I was just about to say “little known fact about me–I don’t have a colon,” but as I’ve posted on my medical past before, have linked to this essay I wrote in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, and have just facebooked and tweeted my surgical history to promote this Bake Sale, it’s totally NOT a little known fact. … Read More ...
More Sweet Treats for the 4th of July
More 4th of July sweet treats? Yes please — because one red, white, and blue dessert is never quite enough when there’s a backyard BBQ, picnic table, or fireworks party involved. Patriotic desserts are one of those wonderfully easy ways to make your Independence Day celebration feel festive without needing to redecorate the entire house or spend all day in … Read More ...
20 Surprising Cookie Cutter Shapes
Cookie cutters come in just about any shape you imagine. Angels, animals, holidays, seasons, sports, food, games, tools, hobbies, music, baby, birthday, flowers, graduation, hearts, bugs, stars, aliens. I could go on and on. (Though the cutters I use most? A set of circles.) The last few years, as decorating treats and sweets has grown so much in popularity, the … Read More ...
Rainbow Cookies over Cloud Milk
I’ve long touted the wonders of the mason jar. Here’s a perfect case in point: Rainbow cookies and cloud milk. Sigh. My favoritest ever. By Munchkin Munchies.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on Amazon and these fun Rainbow party items … Read More ...
Shirt and Ties for Dad, of the Non-Wearing Kind
I’m pretty sure now it’s officially lame to give Dad another tie for Father’s Day. Unless he really wants one or you’ve already bought it. Then it’s OK. These ties are way cooler because they are edible (or connected to something edible). Plus, making food ties kind of pokes fun at the stereotypical gift. Here are 5 ideas.
Make shirt … Read More ...
5 Edible Birds. No, That’s Not What I Meant.
If you were thinking along the lines of grilled chicken, roasted turkey, quail? I meant something much cuter. Here are a few (not Angry) birds made from food.
Make a bird in Spring sandwich at Canadian Family.
Make bird cookies at Bake and Bait.
Make M and M birds on a branch cupcakes at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
20 Red, White and Blue Patriotic 4th of July Sweet Treats
Red, white, and blue desserts are one of the easiest ways to make a 4th of July party feel instantly festive — even before the fireworks start. Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a picnic table full of summer snacks, or a last-minute Independence Day dessert spread, these patriotic sweet treats are the kind of fun, colorful ideas that make … Read More ...
The Best Rainbow Pinata Cake Ever
Yeah, and it’s filled with candy. I know it’s not the first rainbow cake to take the internet by storm. And I know it’s not the first piñata cake. But it’s got to be the first rainbow pinata cake. And I feel comfortable declaring this sweet awesomeness the best rainbow piñata cake ever. And it looks pretty manageable to … Read More ...
Ode to Service Men and Women, 7 Sweet Ways
Lest we forget why we in the States have a three-day weekend, you must see these gorgeous, heart-warming dog tag cookies created by Beth at Hungry Happenings. An homage to those men and women who have lost their lives serving, here are a few ideas:
Make dog tag cookies at Hungry Happenings.
You need to see the whole … Read More ...
Incredible 3D Decorated Cookies
If it wasn’t enough that there are ridiculously talented cookie decorators out there, they have to go vertical on me, too. Here are a few crazy awesome 3D decorated cookies.
Clockwise:
Hilarious ode to a mixer (with how-tos) at 1 Fine Cookie.
Loving these dinosaur cookies from Haniela’s.
You must see all the 3D cookie creativity from De … Read More ...
8 Sweet Ideas for Dr. Seuss
Aren’t we all sweet on Dr. Seuss
and the wacky, colorful, wonderful, poetic worlds he created? Here are some sweet treat and party odes to Seuss.
Clockwise:
Make your own Seuss-style cupcake stand at Make it Cozee.
Marshmallow pops for the doc by yours truly.
Make Thing 1 and Thing 2 push pops at The Country Chic Cottage… Read More ...
22 Food and Party Ideas for Memorial Day, Past and Present
It seems like just yesterday I was wishing for snow, and now summer is upon us here in the top hemisphere. Memorial Day, the day we honor and remember those men and women who fought and died serving in the Armed Services, is the unofficial marker of summer’s start here in the United States. It’s a day of celebration, of … Read More ...
10 Star Wars-Inspired Treats
I have to admit, I’m totally out of the Star Wars world now. I’m about old school Star Wars. The original, unenhanced trilogy. Playing Princess Leia in the backyard, my brother was Luke, or maybe Han. We probably made my sister be Darth or Jabba the Hutt. But apparently the whole massive Star Wars complex is alive and thriving. Here … Read More ...
Candy-Filled Graduation Hat Cookies
Keep the surprises coming folks… what other clever sweets can you hide candy in? I adore these candy-filled graduation hat cookies. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Flower Cookie Card
So I missed this darling idea for Mother’s Day, but can we please bookmark it for mom’s birthday? Or anyone’s birthday, really. Have kids make a flower cookie card HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...
