When I was kid, I got yelled at for playing with my food. Could I help that making a mashed potato volcano or a sugar packet castle was so fun? I can't lie, I still play with my food sometimes. I'm just a big kid at hea…

I came across this the other day. Is this an outrageous extravagance or a lovely way to celebrate how many good things we've been blessed with? A way to show off what an amazing baker we are? Maybe it's just channe…

In the summer, when all of the best fruits are at the peak of their season, it is the ideal time to make a fresh fruit tart. This recipe is super versatile, because the best fruit to use is the ripest, sweetest fruit…

Halloween is one of the best holidays for decorating! So much creepiness, so much deliciousness. I made up a bunch of cupcakes for parties this weekend:

I'm not usually a fan of pineapple, but when I saw this recipe, I thought to myself... Eh. Why not? Chicken, pineapple, and pecans? Sounds interesting, and I was brave enough to give it a shot!

This is one of the best recipes for macaroni and cheese I have yet to try. I love the texture and the flavor is spectacularly cheesy and sharp. I have a weird relationship with breadcrumbs on my macaroni and cheese. I a…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. Trick or treating. The very phrase evokes a shiver of sweet, sugary anticipation, because basically, it usually culminates in the consumption of candy. But where on earth did this sweet…

It's the day we've all been waiting for.... NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY! October 28th is the official day to honor the sweet, delicious goodness that is chocolate. Chocolate is more than just a mouthwatering treat. It can sy…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings. A while back I tried a baked donut muffin recipe that has been making its way around the web, which I absolutely loved. The mini baked donut muffins are baked so they don&r…

This is a guest post from LadyIronChef. Our Weekend Getaway to Hong Kong started with a bang as we were the last to board the plane. I don’t like drama, but somehow, drama always find me. To cut a long story s…

I love to look at photos of food, things that my friends have made, random food blogs and of course, cookbooks. I recently received the 15th edition Better Homes and Gardens cookbook as a gift from my wonderful husband.…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. File under "Things you should never do, ever": Deep-frying Swiss Rolls on a Stick. Oh, who am I kidding--you totally should. Because as I learned when I found myself with a slight exce…

I've stated previously in other posts that I'm a college student. This implies two things: One. I'm pretty broke. And Two. My cooking skills are limited. What's a girl to do when she needs to eat dinner? Some people li…

Here we go! This one had mixed reviews, I'll let you know what everyone thought at the end, you can make your own changes by what we had to say if you'd like! Chicken & Dumplings Casserole You Will Need: 1/2 Cup Ch…

Caramel apples are so two-thousand-and-late, don’t you think? Not really, I love caramel but I wanted to come up with another take on dipped apples. Anything on a stick is fun – the tinier the apples the…

October 25th is National Greasy Food Day. That's right, it's the day for heart-stopping good eats. Some of you may already consider EVERDAY a greasy foods day, while others may consider greasy foods an occasional (or so…

As the last few days of summer slowly linger by and the days start to cool down, I can't help but smile. There is only one magical thing on my mind...Fall. { Mmmm... Fall! } Crisp autumn days are my absolute favor…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings. As I wrote my post about my mom’s birthday dinner, I realized I haven’t yet posted on my dad’s birthday meal that was last month. We paid a visit to Shangh…

Cooking, itself, is quite the art. A perfect meal that stimulates the taste buds? I consider that true art, too. But what about food themed art? Painting, sculptures, you name it. They're made of food, inspired by food,…

I thought – what if I made brownies? Then I thought, what if I made them in cupcake form? Then I thought, what if I put a peanut butter cup in the middle? This is how my brain works. Be thankful I stopped there.…

This is a guest post from Chowtimes. Some of you will remember that I posted about Luckynoodles about two weeks ago. In that post, I wrote about Luckynoodle which is located in the very spot that had a high turnover of…

So this morning, I went to Starbucks for my delicious white chocolate mocha toffee nut latte before class. I was thrilled because I had fifteen minutes to spare and I used it to wait on line to get my coffee. I usuall…

This is a guest post from FeastOnTheCheap. Serves 8 Mary Anne here. This recipe was created for my youngest son Christopher. Despite his youth, he’s become somewhat of a connoisseur when it comes to French Oni…

This is a guest post from Cakespy. It's a funny thing about Halloween candy: it actually makes you hungrier. At least, that's my theory behind how the same person who can't finish off an entire candy bar can easily…

