Ever see something so simple and clever and marvel at the astounding creativity of others? I thought exactly that when I saw these maize Thanksgiving favors at Little Birdie Secrets. Little packets of candy wrapped in corn husks? That double as placecards? Yep. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Space Shuttle Candy
I just happened to see this Elmo space shuttle candy
when searching for something else at Wilton, and he just got to me. Learn how to make them HERE at Wilton.
Are you hosting a Galaxy or space party? Check out these Space Party Decorations.
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Turkey Oreos
I see lots of Oreos-turned-turkeys. Really. I do. A lot. But something about the particular cuteness of these particular ones from Our Best Bites just got me. Could it be the peanut butter cups? Or the Whoppers? Or the name tags they added? Yes to all. Learn how to make Oreo turkeys HERE at Our Best Bites.… Read More ...
How to Make a Candy Portrait Last
Perhaps you’ve seen the work of Andrew Salomone? Like here for example? Check out his guest post on MAKE on how-to create and preserve candy portraits. Wow. He even captured Liz Lemon, I mean Tina Fey, glaring and smirking at Alec Baldwin, I mean Jack Donaghy, in Nerds.… Read More ...
Thanksgiving Candy Favors
Check out these clever ideas for wrapping candy at Scrap-A-Doodle-Dee, perfect Thanksgiving favors. My favorites are the M and M sticks and turkey poop using candy corn
. {spotted by Kristen}
You can purchase the tube bags
here.
Pumpkin Candy Favors
Learn to make these pumpkin candy bundle favors HERE at Bright Ideas.… Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Leftover Halloween Candy
This post lacks the savory, but perhaps anyone else saddled with hundreds of leftover pieces of Halloween candy might appreciate this collection.
1. Make a Halloween candy pie at Serious Eats, from CakeSpy.
2. Find a bunch of ideas at Real Simple, including Peppermint Patty brownies, Peanut M and Ms and Jelly cookies, and Skittles meringues… Read More ...
Roundup: Scarecrow Treats
Candy Spoons
Now, I’ve posted on festive chocolatey spoons before, but I think the silver takes things up a notch, no? Learn how to make candy spoons HERE at babble.… Read More ...
Skittles Vodka
I can so taste the rainbow. And now I want a cocktail. Learn how to make Skittles-infused vodka HERE at Mix That Drink.… Read More ...
Halloween Brownies
Learn how to make these super-easy Halloween brownies (with skull and pumpkin toppers) HERE at Sugar Swings!, home of all kinds of fun sweets lately. If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie mix, because you are short on time or perhaps you are just no Martha Stewart then check out my all-time favourite Brownie box mix.… Read More ...
Halloween Sugar Decorations
It’s amazing what a couple little eyes do to turn an ordinary dessert into something creepy and wonderful. Check out this round up of sugary Halloween decor HERE at the kitchn, featuring products from King Arthur Flour.… Read More ...
Book Review – No-Bake Haunted Mansion
When I found this gem in my inbox today I immediately checked if I had graham crackers in my cupboard (I don’t, by the way). But a quick trip to the supermarket and I’ll have everything I need to make this no-bake haunted mansion. Find the how-tos HERE at No-Bake Gingerbread Houses, by Lisa Anderson, author of No-Bake Gingerbread Houses … Read More ...
Edible Halloween Treat Boxes and Many More Days…
Learn how to make this edible Halloween treat box from gingerbread HERE, created by guest blogger Grin and Bake It for Pink Little Cake‘s “28 Days of Sweet Halloween Ideas” (my dream come true, I think). Need more? Check out these Halloween strawberries by My Creative Way and these Halloween crackers from The Cooking Photographer. And there … Read More ...
Halloween Candy Skewers
Find very wise tips on making Halloween candy skewers HERE at Red Couch Recipes (spotted by my co-editor).… Read More ...