Tag Archives: chocolate

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 →

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 →

Valentine’s Day Sno-Caps

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Do you remember Sno-Caps or Nonpareils … you know, those chocolate discs that are covered with little white balls? Well … you can make your own … any shape you want! This is what you will need … Nonpareils … … Continue reading →

Clocks and Top Hats for New Year’s

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Today is December 28, 2011 … in a few short days it will be 2012 … time is just flying by! Can you tell that I recycle?  I am not talking about cans and bottles … but … Continue reading →

Last minute cute and colorful ideas …

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These are my favorite cute ideas that are pretty quick and easy … you know the clock is ticking!

Do you work well under pressure … or are you done with everything and relaxing?  I you are relaxing … I am envious!

My theory is … if I am still working … you should be working too!  Is that related to “misery loves company”?

Anyway … the purpose of this post is to remind you that if you make just a few colorful items and place them on a platter with anything else … it just pops!

Edible Snow Globes

Snowman Hat Pops

Marshmallow Snowmen Pops

Cupcakes are fast if you use a cake mix and ready-made icing …

Snowmen Cupcakes

The Perfect Man (or men)     

Peppermint S’mores 

Peppermint Pops 

I am a last-minute person … every now and then I think I’m ahead of schedule … then I realize that I’m not 😦   So … I do what I can and make plans for next year to get more done 🙂

I look forward to your comments … I read all of them!