"Tea Bag" Cookies {With Free Printable}

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Here is a great idea from Kim at Frost Me blog, for shortbread ”tea bag” cookies.  These are so clever and cute for any tea party treat or take home favors.   Simply cut out the shapes from your favorite shortbread recipe, poke a hole through the dough with a wooden skewer, and bake.  Dip in melted chocolate and tie on… Read More

Make-Your-Own Ice Cream Sammies Bar

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You know how I love food stations and “make-your-own” bars.  Well, this latest idea comes from the always amazing, Jesi Haak for a feature on Wiley Valentine blog.   She created this “make your own ice cream sandwich” bar for any occasion with kids and adults, alike. The key is to offer several different varieties of… Read More

Ice Cream! {Brain Freeze Not Included}

Ice Cream Party

Since it’s in the 90′s here with no signs of cooling off, I thought I’d do a round up of ideas for an Ice Cream Social.  Below, you’ll find lots of great ideas for serving, displaying, and enhancing your ice cream experience!  Brain freeze not included. Fun Ideas above:  cute labels; sqeeze bottles for wet… Read More

Ice Cream Cones And Cotton Candy

cotton candy ice cream cones

Two icons of childhood are making quite the presence these days.  Ice cream cones are being used to hold all sorts of treats, combining form with function in the tastiest way!  Fill the cone with candies for favors, such as m&m’s, jelly beans, or gummies; serve a fruit parfait inside during a brunch or drinks… Read More

White Chocolate Popcorn Treats

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I found this delicious treat on Be different…Act normal. A great addition to your next ‘sweets table’, take-home goodie bag, or even just serve at a party. The instructions can be found on Make and Takes. This is easy to make using air-popped popcorn (I use this microwave popper I found at Target-needs no oil),… Read More

2 Chocolate Recipes Perfect For Valentines Day

brownie-tiramisu

How can you possibly have Valentine’s romance without a little chocolate?  Here are 2 totally tempting desserts that are perfect for the occasion. Have a little “fundue” with fondue! Nothing is more sensual than feeding each other warm, drippy chocolate….ahem, but this is a “G” rated blog, so I won’t go there!. Fondue is surprisingly… Read More

Cupcake Doilie

diy ruffled cupcake band

Here is a fantastic tutorial from No Fuss Fabulous on how to make those cute little cupcake skirts. Check out their site to read all about it!

Oreo Truffles

If you’ve never tried these little bites of heaven, now’s your chance! It only takes 3 ingredients and it is sooooo worth it! Oreo Truffles 1 15.5-oz package oreo cookies, crushed 1 8-oz block cream cheese, softened 1 lb. white baking chocolate (or other color) In large mixing bowl, combine cookies and cream cheese. Beat… Read More

Mini Pumpkin Cakes

mini pumpkin cakes

 This time of year there are so many great food ideas. It starts with all the Halloween fun treats and continues through Christmas with lots of Holiday goodies. For your Thanksgiving dessert table, give these cute little Mini Pumpkin Cakes a staring role. Made with mini bundt pans, your choice of cake mix (orange spice… Read More

White Chip Pumpkin Spice Cake

You can believe this little number took me about half a second to post! This cake recipe from Very Best Baking is so perfect for Fall and sounds sooooo delicious, not to mention, easy. Perfect for dessert or brunch! White Chip Pumpkin Spice Cake1 pkg spice cake mix3 large eggs1 cup Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin2/3… Read More