Mint Oreo Truffles. Can we talk for a second about guilty pleasures?
I’m more of a guy’s girl than a girly girl. Probably about 90% of my friends are male. I play video games, watch the hockey play-offs and can dole out the potty humour with the best of them. However, I am a sucker for girly TV shows & movies. DIY Daisy Lollipops. Posted on July 4, 2012 by Christina Daisy lollipops?
Who knew? Sibylle from the awesome blog Funkytime (she’s also got her own magazine too!) Was kind enough to share this tutorial for making daisy lollipops with IW readers. Jasey's Crazy Daisy: Snickers Brownies. 1 box of brownie mix, I prefer Betty Crocker's Fudge or Dark Chocolate mixes Ingredients called for on box 1/4 cup hot fudge topping, unheated, straight from the jar Nougat Layer: {Adapted from How Sweet It Is} 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup evaporated milk 2 (7 oz.) jars marshmallow creme (@1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 (17 oz.) jar of caramel, preferably Mrs.
Richardson's Butterscotch Caramel 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips 1/4 cup peanut butter. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions for a 9x13-inch pan, adding 1/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, unheated and straight from the jar to the batter. Make sure to follow the high altitude directions if you live at high altitude. 10 Christmas Gifts in a Jar. Do you need some inexpensive Christmas gifts?
Of course you do. Don't we all? I'm always on the lookout for gifts that are easy and quick to make. Just like the Autumn Pea Soup I made last month, you can put some great gifts in jars. I was planning on making one of these, but I couldn't decide which one. Quart and pint size jars are easy-to-find, but I love these different shapes and sizes. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bread from Sunset Peppermint Stick Cocoa from Sunset Downloadable labels are included with this cookie recipe. Here are two great ways to bottle homemade vanilla. This uses the same recipe as the Cowgirl Cookies, but just changes the M&M colors. Not all gifts that come in jars are food-related. Three different fun gifts along with labels. Here is a great gift for someone who crafts or paints. Www.passionateaboutbaking.com/2011/10/baking-povitica-croatian-sweet-walnut-chocolate-bread-for-daring-bakers-better-late-than-never.html. “Food is a central activity of mankind and one of the single most significant trademarks of a culture.”
Mark Kurlansky I’m late on the Daring Bakers challenge once again, actually really late! I had no time to get to a Povitica {pronounced po-va-teet-sa}, a culinary creation that sounded like music to my ears! Inspiration came from two wonderful Daring Bakers, Renata & Finla, and I just had to make this delectable looking Croatian Walnut Sweet Yeasted Dough Bread yesterday! The Daring Baker’s October 2011 challenge was Povitica, hosted by Jenni of The Gingered Whisk. Host a Cookie Party. A Thank You Favor - Blog.
Nutella. Banana Bread in-a-jar: DIY Wedding Favors. Posted on July 11, 2012 by Christina I’m crazy about DIY wedding favors that are edible, so naturally I love this banana bread in a jar recipe. It’s the perfect favor for a barn wedding – or any rustic wedding! I’ve made banana bread countless times, but this is the first time I attempted it in a jar. I honestly thought it would be much more difficult than it is.
Read on for the recipe and wrapping instructions. Also, check out Peach Crisp in a Jar. Banana Bread in a Jar Recipe (adapted from allrecipes.com) (Makes one dozen 250 ml jars) Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening2 2/3 cups white sugar4 eggs2 cups mashed bananas2/3 cup water3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves (I used half a teaspoon because I didn’t want mine too ‘clovey’.)2/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts You will also need: 12 250 ml canning jarsfunnel Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Mash bananas. Cupcake Wrappers Made from Doilies: Free Cupcake Wrapper Template. Posted on May 24, 2010 by Christina I wish I could say that these cupcake wrappers made from paper doilies were my very own idea.
I wish I could say that I was the genius behind this DIY brilliance. I discovered these cupcake wrappers over here. I was skeptical at first, thinking that it looked too easy. I asked Brittany over at Pink Peacock Paperie to whip me up a template for the cupcake wrappers. I was amazed at how easy they were to make and how pretty they looked. Here is the free cupcake wrapper template download. DIY Pie in a Jar. How to Make Brownie in a Mug. Brownie Pops to Cheesecake Pops: Things on a Stick taste Better.
Posted on September 14, 2010 by Christina Why do some things taste better when they’re on a stick?
Maybe it’s the novelty that makes them fun – or the fact that you don’t have to get your fingers all sticky and buttery. I rounded up a few good things on sticks for you to drool over. All would be perfect for a wedding – especially if you’re still a kid at heart. Let’s start with Bakerella’s Poptarts on a stick. Brownie pops. Easiest Fudge Recipe - Easy Fudge Recipes - Candy Recipes. Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk in this recipe, not evaporated milk - that's a common mistake.
It is probably the easiest recipe in the world, thus the name! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 2 minutes Total Time: 7 minutes Yield: Makes about 2 pounds candy Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon cream1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, if desired Preparation: Place chips and milk in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on medium power for 2-3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.
Pour into greased 8" square pan and cool. A Thank You Favor - Blog. What a great idea for the DIY bride-to-be.Double Kisses says it all on your wedding day.This favor box would be adorable for those treats.
This simple recipe will make your guests take notice,especially when you tell them you made it yourself. Ingredients 28 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates* 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons whipping cream 10 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates filled with Caramel 1 cup ground pecans Directions. Food! (Though really mostly dessert)