desserts

26 Apr

Mint Julep Cupcakes Recipe

categories: desserts, food and drinks

Mint Juleps are a “must serve” at any Kentucky Derby party, right? Well, now there’s another fun way to serve this traditional Derby favorite: sweeten up the party with tasty Mint Julep Cupcakes – cleverly garnished with short straws and fresh mint leaves, of course!
We made these cupcakes for a local news segment today… and [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 26th, 2009 at 10:42pm

23 Apr

Brownie Peanut Butter Cups

categories: desserts, food and drinks

Get the “how to” here, including this yummy review: “…The edges are nicely chewy and the inside soft and gooey. Wish I could find adequate words to express how good these really are….”
I think she found them! Enjoy!

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Read more → Posted on April 23rd, 2009 at 4:57pm

17 Apr

Adorable Owl & Bird Cupcakes

categories: baby shower ideas, bridal shower ideas, desserts

I’ve finally found the perfect dessert inspiration for this Owl Baby Shower theme: these adorable red owl cupcakes from baking guru hello naomi! And the red robin design would be perfect for a “Love Birds” bridal shower or Birdie-themed baby shower. Swoon.

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Read more → Posted on April 17th, 2009 at 11:59am

14 Apr

Simply Stated: Chocolate Chips 10 Ways

categories: Simply Stated, food and drinks

Attention, fellow Chocoholics: Today over at Simply Stated, check out From Pancakes to Martinis: Chocolate Chips 10 Ways… and prepare to make a run for your pantry – or your local grocery store! (Did I mention there’s even a recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores?!)

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Read more → Posted on April 14th, 2009 at 1:35pm

31 Mar

Easter Pops from Bakerella

categories: easter, food and drinks, kids party ideas

Well, the Queen of baking cuteness has done it again! Check out these adorable new Easter-themed cake pop designs from Bakerella….starting with my personal favorite – the Spring Chickens! I just love these little cuties – both the “chicks on sticks” version (above) and the stick-free version (below). This design would be really fun for [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 31st, 2009 at 8:50am

18 Mar

Absolutely Amazing DIY Birthday Cakes!

categories: birthday party ideas, desserts, fun for kids, kids party ideas

Parenting.com has a fabulous birthday cake gallery/tutorial that is nothing short of AMAZING! Each of the 31 cakes in this gallery comes with step-by-step instructions on how you can recreate it at home. There’s some serious creativity & resourcefulness going on here!
Pictured at top: Castle cake – featuring ice cream cone turrets…SWEET!
Pictured below: Pirate Ship [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 18th, 2009 at 8:03am