At stores, imitation plastic or cloth baby booties (to be used to contain party favors or small gifts) can be quite costly, and a backbreaking expense considering all the other more necessary expenditures you're considering when planning a baby shower, including finger food, c ...more
John Barricelli of "Everyday Food" makes a marble cake as part of our Chefs' Secrets series.The ingredients are as follows:unsalted butter,cake flour,baking powder,salt,sugar,eggs,vanilla extract,buttermilk, and Dutch-process cocoa powder. Bake a marble cake. Click through to ...more
Welcome to Minecraft World! Check out our advanced tutorials and come play on our free server. One of the newest features to be added to Minecraft is the hunger bar. Since the final 1.8 update, players go hungry over time if they don't replenish themselves. Hunger is also det ...more
In the spirit of food art (not cake-related, I'll admit), check out HongKiat's collection of bento boxes.
Forkable has posted an easy Halloween recipe for evil eye deviled eggs, inspired by the Great Eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings. They'll go perfect with your meat skull or mutilated meat loaf hands. Oh, and don't forget to make a dark and twisted dessert. You Will Need 2 ...more
Last post, we looked at fractal cookies based off of the recipe by Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. In this post, we'll follow their recipe for fractal cupcakes based off of the Koch Snowflake, which we used previously to decorate pumpkins for Halloween. This past Sunday, I d ...more
In this video, we learn how to make & decorate a bearing birthday balloon cake. Use a three dimensional pan to make this and use pound cake for a more firm cake. Start with outlining the mouth and doing the facial features. Then, fill the ears in with pink and place stars with ...more
Sometimes you need a recipe very fast if you are in a pinch. In this tutorial, learn how to make a moist dessert that is somewhere between a cake and brownies. These cherry chocolate squares are absolutely amazing and gooey and take no time at all to whip up! You Will Need: *1 ...more
Photograph cakes like a professional by viewing this informative video. A visit to a professional food photographer's studio discusses briefly the basic philosophy behind cake photography, preparation, visual elements & props, establishing mood, framing the cake, lighting the ...more
Cake pops, popularized by bite sized goddess Bakerella, are a food fad that you should definitely sink your teeth into (literally), but to make sure your cake pops appear professional and uniform you have to consider your sizing. Making uniform cake ball sizes will really hel ...more
Peach cobblers aren't traditionally the fastest desserts to make. They require creating the pie crust, cutting up the fresh peaches, and then assembling it all together into a pretty looking cake. But this food video presents an easier way to make this Southern comfort food. ...more
Funnel cake is traditionally carnival or fair food, but that doesn't mean you have to wait until the next carnival rolls into town to eat this to-die-for dessert. You can actually make delicious funnel cake at home by following the instructions in this video. After making, to ...more
Clinton Kelly, the lifestyle expert, shows the right way to ‘Set your Buffet Table’ for a buffet party, in this video. He suggests that all the serving dishes and utensils are laid on the buffet table, the night before the party. This will throw some light and give ideas as to ...more
Gastronomes who import the consumption of food - rather than its making - often think more about the palatable impact of a morsel of chocolate or a bite of cake than how the chocolate or cake came to be. But if you're interested in putting on a chef's hat to go full circle wit ...more
Taste of Beirut is one of my new favorite food blogs. Joumana grew up in Beirut during the sixties and seventies and her blog is a tribute to her national food. I saw this recipe for arak-spiked chocolate cake and thought it looked delicious!
