MINI cupcake wrapper template
The mini cupcake wrapper template. This post raises an issue of grave importance for our current moment. One that should, no, must be addressed. That of cupcake liners vs. wrappers.
I fear we all know of that mysterious seepage of grease through the process ...
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ice cream sandwich on a stick
ice cream sandwich on a stick
So apparently today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. And it's about 100 degrees outside. So that all seems about right. So does an ice cream sandwich on a stick.
By the way, if you love ice cream, check out this roundup of ice cream sundae ...
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IZZE! and some cookies
IZZE flower cookies
So IZZE, they of sparkling fruit juice, sent me a package the other day. Usually my work mail is in the form of a cookbook, but this time it was samples of IZZE (Sparkling Mandarin, Watermelon, Grapefruit and Peach, to be exact), and a super-cute T-shirt, and some fizzy ...
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iced coffee and coffee bean cookies
Iced coffee and coffee bean cookies because .... I love coffee. I love everything about coffee. The aroma, the warmth, the color, that first sip in the morning. The caffeine. I worked as a barista fresh out of college back in the mid '90s, right outside the Dupont Circle metro stop here in DC. The ...
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Harry Potter marshmallows
Harry Potter marshmallows
I figure I better jump on the Harry Potter bandwagon (Hogwarts train?) with these Harry Potter marshmallows before he's forgotten again. Nay, never forgotten. I know those people who say they've been fans since the first hardcover book was published in, what was it, '98? ...
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painted sunflower cookie pops
Painted sunflower cookies
These painted sunflower cookies on a stick are a throwback to 1997. I pulled out my little round brushes, my "palette" (ie egg carton), my "paints" (ie food coloring) and painted the same sunflowers I painted years ago (minus the post-surgery pain ...
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guest post from Cheryl of Sew Can Do: DIY Gumdrops!!
gumdrops recipe
Hi Everyone, I'm Cheryl from Sew Can Do. I love all sorts of crafting (especially sewing), but I've been branching out into more treat making this year, since I am a big treat lover. Meaghan was sweet enough to share one of her tutorials for the Tasty Treats segment of my ...
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Rice Krispie treat cupcakes
Rice Krispie Treat cupcakes
I just found these photos of Rice Krispie treat cupcakes on my computer. If I recall, I made these for a friend's birthday last year. That's how far behind I am (shaking head). Alas, not even sure if I remember how I made them. So I'll muddle through with some ...
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square rainbow cookie pops
rainbow cookie pops
Look what I made for the "Tasty Treats" category of CraftShare 2011 over at Sew Can Do. Square rainbows (hmmm, these probably don't really exist) on sticks. But rainbow cookie pops are still colorful and tasty.
how to make rainbow cookie pops
you will ...
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4th of july cupcakes
4th of July cupcakes! Easy peasy cupcakes to dress up for the 4th.
Hope everyone has a nice, long, holiday weekend!! Here are some simple 4th of July cupcakes for you.
how to make 4th of July cupcakes
Buy or make cupcakes (I ...
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fondant flower cookie pops
How to make daisy decorated cookies using fondant.
So this is the last post I have from before I got sick. Luckily, I'm about able to get back in the kitchen.
I love a vase full of gerbera daisies.
Cheap as I am, I usually buy my flowers at the local supermarket, and ...
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iPad cookies
How to make iPad cookies, a fun food gift idea for your favorite screen-lover.
iPad cookies
Father's Day and my dad's birthday are days apart every year. This is a very good thing, as I can knock out both in one gift (I'm callous with the term "knock out" purely because my ...
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neapolitan cookies
Neapolitan chocolate sandwich cookies
One of the many perks of spending way too much time on the computer is that I "meet" a ridiculous number of amazing people I'd not otherwise have ever met. Like Lorraine. Lorraine started emailing me a question here and there about cookies, and with more and ...
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how to draw on food… ending the confusion about food pens
Food coloring pens are a fantastic tool for decorating cookies, marshmallows, and other treats. Here is everything you need to know about food coloring pens.
How do you use food coloring pens?
Those of you who have been here before may already know this, but I have a thing for ...
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summer marshmallows
summer marshmallows
It's been awhile since I pulled out the old marshmallows and markers, so how about a few Summer marshmallows?
Those dedicated may recall these BBQ marshmallows from last year. This year I'm turning to sand, surf and lawn and things found on sand, surf and ...
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s’mores cake pops
s'mores cake pops
Just one more s'mores-themed treat, I promise. This time: cake pops s'mores style. S'mores cake pops are the best ever.
And in case you missed the s'mores before this one, remember the s'mores self-reflective marshmallows, and s'mores pops ...
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s’mores on a stick
How to make s'mores on a stick!
s'mores on a stick
I'm a s'mores nut. Not so much eating s'mores, but clever interpretations of the original. These s'mores on a stick are just a twist on an existing idea. I've even made s'mores pops before. And "self-reflective" s'mores ...
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wedding favor ideas
wedding favor ideas
These wedding favor ideas and packaging ideas appear in the June 2011 issue of BRIDES magazine, the "Take It To Go" spread featuring ideas for edible favors. Here are the how-tos for creating the tube packaging and the fabric sack packaging. CLICK HERE for tattoo cookie favor ...
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tattoo cookies
tattoo cookies
These tattoo cookies appear in the June 2011 issue of BRIDES magazine, the "Take It To Go" spread featuring ideas for edible favors. Here you'll find how-tos to make the tattoo cookies. For the almond tube packaging and the fabric sack packaging how-tos, CLICK ...
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strawberry patch cupcakes
"Strawberry patch"cupcakes are an adorable summer treat idea.
strawberry patch summer cupcakes
Despite the fact I've subscribed to Better Homes and Gardens for almost 15 years now, I'm a terrible, terrible gardener. (I get the magazine for the home and food sections, and skip right ...
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