category:

desserts
24 Apr

Margarita Ice Pops

categories: cocktail recipes, desserts
Margarita Ice Pops

This unique twist on the frozen margarita sounds like such a fun idea for Cinco de Mayo or any casual summer get-together! The recipe from Bon Appétite couldn’t be any easier either: you basically take lime flavored ice pops or fruit bars, pour a mixture of tequila and lime juice over them, then [...]

16 Apr

Gorgeous Cupcake Wrappers

categories: baby shower ideas, birthday party ideas, bridal shower ideas, desserts, food presentation, wedding

These stylish, laser-cut cupcake wrappers just might outshine the treat itself! I’m amazed by the level of detail in the designs, which include intricate patterns like Filigree, Ivy Vine, and White Butterflies. They’d make a truly gorgeous cupcake tower or adorable party favor packaging – maybe filled with colorful candies or a stack of [...]

15 Apr

Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey

categories: books, desserts, food and drinks

An entire book dedicated to desserts that are "Sticky, Chewy, Messy, & Gooey "? Sounds like heaven on paper! Recipes include: Chocolate Caramel-Pecan Soufflé Cake, Cinnamon-Donut Bread Pudding, Double-Crumble Hot Apple Pies, Giant Coconut Cream Puffs…hmmm… did I say heaven on paper or hell for swimsuit season? We all have to [...]

15 Jan

sweet sensations

categories: desserts, food and drinks, valentines day

I’m so impressed with the adorable Valentine’s Day desserts that are featured in this month’s issue of Parents magazine. So cute and super creative…I can’t stop staring at the butterfly cupcake especially! And with several of the recipes using things like store-bought cake mixes and cookie cutters, they really aren’t as difficult [...]

4 Sep

Buttercake Bakery

categories: desserts, food and drinks

We got a big box of treats in the mail last week from a place called Buttercake Bakery in L.A. – and everything was soooo good I just had to share! I think we got one of their “Mixed Basket” gift boxes because the package had bars, cookies, and little cakes…and everything was SUPER rich [...]

24 Aug

cutest cupcakes

categories: desserts, food and drinks

There’s a new gallery on marthastewart.com called “Cutest Cupcakes” – and I have to agree! How adorable are these little guys… great for kids parties, birthdays, baby showers and more. I’m especially loving the Shark and Beach design…
And if you’re looking for something great to put your cute cupcakes on, how about this fantastic cupcake [...]

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