Bananas + cake and whipped topping = Foodie heaven. We don't know why we've always loved the combination of bananas and cake/ice cream/whipped anything (maybe it stems from having thousands of banana splits as a kid?), but we do know it's delicious! So put down that used and ...more
Crepes, like guys who go jogging without their shirts on, only exist to make us happy. They're there for us when our sweet tooth urges overpower our diet and when our PMS cravings send us autopiloting toward the nearest bakery and patisserie. And we never thought that crepes, ...more
Eating sugar or gluten free food shouldn't mean you have to sacrifice decadent desserts. Watch this how to video and learn how to make Norwegian vegan chocolate cake. This Norwegian chocolate cake is dairy, egg, sugar, wheat free. Instead of regular flour it uses spelt flour o ...more
Learn how to make a festive figgy pudding. Now, you can bring them some figgy pudding! Using a boxed cake mix makes this recipe super simple. Step 1. Soak raisins in brandy Put one-third of a cup of raisins in some brandy and let them soak. Step 2. Boil the figs Place a 12 ...more
Lactose Overdose demonstrates how to make a rainbow cake. Use either a store bought mix or use your own recipe. A white cake mix works the best. You will also need two canisters of white frosting and food coloring. Make the cake according to the directions or recipe instructio ...more
Does your little kiddo adore "Sesame Street"? Then he'll get a kick out of this simple Oscar the Grouch cake. While we automatically assume that most great cakes require a master chef and oven to bake, you can bake an impressive foodstuff with just a few ingredients and an Eas ...more
Don't serve your guests a plain old cake. Jazz it up with these decorative borders. You will need a cake stand, piping bags, round and star pastry tips and a coupler. These cake decorating items can be found online or at a specialty food store. You will also need some room- te ...more
Learn how to make some casual, traditional, and unique dishes with tutorial help from myrecipes.com. In this video recipe, learn how to make black forest trifle for kids and the whole family. This is an awesome dessert for anyone. Chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, and dark ch ...more
A raspberry yogurt kuchen is a German type of cake that is a healthier alternative to a lot of the junk food out there. This dessert is incredibly delicious. Kuchen is a cheesecake like dessert that is very simple to make and smells so good while it bakes you will make your ne ...more
Baking extraordinaire Lily Vanilli has made some just-slightly-too-realistic-to-look-yummy bleeding heart cakes for people to give to their respective beaus on Valentine's Day. While it's pretty tricky to get your hands on one made by Lily herself, you can make one yourself if ...more
This video teaches the secrets of making rainbow-colored cupcakes with food coloring. Video: . First add some oil mixed with water, cake mix and egg whites in a bowl and mix them well. Transfer the batter to six disposable cups evenly to add the food coloring. Now add a colo ...more
In this video, we learn how to create a marbleized water look with icing. This is a colorful and eye catching way to put icing on a cake to make a memorable piece! First, spoon your icing into a small bowl and then make a rice cereal treat and shape it into a circle. To start ...more
This video is showing how to make a dirt cake. In a food processor blend together a whole package of Oreos. The Oreos will resemble the dirt. In a mixing bowl mix one stick of butter and one package of cream cheese. These two items will mix easily if they’re at room temperat ...more
While topping your cake or cupcake with icing is easiest done using storebought icing, we're sorry to inform you that most grocery store icing has high amounts of saturated fat and even trans fat, both of which clog your arteries and contribute to heart disease. Not so appetiz ...more
Perhaps given the fact that a majority (73%) of the US population is now obese, we should think about ways to shrink ourselves. Think if everyone was shrunk down to a quarter of their normal size how much longer all the resources would last. Well, before we have the technology ...more
Treat kids to this bewitching Halloween cake shaped like a witch hat. Follow along and let Paula Deen shows you how easy it is to decorate a Halloween cake. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Home Cooking show hosted by Jamie Deen, Paula Deen. Paula Deen, owner of La ...more
Plain white fondant looks elegant and classic on its own - just think beautiful wedding cakes and birthday cakes - but sometimes white on white just gets plain dull. For times when you crave a little more pizzazz in your life, or at least in your cake decorating, check out thi ...more
Etsy seller TangBaby has faux happy birthday cake postcards for sale. Each postcard is made to order and has that deliciously satisfying plastic toy food texture (and smell, I'm hoping).
Whatever the occasion, a multicolored rainbow cake is sure to delight everyone! Luckily, the recipe is easy and this tutorial will show you how to create a colorful dessert step by step. You Will Need • A large mixing bowl • 6 small mixing bowls • Two 9-inch round cake pans ...more
One of the fastest ways to turn a boring, white fondant-covered cupcake or cake into a beautiful, impressive work of art is by adding roses. And you're even better off if these roses are edible. Check out this video to learn how to sculpt miniature hot pink edible roses for c ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to choose the appropriate color for cake decorating. First, spoon your icing into a bowl and then add in a small amount of food coloring. Start to mix this together, then add in additional icing if you want a darker or a brighter color to your ic ...more
Daises are such a friendly flower: With bright white petals and a warm orangey yellow center, they're the flower of choice for cheering up a sick friend or giving to a loved one on a special occasion. Perhaps the fact that they're so cheery is what makes them so popular as cak ...more
I love red velvet cake. The deep, vibrant color. The faint taste of cocoa. The legendary myth behind the recipe. I also love Bakerella. True treasure trove of recipes for dessert lovers. Check it out. Red Velvet Cake recipe, courtesy of Bakerella: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flo ...more
