I merely glimpsed this cake and immediately wanted to reach through the computer screen and grab a handful. How easy and colorful and sweet and yummy does this look? Or is it just my chocolate addiction talking? Find the how-tos for creating this Kit Kat and M and M cake here at Paige’s Pantry.… Read More ...
Inspirational Cupcakes
Find inspiration big and small at Tales from a Cafe Chick. These are mint chocolate cupakes with ganache decoration (find the recipe and how-tos HERE), but I found myself lingering all over this blog. If you scroll through the “101 things to do in 1001 days” list, the link to onesentence.org is wonderfully fascinating. You can’t help but … Read More ...
Heart-Shaped Food
Let’s Entertain has assembled a collection of heart-shaped goodies from Martha HERE: pancakes, toast, sandwiches, even coffee.… Read More ...
Easy Treats for the Grad
Find the how-tos these easy treats made from chocolate peanut butter cups and chocolate squares grad caps HERE at No Fuss Fabulous.… 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 ...
Finale Eggy Homage
OK, last Easter post… some interesting takes on eggs. First, Scraps and Whatnot gives us this how-to for cascarones (or hollowed egg shells filled with confetti).
Next, The Cooking Photographer provides her recipe for these “Bird’s Nest Cookies” made with macaroons.
And lastly, find these eggs decorated with chocolate dots and more inspiration at At Down Under.
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 ...
Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs and More Easter S’Mores
What a super cute n’ crafty find in the blog, RootsAndWingsCo! Find all kinds of inspiration, including these chocolate covered marshmallow eggs. And OK, I already did a post on Easter S’Mores here, but in case you missed it the first go around and because these are so lovely and because our bloggers include detailed instructions and photos and … Read More ...
How to make Cadbury Creme Brul’egg from Pie of the Tiger
I’m an absolute sucker for Cadbury creme eggs and will mourn their disappearance after Easter, so of course I must post on Pie of the Tiger’s “Cadbury Creme Brul’egg,” or Creme Brulee with Cadbury Creme Eggs. Brilliant. Find the step-by-steps on creating creme brulee (with a nice Cadbury garnish) here. And look. Here’s the brulee adorned with a yellow … Read More ...
Vegan Homemade Oreos
Not to long ago I posted on the stunning number of homemade versions of Oreos I’ve seen popping up everywhere. How could I have been so remiss as to omit a version for our vegan friends? Thank you to Dog Hill Kitchen for coming to my rescue. Find a recipe here for Dairy-free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies.… Read More ...
Stuffed Strawberries
I love this idea found on “Beantown Baker–Adventures in a Boston Kitchen“: strawberries stuffed with chocolate frosting. What a less messy way to eat a chocolate covered strawberry. (What’s even better is the blogger made the strawberries for a “Stuff It” dinner party. Brilliant theme.) The original recipe is from allrecipes.com, and the chocolate frosting recipe … Read More ...
Craft Your Own Chocolate Golden Eggs
This treat may seem complicated, but I dare say the uniqueness and character are nice rewards for the effort. Find the tutorial for crafting these golden chocolate eggs at The Kitchn. The recipe is courtesy of Francisco Migoya of the Culinary Institute of America New York. They are made with real eggs filled with chocolate and coated in gold … Read More ...
Ice Cream Cone Shooters
Look! A product fun for kids AND adults. Big Shott’s Edible Shooters, chocolate lined wafer cups, are touted as great for children, but better for adults. Apparently, they hold dessert liquor. (I found this product through the great blog, not martha, by the way.)… Read More ...
Sweet Baby Shower Favors
I love this easy idea from designergirl1007 for a sweet treat at a baby shower. She created pacifiers using store-bought cookies, Lifesavers, candy bars, jelly beans and ribbon. Find how-tos and step-by-step photos here.… Read More ...
The Ubiquitous Yoo-Hoo Cocktail
Is there nothing Yoo-Hoo
can’t make better? The Daily Loaf shares with us this recipe for a Hooville Martini, as found in the “Southwest Airlines Spirit” magazine. And our blogger is kind enough to also provide some other inspiring ideas to make classics into cocktails, like adding rum to a root beer float.
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