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Oreo Cakester bats and spiders

Published by Meaghan on October 20, 2011 · 28 Comments

Halloween Oreo Cakesters These Oreo Cakester bats and spiders are easy. I mean, really, really easy. So easy I felt a little guilty. I used the same chocolate piping method from these chocolate spider pops to make chocolate bat wings and spider legs and just stuck the ...
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lights, camera… me

Published by Meaghan on October 14, 2011 · 8 Comments

I have a not-so-uncommon problem. I hate pictures of me. I hate videos of me even more. Oh sure, I joke about wanting to be on Martha, but in reality, you know what would happen? Remember that episode of The Brady Bunch where Cindy acts all high and mighty because she studied hard and got to be on ...
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sneak peek at the new book!! and how to get a book deal

Published by Meaghan on October 3, 2011 · 33 Comments

This is the cover!!!! What do you think?? I believe I've mentioned a million times before that I have a book coming out soon? Like early next year? I thought I'd share just a bit more with you, both about the book and about book deals in general. I'm often asked how the heck I got a book deal, ...
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drunken lollipops

Published by Meaghan on September 30, 2011 · 8 Comments

liquor lollipops I originally made these boozy liquor lollipops from a recipe in a cookbook I received a copy of to review. Learn more below! If you need more boozy fun, check out my collection of awesome, 3-ingredient BOOZY FUDGE! Gin, rum, tequilla, vodka, I've tried it all as ...
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mummy cookies

Published by Meaghan on September 29, 2011 · 13 Comments

Mummy cookies on a stick for a fun Halloween treat idea. mummy cookies The cookies and icing on these creepy cute mummy cookies on a stick are homemade, but store-bought candy eyes and fondant make decorating these mummy cookies a snap. I've been using these candy eyes a lot ...
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Frankenstein marshmallow pops

Published by Meaghan on September 25, 2011 · 14 Comments

Frankenstein marshmallow pops -- a fun food treat for Halloween Frankenstein marshmallow pops Frankenstein marshmallow pops for a fun, no-bake Halloween treat. Need more Frankenstein food ideas? Check out this Frankenstein chocolate bark. And here I rounded up 20 ...
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mini monster cupcakes

Published by Meaghan on September 23, 2011 · 20 Comments

mini monster cupcakes These googly-eyed mini monster cupcakes are crazy-easy to decorate. I made them as a guest Halloween post for Celebrations. More cute than scary, all you need are cupcakes, frosting, sprinkles, marshmallows and a black food pen. That's it! By the way, you can ...
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chocolate spiders

Published by Meaghan on September 19, 2011 · 15 Comments

Chocolate spiders for Halloween! Spider pops, if you will. Easy to make. chocolate spiders on a stick I don't know what I'm thinking, making chocolate spiders. I'm horribly, terribly arachnophobic. I was even scared to google the word "arachnophobic" to make sure I was spelling it ...
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apple and pumpkin marshmallow pops

Published by Meaghan on September 16, 2011 · 10 Comments

Fall marshmallow pops -- easy apple and pumpkin marshmallow pops. apple and pumpkin marshmallow pops These Fall marshmallow pops, or apple and pumpkin marshmallow pops, take mere seconds to make. They are easy easy easy. I mean, really easy. Sprinkles and ...
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painted cherry blossom cookies and paper cones

Published by Meaghan on September 13, 2011 · 15 Comments

How to make painted cherry blossom cookies in paper cones for beautiful spring party favors. painted cherry blossom cookies I created these painted cherry blossom cookies for wedding favors to be featured in Brides magazine. You can spot me again in the ...
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fondant flowers

Published by Meaghan on September 8, 2011 · 14 Comments

fondant flowers So these are pretty much felt flowers, but made with fondant. Then, put on cookies. So fondant flowers cookies. But in 3-D? Back in August, I was invited to a wedding up in Connecticut. Given the bride's British father, they suggested that the ladies (and gentlemen) don ...
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rainbow cake and cupcakes

Published by Meaghan on August 29, 2011 · 15 Comments

rainbow cake and cupcakes I made this rainbow cake and the rainbow cupcakes for my daughter's unicorn rainbow party. They were a hit! I'm pretty sure anything rainbow is always a hit. Click here for lots more rainbow food or unicorn food ideas. how to make ...
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rainbow unicorn party

Published by Meaghan on August 25, 2011 · 18 Comments

rainbow unicorn party My daughter is absolutely devoted to rainbow and unicorns, so her party of course had to be all about rainbows and unicorns. I naturally made unicorn cookies and rainbow cookies. If you scroll to the end, you'll see the rainbow party decorations I made. And click HERE for the ...
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back to school marshmallows

Published by Meaghan on August 23, 2011 · 18 Comments

back to school marshmallows My little darling started school yesterday. Real school. All day school. She's only 4 (as of Saturday, rainbow birthday party pics are forthcoming), but here in Washington, DC, the public schools start at age 3, though we didn't take advantage last year. So... I ...
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