And you thought decorating the cake was hard. Once the last ruffle of icing is piped on and you've crowned your creation with a pretty fondant flower, it's time to bring it to where it needs to go, whether that's a birthday party or simply back home to devour. How do you tran ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to make spooky voodoo inspired cupcakes. These are great for Halloween and any other party that needs a little funky factor. Cupcakes: You Will Need: *3 1/3 cups cake flour (not self rising) *3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, softened *2 1/4 cu ...more
Expand your cheesecake horizons by making white chocolate cheesecake the next time your in the mood for a rich and decadent dessert! In this video, learn from Sue McMahon, cookery editor at Woman's Weekly magazine, how to make a delicious white chocolate cheesecake. This chees ...more
In this recipe, we learn how to make red velvet cake at home. YOu will need: 2 1/2 c flour, 2 pans (coated with Crisco, flour and wax paper), 1 1/2 c sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp falt, 3 tsp cocoa powder, 1 1/2 c vegetable oil, 1 c buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 2 tbsp red food ...more
See how to bake without butter, sugar, eggs, dairy milk and more. If you think it’s impossible to bake without butter without losing flavor and texture, then keep on reading. Even if you already substitute butter in your cakes and cookies, there may be some things in this art ...more
My mom grows giant zucchinis. I'm not kidding when I tell you that one of them is about the size of one of my thighs. My sister came to visit, and dropped off a boatload of food, including two giant zucchinis. We grilled one up, but I've been pondering what to do with the othe ...more
Food is the meeting place of left and right brainers: Culinary arts call for creativity, but is also deeply rooted in the What, Why and How of basic science—baking powder vs. baking soda, the rising of dough, the falling of a cake, etc. Below, two plays on left brain principle ...more
Baby showers are fun ways to celebrate new mommy-hood. You won't want to forget the traditions though. Check out this video before you start planning and make sure you have an nice balance of etiquette and fun. You Will Need • A store registry • A guest list • Invitations ...more
Sturdier than sewing thread and far less cumbersome than metal wire, dental floss has an amazing multitude of practical uses that can be used for baking, cooking, interior decorating, and more. The sturdy and thin material that helps you get gunk out of your teeth can be used ...more
The smell of hot curry pouring from room is inevitable. The mixture of spices filled up my nostril as I sat. The lighting of the room might not be pleasant but it is the way in which the restaurant owner set up his restaurant to stop excessive lighting, which is done with a hu ...more
Inspired by the vast and exotic geography of Iceland, Canadian-Hungarian artist Eszter Burghardt uses food and wool to reconstruct her memory of the landscape. The series, "Edible Vistas and Wooly Sagas", is molded from "poppy seeds, coco powder, coffee, milk, and chocolate ca ...more
Valentine's Day is only two weeks away - are you prepared with ample sweets for your sweet? Make sure that dessert is taken care of on Cupid's lovey dovey holiday by baking these easy as cake whoopie pies. Red velvet cake sandwiches cream cheese frosting. Cookies: 2 tbsp but ...more
You either hate carrots or you love them. To some, they're super crisp and taste better than chips, while to others they're strictly rabbit food. Whether you love them or hate them, we can guarantee you'll eat up these carrot cupcakes covered with sweet cream cheese frosting. ...more
Faux bois is a fancy schmancy French term for fake wood. And faux bois prints on furniture, pillows, as wallpaper, and even as ingrained barks of chocolate are all the rage right now. Bring the faux bois trend to cake decorating as well by making a gumpaste cake that looks li ...more
When BabyCakes NYC founder Erin McKenna realized there was not a single bakery out there that catered to people with food allergies and sensitivities, she decided to make her own. The BabyCakes owner and founder creates luscious desserts including red velvet cupcakes, cookies ...more
Fondant cake decor can turn a simple birthday cake into a jawdropping and inspirational centerpiece. You can decorate pretty much anything edible with fondant decorations. And for that Asian safari expedition cake you're making, these fondant bamboo sticks would be a great add ...more
First things first. Below you will find ingredients of Kutsinta for four (4) servings: flour - 1 cup brown sugar - 2 cups water - 3 cups lye water (potassium carbonate solution sold in Asian food stores) - 1 teaspoon Freshly grated coconut (budbod na niyog) Mix well. Mak ...more
Nothing says Cuban like guava, and how do you get the most enjoyment out your guava? By massive amounts of it. That's where this name "Masa Real de Guayaba" comes from… a real mass of guava… in a small food bar. John Verlinden creates this delicious Cuban treat. A layer of thi ...more
Rose Levy Beranbaum demonstrates how to make a simple and delicious chocolate ganache frosting, and gives tips for frosting the cake. Only two ingredients are needed - 12 ounces of semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, whichever you prefer, and 1 2/3 cups of heavy cream. Grate ...more
Three Days without You Poem Description: This is a sequence poem that will help students transition from one setting and time into another. Pacing will also be another aspect to this poem. Comas will be used as pauses in the poem. Each setting will be divided into separate s ...more
This is the easiest cookie batch you'll ever bake, I promise. And no, take-and-bake cookie dough doesn't count. With this recipe, it'll take you less than 20 minutes to go from your sad, cookie-less life to cookies in your absolute favorite flavor... of cake. You see, this "r ...more
Exquisitely detailed Star Wars wedding cake! Amazing sugar art representation of Luke Skywalker lying in dead tauntaun innards, made for Star Wars artist Chris Trevas and his wife Julie. "Julie and I had Courtney Clark from Cake Nouveau of Food Network Challenge (and TLC Ulti ...more