19 Nov

Simply Stated: 10 Pumpkin Cocktails & Desserts

categories: cocktails, food and drinks, thanksgiving
Simply Stated: 10 Pumpkin Cocktails & Desserts

Today over at Simply Stated: check out a list of 10 tempting Pumpkin Cocktails and Desserts for Thanksgiving!

7 Nov

Nutty Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

categories: desserts
Nutty Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

Looking for a way to sweeten up your weekend? Here’s an idea…

Chocolate chips swimming in caramel atop a peanut-buttery cookie crust… These Nutty Peanut Butter Caramel Bars look like a mouthful of heaven! (Good one for the holiday baking file!)

{photography by desertculinary}

29 Oct

Halloween Dinner Menu: TRICKS and Treats!

categories: food and drinks, food presentation, halloween
Halloween Dinner Menu: TRICKS and Treats!

Whether you’re hosting an official Halloween dinner party or just enjoying a casual meal with family on October 31st, why not add some magic to the evening by bringing a few tricks to the table!
The October ‘08 issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray has an article called “Tricks and Treats” that is just pure genius! [...]

17 Oct

Simply Stated: Creative Creature Treats

categories: Simply Stated: Celebrations, halloween, kids parties
Simply Stated: Creative Creature Treats

Today on Simply Stated: find more info on how to recreate these eerily cute, kid-friendly Halloween treats! (How adorable is that “Wacky Werewolf” cupcake?!)

15 Oct

4 Fabulous Ways to that “Apple a Day”

categories: food and drinks, thanksgiving
4 Fabulous Ways to that “Apple a Day”

Yes, I DO realize that this isn’t exactly what the doctor had in mind for “an apple a day”, but it’s a good excuse nonetheless - right?! Another good excuse: the upcoming autumn & winter holidays, of course! It’s the perfect time of year for enjoying hot apple-themed treats like the 4 dreamy desserts pictured [...]

15 Oct

Still Politics… but Sweeter!

categories: fabulous gift ideas, food and drinks, theme parties
Still Politics… but Sweeter!

The nation might be at odds when it comes to the candidates, but here’s something we can usually all come together on…dessert! Lighten up the mood at your next water cooler debate or election-day party with hand-iced sugar cookies & cupcakes from Eleni’s… available in the following campaign-friendly designs:
Pictured above: Election Cupcakes and Obama ‘08 [...]

8 Oct

Halloween Cake Pops by Bakerella

categories: food and drinks, halloween
Halloween Cake Pops by Bakerella

If you’re in the mood to make some DIY Halloween treats - check out these adorable Halloween cake pops from creative baking guru Bakerella. She’s got tons of decorating ideas for the treats…  but I’m especially loving the “mouthless mummies”!

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