(Used in this project: Square Labels in Gianni style, Tall Labels in Astor style and Small White Gift Boxes.) This treat is perfect for kid guests and perfect to do with kids! All of the guests at our international party, myself included, delighted in using chopsticks to eat them. Candy Sushi • ¾ cup butter • 6 cups Rice Crispies • 10 ounce bag of mini-marshmallows • Gummy worms • Fruit roll-ups • Swedish fish candy (optional) • Orange slices candy … [Read more...]
For the Blushing Bride
(Used in this project: Heart-Shaped Labels in Soft Hearts style, Large Labels in Lace style, and Large Square Glassine Envelopes.) I first saw this idea on Pinterest, and from numerous sites— however, since my bout with Royal Icing for the Apple Cookies, I knew I had the foundation for creating these cookies without much instruction. All I needed was a heart-shaped cookie cutter and a lot of practice. These cookies are so pretty for my friend Melody’s bachelorette party! At first, I … [Read more...]
(Used in this project: Oval Labels in Morocco style and Free Printable Polkadot Cupcake Wrappers.) Always looking for new experiences and crafty creations, lately I’ve been really enthused about building my skills in decorating cookies, cakes, and cupcakes. When I saw these simple and beautiful Edible Button Cupcakes over at Sweet Lavendar Bake Shoppe, I couldn’t wait to try them myself. However, there were some intimidating ingredients that I wasn’t sure about. Christina makes them … [Read more...]
A thank you gift for teacher
(Used in this project: Diamond Labels and Small Circle Labels in Tiny Hearts style with Medium Cellophane Bags.) Teachers are worthy of serious praise from all of us. A little of my personal time spent on making a special gift for them, is the least I can do! I finally found a reliable and easy recipe for flooding cookies, and I’m excited to pass it along. For these cute cookies, you can choose an array of cookies bases to start with. The only ingredients I do not suggest are chips, nuts, … [Read more...]
(Used in this project: Square Labels in Boxicle style and Pinwheel Clasp Boxes.) Days are becoming longer and the air bites less, bumblebees are dancing from bloom to bloom. Spring is such an inspiring season! It was difficult to choose from all the creative treat shapes and themes out there for my niece’s 2nd birthday. It was important for me to pick a recipe that didn’t include a ton of sugar, as to not terrorize my sister or any other parents of Lucy’s little friends— therefore I … [Read more...]
Meringues are such a striking and delicate treat. I kept running into recipes on Pinterest and the recipe that swirled Nutella and meringue looked irresistible. Pairing my favorite treat with the light and fluffy, sweet and chewy, meringues is something I had to try! I tried a few different recipes, and this one is a combination of two, which worked best for me. Nutella Meringues Ingredients: Adapted from a recipe on Partytipz.com and a recipe on Cream Puffs in Venice • 6 Large egg … [Read more...]
I often enjoy perusing the baking aisle at the grocery store, musing at the myriad of combinations— spices, nuts, chips, sugars, and flours— so many things I haven’t tried yet. Aside from those palpable ingredients, there are flavorings and extracts. One extract that interested me, and I considered somewhat odd, is root beer extract. After doing a search for uses online, I came upon a treat that I marveled over as a child at a friend’s birthday party— Root Beer Cookies! Moreover, I was … [Read more...]
We are all aware of those wonderfully delicious foods that leave a less than desirable scent on our hands after preparation. Red onions, tuna, scallions, tilapia, chives, all are staples in my kitchen—Oy vey! Knowing I am not the only cook that loves unfortunately sulfuric foods, this odor-neutralizing kitchen soap is a fantastic gift for my like-minded friends and family. The recipe on Heart~Hands~Home blog started my interest, however I went the easier route to avoid using Lye and a … [Read more...]
In searching for a break-the-ice treat for the team at my new job, I wanted something that would make a creative and exciting impression. With the new year and new job, I've been in a new beginning, bright future kind of mood so I wanted to explore more floral, herbal, and citrus flavors (the flavors of Spring). The simplicity of making fudge sparked my interest. The base flavors are generally chocolate and caramel but this recipe from justapinch.com suggests using white chocolate instead of … [Read more...]
I don’t usually do much celebrating for Valentine’s Day, but when I saw these beautiful Red Velvet Marbled Bars on Foodnetwork.com, I absolutely had to make them! In fact, I planned an entire dinner around the anticipation of presenting these lovely treats as dessert. Red Velvet Marbled Bars Adapted from Sunny Anderson’s recipe on Foodnetwork.com. Red Velvet Brownie Bottom Layer • 2 melted sticks of butter • 1 ½ cups sugar • 1/2 cup cocoa powder • Pinch … [Read more...]
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