’s Day, the Insanewiches website was chosen by Newsweek as one of … Read More ...
And one more ice cream… Find some clever ways to serve ice cream and cake at parties HERE at Real Simple. Spotting the chocolate scoops in cupcake liners, I couldn’t help but flashback to the final wedding scene in Mystic Pizza, where Julia Roberts is in her bridesmaid dress scooping ice cream and I was so nervous she’d … Read More ...
Two popcorn posts in one day? Crazy. Learn to make Popcones HERE at Martha Stewart.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing variety of popcorn flavored salts
… Read More ...
I’m guessing lots of kids need a little pick-me-up right about now. Check out these clever surprise-inside (I won’t give it away, OK, I will, “seeds” and “worms”) apple cupcakes for back to school from The Nature of Grace. I’ll at least withhold the photo.… Read More ...
You all know the site They Draw and Cook, a compilation of illustrated recipes from artists around the world, yes? I expect you do, as I posted about them last year and I also expect you to read this blog every day for years and years. Really, it’s that important. They Draw and Cook, together with Allrecipes.com, … Read More ...
Whenever I’m (rarely) afforded a day of uninterrupted writing, I take all meals at my computer so as to not waste a second. (See crumbs in keyboard as evidence.) That combination of sitting in one’s home, thinking and typing, consumption and productivity is inevitable. So I find this peek into what some great writers used/use for food muses especially clever. … Read More ...
As one who has suffered life-threatening illness in and out of hospitals for half of my life (and I’m pretty old, almost forty! egad),any tales of medical woe and tragedy evoke instant heartache. Scratch the personal part, I think any tales of medical woe and tragedy can evoke instant heartache in anyone, regardless of their situation. Trish of Sweetology introduced … Read More ...
I spotted this Xylophone cake with instructions on Pinterest, but couldn’t find the original source. A little digging and I found it on a few sites claiming it’s from Woman’s Day. I can’t find this cake any longer at Woman’s Day, but at least we’re a little closer. Find the how-tos on Pinterest.… Read More ...
I spotted these in one of my searches for all things rainbow for my kid’s 4th: rainbow ice cubes. Pure genius. Find the how-tos HERE at Share and Remember. And while you’re there, check out the clever artwork the cutie pies made with them.
UPDATE! Somehow I totally missed (though it’s clear as day) that the coloring is liquid … Read More ...
I’ve been remiss in posting on Hungry Happenings lately, since there are all kinds of hungry happenings I’ve missed. Find how-tos for: a spa party appetizer, Rice Krispies treats party hat, slumber party snacks, and more… Lots of scrolling to be done.
I got a package the other day from IZZE, as in the sparkling juice IZZE. I was already familiar with the stuff, but when a company sends you promotional material that includes samples in addition to a super cute T-shirt, some orange fizzy lip balm, and other goodies, it’s best to dig a little deeper when writing them … Read More ...
Despite my respect for the laws of Clinton and Stacy, I wear flip flops from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Unless I go out dancing (then it’s heels with a strap, of course). And none of that has anything to do with these super cute flip flop cookies, so I have no idea what compelled me to share. Anyway, … Read More ...
Not only is the theme for this 1st birthday party created by Smashed Peas and Carrots darling, but I’m a total sucker for aqua and red, and the pink thrown in just throws it over the edge (you must see the guest of honor’s outfit in the blog post). For all the details of this impressive dessert table, click HERE… Read More ...
I just spotted yet another themed birthday party that’s so adorable, I’ve started pushing “sailboats” as a potential new passion for my kid. She’s not giving in though, and sticking with rainbows and princesses. Check out the details of this sailboat party HERE at The Princess and the Frog. I spotted the lifesaver
napkin and utensil holders on Pinterest, … Read More ...
