I’ve seen plenty a cake that looks like watermelon (though this one is an extra super duper cute looking watermelon cake), but how many taste like watermelon, too? Make a watermelon flavored cake HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
1001 Uses for Drumstick Ice Cream Cones
Well, not so much 1001, more like 5, but 5 clever uses for Drumstick Ice Cream Cones equals 1001. CakeSpy tested out some new Drumstick Pretzel Dipped Cones (note to Nestle, I’m happy to test out ice cream cones, too) and came up with some variations on how you might serve them, like this totally awesome Unicorn cake. Find the … Read More ...
Gumdrop Fish and Crab Cupcake Toppers
Summer is here in my part of the world, as the stifling heat tells me. Heading to the beach? Or just want to? Find the how-tos to make fish and crab cupcake toppers from gumdrops HERE at my other blog, the decorated cookie.
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1- Ingredient Banana Ice Cream That Turns Overripe Bananas Into Creamy Dessert
There is something deeply satisfying about turning sad, spotty bananas into dessert.
Not banana bread. Not muffins. Actual creamy banana ice cream made with just one ingredient.
If you’ve never tried this little freezer trick before, it feels a bit like kitchen magic. You freeze ripe banana pieces, blend them, keep blending through the “this is never going to … Read More ...
Summer Treats Ideas
A whole lot of them. S’mores ideas, cookies, marshmallows, cupcakes… Find them all rounded up HERE at my other blog, the decorated cookie, with links to the original tutorials.… Read More ...
Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches
What a great use for that box of Lucky Charms that has been sitting in your cupboard, especially as Summer is upon us: Make Lucky Charms ice cream sandwiches HERE at the kitchn.… Read More ...
Hot Dogs A’ Canoeing
Just hangin’ in a canoe, like hot dogs do. Make hot dogs gone canoeing HERE at Recipe.com, courtesy of Kellie Strickland.… Read More ...
Picnic Tablecloth Cookies
‘Tis the season, at least in my part of the world. The official start of Summer starts next weekend where I am, and the picnic gear is already making an appearance. Make picnic tablecloth bar cookies HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen, part of a virtual Memorial Day potluck hosted by Celebrations.com.… Read More ...
Wine Pops
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my not-so-guilty nightly glass(es) of wine pleasure. I heart my wine. Now I can heart my wine in the summer, too. And with vanilla beans and peaches and berries added… oh, joy. Make wine pops HERE at love u madly.… Read More ...
Strawberry Spread with Pie Chips for DOLE®
I spent the better part of yesterday eating yummy things. And it wasn’t even my birthday. Why, you ask? I was in the kitchen testing recipes for the DOLE® California Cook-Off Contest, because I would most certainly like to go to LA. And I definitely would like to win 10 grand. One of the rules is to prepare your … Read More ...
How To Make Campfire Cones
Any camping plans for this Summer? (I for one, do NOT camp, but I’m not averse to a backyard firepit. Or grill.) Anyway, loving this great idea for a campfire treat: Basically an ice cream cone s’mores but with other good stuff, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Come Together Kids.
Take a look at this Camping recipe book
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Swimming Girl Cupcakes
It’s almost summer where I am, though we’ve already pulled out our Tinkerbell sprinkler this year with the unseasonal heat. But the summer-themed sweets are starting to pop up (some gauge the seasons by department store displays, I gauge them by the desserts). Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these swimming girl cupcakes HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould… Read More ...
Gingham Picnic Cookies
Gingham. Picnic. Cookies. With ants. I think that says it all. How superperfect to serve at a BBQ. Or, um, a picnic. Make them HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Bumble Bee Cookies
What an adorable addition to a bumble bee-themed party, yes? Makes me look forward to summer (but not to the real bees). Make super-easy bumble bee cookies from store-bought wafers HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.… Read More ...
Standing Ant Cookies
Without doubt, the cutest decorated cookies to bring to a picnic ever: Standing ant cookies. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make them HERE at The Barefoot Baker.… Read More ...