Woman’s Day has a whole bunch of flower-themed desserts (forgive the pun). See all 8 here. Shown here: pansy cupcakes, stained glass tulip cookies, and the sunflower pond cake.
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If Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” trilogy didn’t exist, Alice in Wonderland would reign as my all time favorite book. Note, I didn’t even discern “children’s” here, really, all time favorite. I’ve even written near-theses on the topic. Hence my excitement over the Alice dinnerware found by the indie crafts blog here. Well, imagine how ballistic I went over … Read More ...
Pig Themed Party Food – Piggy Bites
Even though this post is a year old, the minute I saw these piggy bread bites, I had to post. I just think they are so adorable. Visit “Cafe Chocolada” for the recipe and instructions. The blogger adapted the recipe from “oblakica” (in Croatian), who in turn got the recipe from a Dr. Oetker cookbook. I can’t get over … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Sweets on Sticks
What is it about sweets and sticks? Perhaps it’s about a parading of decadence. Or perhaps it’s mere conveniece, a way to hold something sticky or gooey without mussing your fingers. Candy and chocolate and Valentine’s Day….the perfect combination. So why not add sticks? Here are some sweet inspirations for your honey. First, from Martha, these beautiful cookie pops … Read More ...
Chanukah O’ Chanukah (desserts and more)
Find all kinds of inspiration for Chanukah from BetterRecipes.com. They have ideas for food, entertaining, decorating, games, songs, and gifts and a bit on the traditions and history of Chanukah. Follow links to Better Homes and Gardens for this dreidel cake.
Or to the cookies you see above. And for Sufganyot, seen here.
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