Valentine’s Day Recap

This is just a reminder that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day!  Are you ready?  If not … don’t panic … I thought that I would do a little recap of a few quick Valentine’s Day ideas.

Treats for the young and old …

  Edible Cupcake Box

    Valentine Bug Cupcakes

  Conversation Marshmallow Pops

  Strawberry Heart Marshmallows

    Valentine Sno-Caps

  Red Velvet Bottom Cupcakes

A few ideas that can be made in a big batch, divided up and packaged for individual treats …

Chocolate Caramel Salty Peanut Bark

  Chocolate Peanut Popcorn

I would like to say “THANK YOU” to everyone who voted for me in the Celebrations Cupcake Crown contest!

Red Velvet Bottom Cupcakes

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Today, I am on my way to a surprise birthday celebration for my sister-in-law.  She should be in the car and on the road right now … so this is still a secret from her.  Red velvet is one of … Continue reading

A Cupcake Box … that’s edible!

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  Now that Valentine’s Day is just a few days away … I have a yummy and simple project to share with you!  By the way … this isn’t just for Valentine’s Day.  They could be used as cute party … Continue reading

Valentine’s Chocolate and a Martini

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A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a Barry Callebaut Chocolate Demonstration at a local cooking studio.  Chef Alicia Boada from Callebaut gave a very informative and delicious demo. The demo started at 12:30pm with a chocolate … Continue reading

Valentine Bug Cupcakes

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We have all heard the saying “cute as a bug” … Cute bugs, silly sayings and sweets … are some of the things involved in Valentine’s Day treats. Well … I decided to make some bug cupcakes for Valentine’s Day … Continue reading

Chocolate Popcorn Party Mix

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Popcorn, peanuts, Rice Krispies, chocolate, a hint of peanut butter and easy to make … what’s not to like?  The sweetness of the chocolate is balanced with the salt of the peanuts … yum! Back in October, I made a … Continue reading

Nacho Cupcakes

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Are you hosting a Super Bowl party? Are you going to a Super Bowl party?   Are you going to consume nachos?  I am sure that you would surprise everyone if you served these nachos!  OK, it’s not April Fools … Continue reading

Celebrations Cupcake Crown

Hello everyone,

I am jumping for joy!

My most popular cupcake “Ding, dong the witch is dead” has been accepted in the Celebrations Cupcake Crown contest.

Do you remember her from Halloween?

Will you please vote for my little witch to win the crown?  She is really tired of wearing the same old black witch’s hat 😦

Each person may vote once each day beginning today and ending on February 12, 2012.

Please take a moment to check out Celebrations and vote for me!  Just click on the pink box with the crown at the top of this page and it will take you to the voting page.

While you are there, check out all the cupcakes … there are many good recipes and ideas.

Thank you!

Conversation Heart Pops

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Last week my husband was on vacation from work.  We didn’t go anywhere … except shopping … Target, WinCo, Costco, etc. … and bought waaaay toooo much candy.  He has been bugging me to open and eat the conversation hearts.  … Continue reading

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry … Marshmallow Hearts

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Are they strawberries … or marshmallows?  The correct answer is both … they are strawberry flavored marshmallows … in the shape of hearts, of course … just in time for Valentine’s Day! This what you will need … Heart Mallows … Continue reading