This is a guest post from Thibeault's Table. This is one of my favorite dinners and it couldn't be easier. A small prime rib, just big enough for two. Cooked on the grill. Served with roasted potatoes, steamed ca…

This is a guest post from 2 Stews. It was a day of demonstrations, strikes and terror alerts in Paris. Transportation was at a very reduced schedule and streets were blocked off. Michelle and I had planned on m…

This is a guest post from Christie's Corner. Had the pears held up I would likely be writing about broccoli or Swiss chard. Health food fans lament; pie lovers rejoice. On Saturday, with guests arriving and the…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings. Another variation on my favorite pumpkin bread is a chocolate chip studded version. Because chocolate makes everything better. =)

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. CakeSpy Note: This is a guest post from Nellie Cakes, a blog written by Nell, a mom who taught herself how to bake so her daughter could have way cooler cupcakes on her birthday than…

This is a guest post from Feast on the Cheap: Mariel here. This is Sunday food through and through. Whether you’re glued to StatTracker or the TV screen; a die-hard fan of the Lions or Lifetime Originals, this hear…

This is a guest post from Christie's Corner. I’ve been sitting on this post for a few days, not sure what to say. I had planned a feature-by-handy-feature appliance review, but feel I should issue a PSA instead.…

This is a guest post from LadyIronChef. The Daily Scoop is one of the earlier homemade ice cream places in Singapore. They started off with a small cafe in Clementi Arcade off Sunset Way, and recently opened another…

This is a guest post from Thibeault's Table. Lori of All That Splatters is hosting this weeks Weekend Blog Showcase. I hope you will join us in sharing a recipe found on a fellow blogger's website. This week I'm showc…

This is a guest post from Playing With Fire and Water. One of the things that I like about the Parmesan pasta is its versatility. Because there's no starch to cook through, it just needs to be heated enough for the meth…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings. The season is definitely here for pumpkin and spices. I’ve been seeing pumpkin recipes everywhere, and searches on my old pumpkin recipes posts have been quite popul…

Ah-choo! It never fails. No matter how much I bundle up or wash my hands I always get sick around this cold time of the year. I live at college where twentysomethings like to show up to class and cough and sneeze all ov…

Wilt thou partake in a feast fit for kings? Last night, I accompanied my family on a magical journey to a land far, far away in Medieval Times. For those of you don't know, the Medieval Times restuarants are castles t…

News from the Consumerist. (via The Consumerist) McDonald's recent 2010 Monopoly game has become a recent craze with Americans over collectible properties and railroads. Even I, a lukewarm sometimes-McDonald's-customer,…

An awesome way to describe Eataly: " It'll be a slice of Italy in New York." said by Joe Bastianich, who is half of the brain behind this operation. He and Mario Batali have put together this gigantic warehouse consi…

You've probably heard it proclaimed since childhood that chicken soup is good medicine. Whether it was your mother, grandmother, or a Campbell's soup commercial handing out the advice, a steaming bowl of chicken soup…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. Being firmly planted in the camp of "Bad Things Happen When You Leave The City", I never thought I'd find myself saying this, but... ...you've got to get your sweet self over to Bellev…

This is a recipe from Kirbie's Cravings. In searching for new pumpkin recipes to try, I came across a pumpkin muffin recipe from Cooking with my Kid, declaring it the “best ever pumpkin muffins.” So of cour…

This is a guest post from LadyIronChef. Rochester Park was promoted as the next Dempsey Hill dining destination when they first started. Restaurants like Cassis fine dining French restaurant, Pinchos Tapas Bar, Twent…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. We're entering that totally sweet time of year when delicious sweet foods abound--Halloween Candy! Thanksgiving pie! Christmas cookies! And this Thanksgiving, I know how you can help d…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings. I’ve been looking for new baking inspirations with nutella lately. When I came across a pumpkin bread swirled with nutella on Two Peas and Their Pod, I definitely h…

News from UK's Telegraph. (via blogstruk) Ever wondered what it would be like to taste one of Willy Wonka's fantastical creations? (Not the actual candy company owned by Nestle, mind you.) According to the Telegraph, sci…

It's football season again, and you know what that means! WINGS! Not to mention all other sorts of munchies like chips, pizza, etc. to enjoy during the games. My favorite style of wings is Buffalo, but I like a little…

I go to Barnes and Noble for food. It's true. The last time I bought an actual book from the bookstore was an SAT preparation book with a latte, over five years ago. But that's another story for another time. Today I'm…

