Photo and recipe courtesy of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen Not that we could ever get tired of ice cream, but the cleverness of these rice krispie treat cones are too good not to share. Make them for a party or snack and watch the kids delight in the secrets they hold inside! Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 4 cups mini marshmallows 6 cups Rice Krispies Cones Candy melts in the colors of your choice Sprinkles Small [...]
Photo and recipe courtesy of Choosy Beggars Pancake: a thin, flat cake prepared from a batter and cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan. Dutch Baby: A custardy German version made by baking eggs, flour and milk in a metal pan and served with fresh squeezed lemon, butter, and powdered sugar or fruit toppings or syrup. Ten times tastier than a pancake, as far as we’re concerned. There’s very little one can do to improve [...]
Photo and recipe courtesy of The District Domestic On the anniversary of France’s independence, why not make some fresh, flaky croissants? From the country that brings us foie gras, brie and macarons comes what is arguably the most recognizable gastronomical breakfast pastry! Delicious both alone or with almond or chocolate paste inside! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole milk, heated to warm (105°F–110°F) 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tbsp plus 1/4 tsp active dry [...]
Photo and recipe courtesy of Cupcake Project The first and last watermelon of the summer are always a memorable occasion. If you love a refreshing slice as much as we do, you probably also always have one or two globes lying around! We’ve never seen this kind of watermelon syrup before – it’s so unique but it just makes sense! Capture the sweet essence of this seasonal fruit in an elixir that can be used even [...]
Photo courtesy of Whisk Kid We’ve discovered the recipe to happiness! Take equal parts butter, sugar, and rainbows, pop it in the oven, and watch your day brighten instantly! Each of these gorgeous Technicolor cakes are different, but we guarantee that no one turn down a slice. The one above features six layers in different colors, with a plain white buttercream in between to highlight the bold colors. (We recommend using gel food coloring, as [...]
Photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge Have you been hit by the travel bug? Here’s an easy but brilliant craft that will help you keep track of all your trips – past, present, and future! Your trips in America, at least. Of course, you can totally make your own templates for other countries! We think color-coding the flags would also be a great idea. Tools bandsaw (optional) Xacto knife and blades scissors tape wood glue [...]
A patriotic floppy hat (Forever 21) A sweet peasant blouse (Arden B.) Trendy cut-offs shorts (Delia’s) Fun striped wedges (TOMS Shoes) And top it off with a lovely DIY brooch (instruction at Design Sponge)