Thursday, March 11, 2010

Sweet Monday:-Valentine Pops

January 18, 2010 by Jen  
Filed under General Inspiration, Party food Ideas, Treats

 

Here’s a fun selection of irresistably pretty valentine pops {cake pops, marshmallow pops, cookie pops}, which would be perfect for the kids to take to their valentine’s class parties, or to give as valentines to their friends and teachers. They’re generally easy to make, and would make fun little valentines projects to do with the kids.

And here’s a great example of how to package [...]

Yummy Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

October 15, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Party food Ideas, Treats

If you’re a regular reader, you know how much I love cupcakes, & I’m loving this new orange chocolate flavour from Crumbs & Doillies…umm yummy!

Cupcake Kebabs

October 7, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Party food Ideas, Treats

How cute are these…cupcake Kebabs! I found them on Cupcakes Take The Cake, a yummy creation for their third annual cupcake picnic. Made with mini cupcakes, wafers & marshmallows.  I can see these being a hit at a baby shower, or an outdoor party, and kids would love them too! Take a look at Cupcakes Take The Cake, there’s [...]

How to:-Paper Treat Cones & Display

October 1, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under DIY, DIY, Favours, Favours, Featured, Party food Ideas, Treats

 

Paper cones are super easy & inexpensive to make, and they’re adaptable to any theme. You can simply choose decorative paper or even gift paper to co-ordinate with your theme or colour scheme, and create a stunning display. You can fill up the cones with all kinds of yummy treats. What a lovely way to dress [...]

Cookie Buffet

September 30, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Featured, Party food Ideas, Treats

Buffets are fabulous at parties. The food is all laid out, guests can serve themselves, and the hostess can enjoy the party like everyone else without having to rush back & forth serving everything. Ice cream buffets, candy buffets & varied dessert buffets are popular, but why not try a cookie buffet at your next [...]

Cake of the Week:-Fairies In Dresses Cupcake Tower

September 30, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Party food Ideas, Treats

 
This week’s cake of the week is a Fairies in dresses cupcake tower from The Cake Store. I just love how the cupcakes look like actual fairies wearing dresses. Each cupcake is filled with raspberry jam & topped with buttercream. The little fairy motifs are edible too.

Amazing Dessert Buffet Ideas from Amy Atlas

September 29, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Featured, Party food Ideas, Treats

A dessert buffet is a great way to display all your delicious treats at a birthday party or baby shower, and who better to get inspiration from than the talented Amy Atlas. Here are some amazing tablescapes she created, and fabulous inspiration for re-creating your own dessert buffet. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
For even more fabulous dessert buffet ideas from Amy Atlas [...]

Cake of the week:-Charlie & Lola Cupcakes

September 15, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Party food Ideas

I’m not a big fan of character parties, but my almost 2 year old daughter is in love with Charlie & Lola, and I have to say that I’m a bit of a fan myself. I’ve been on a hunt for Charlie & Lola cupcakes as her birthday is coming up at the end of [...]

Adorable Marshmallow Treat Pops

September 15, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Party food Ideas, Recipes

I love Bakerella’s cupcake cakebites, and immediately fell in love with these adorable Marshmallow pop treats created by Hostess with the Mostess.
Here’s how to make them:
For the Pink Marshmallow Pops:

You’ll need:
marshmallows
pink Candy Melts
pink M&M’s (or similar)
white nonpareils
lollipop sticks
Directions:
1. Insert the lollipop sticks into the marshmallows & set aside.
2. Melt the candy in the microwave, according [...]

Funky Sandwiches

September 15, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Party food Ideas

I couldn’t resist featuring these beautiful sandwich creations from Funky Lunch.  The idea behind it is to create healthy lunches in disguise, to encourage kids to eat healthy food, but I think these would be amazing as party food for kids birthday parties and baby showers. Funky Lunch is planning to publish a book on how to [...]