The emails and comments I get the most are ‘I love your fondant work but I’m afraid to try it.’ I get it. It can be daunting. So I’ve been trying to come up with other cupcake decorating ideas…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. Sweet or salty? Why decide, when you can have both--and beer, too--in one deliciously decadent cupcake parcel? Yup, that's right: Beer Cupcakes. Topped with Chocolate Covered Potato C…

Week Three! Yum Yum! AllRecipes.com recipe of the day. Creamy Chicken on Linguine You Will Need: Large Skillet Pan to boil Pasta 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Clove Garlic: Minced 4 Chicken Breasts…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. CakeSpy Note: This is a guest entry from Cara, a co-author of Big Girls, Small Kitchen, a blog devoted to "quarter-life" cooking (and the home of the Watermelon Ice Cream Cake). Per…

If there’s one thing Chicagoans love, it’s food. The bustling restaurant scene is just one of the reasons why so many people are interested buying Chicago condos for sale. The number of restaurants in the ci…

This is a guest post from Thibeault's Table. There seems to be more than one way to spell this little puff of goodness. I was going to make Moe pancakes for breakfast but then remembered that I wanted to try using my A…

I have been diagnosed since the age of 2 with a wheat allergy. Fortunately for me, the consequences of consuming or coming into contact with wheat are not severe. In fact, since the body changes every seven years, I am…

Basically, add more ingredients! We used pancake mix, cinnamon toast crunch cereal, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and water. It was delicious, even before cooking. We usually put in chocolate chips but we ran out and th…

If it's one thing that Kona, Hawaii is known for it's coffee. Lesser known is the Kona Brewing Company there. What happens when Kona coffee meets Kona-brewed beer? The answer is Pipeline Porter, which is an American p…

This is a guest post from Teczcape: Sometimes, when things get too perfect, it is not good since it becomes too artificial. But if it is naturally perfect, then it is ok. This juice is not as smooth (appealing) as com…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings: I told you about my favorite soft chocolate chip cookies recipe a few weeks ago. I bake it often and it's one of my favorite recipes. After my post, Michelle of Une-deux se…

Several months ago Paul complained to me that I make too many desserts. Additionally that he has never eaten as much dessert before as he has since he's been with me. Honestly, I had no reply to this statement, only th…

Growing up, I had a bowl of cereal almost every morning. I would walk sleepy eyed to the living room, plop down with my bowl of cereal, and watch cartoons before school. My mom always made sure I ate something in th…

I throw A LOT of parties, so when this month’s Foodbuzz 24×24 called for “kids parties” – well, I knew I just had to get in on that. I have done Batman parties, Elmo parties, you name it &n…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. It's October, and you know what that means: it's officially candy corn season. But if you appreciate the iconic look more than the mellowcreme taste of the stuff, here's a sol…

This is a guest post from Chowtimes. Marian prepared a Fruit Salad Mix for dessert in the South Arm Cooking Club for Seniors. This is a very simple recipe using can fruit cocktails but freshen up with the addition of…

As my boyfriend and I sat around yesterday with nothing to do, I suggested that we make a dinner out of a recipe book that I have. We always enjoy cooking together, and as a team, we usually make some pretty delicious d…

When I was in Hawaii I went to Aiea Bowl and had the most amazing cake ever – a Lemon Crunch cake. This is my homage to that delicious cake, but in cupcake form and with a touch of lilikoi. Like being back in t…

News from PopFi. (via PopFi) At the end of September, Domino's Pizza has come up with a tentative but morning-inspired creation: the breakfast pizza. Arrayed with eggs, bacon, sausages, onions and so on, the breakfast…

This is a guest post from Teczcape. I did ask about Japchae leftovers the last time. Some of you were near spot-on, for example, on using the leftover as filling for spring roll. You are right on using it as fillin…

Among the many food sites I've read earlier this year, I saw a bracket for the best chain hamburger. It happened to run in conjunction with March Madness, and since I know almost nothing about basketball I had more i…

Very behind on uploading cake photos.. here we go :) Princess crown and Wibbly pig cake.

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From BoingBoing. (via ameblo.jp) One look at this fun-filled bento box blasts me off into a nostalgic wonderland.

Without a doubt, Autumn is my FAVORITE season. I just love the colorful trees, the slighty chilly weather, the warm scents, and delicious food. Nothing makes me happier than to get up in the morning and pull on a hoodie…