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Shaved Ice Cupcakes (and more cupcake ideas)
Need some cupcake ideas? Here are some cute ones…. I love this idea for making faux shaved ice (snow cone?) cupcakes at Just Jenn: Here’s another cute idea: Bees & Honey cupcakes… I love how all together they make a honeycomb! Or how about these cute Star Wars cupcakes? (Photo on Flickr) For the more gruesome (which I love) how about these molded silicone cupcake skulls? These Che…
Happy April fool’s day – Burmese mochi
Welcome to the month of April. It is one of my favorite months. Spring is finally here and in Northern California the rain is on its way out. April also the month of the Burmese New year, which used to mean there was lots of food in our house. Some of the food we will pass out to our neighbors or guests. A new thing I discovered in America was April fool’s Day. So I was thinking how I could cook a recipe that somehow woul…
Foolin’ Food for April Fools
Don’t get caught in any tricks today! Here’s some fun ideas for food for your april fool’s day dinner… (Previously published on Dabbled.org) Top: This sushi is sweet, not fishy! Sushi (instructions) Middle: A hearty cupcake? It just looks like Eggs and Toast… Bottom: Your child will adore your for this Veggies and Fish Stick Dinner! Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup?
New: “Contribute a Recipe” to Foodwhirl…
Spring is here and we’ve been doing a little spring cleaning on Foodwhirl. Along with some sprucing up of the main page and the menus, we also have a new Contribute a Recipe feature! Contribute a Recipe: So this is the official announcement… If you’ve been following on facebook/twitter you may have seen my calls for people to help us test out this new functionality. Thanks to all who he…
“Smores”Troopers cupcakes
I’m loving these Smores Trooper Cupcakes! I mean, you had me at Star Wars, right? Someone to get these cookie cutters for me for the next gift giving occasion! Out of the Star Wars cookie cutter set I’ve made Vader Egg Salad, Yoda Oreos and Boba Fett ice cream sandwiches, but I’ve yet to use the Stormtrooper. So I decided to make some homemade Graham Crackers (in Stormtrooper form of course) and use them…
St. Patrick’s Day Food ideas
St. Patrick’s day is coming up… got any cooking plans? Here are some of the recipes we shared last year on Foodwhirl.com. Guiness Corned Beef Irish Car Bomb Bread Pudding Niki’s Homemade Corned Beef and Cabbage St. Patty’s Ideas – Corned Beef & Cabbage Tacos Irish Car Bomb Ice-cream Sundae Spotlight- Guinness Spiced Muffins Leftover Potato Pancakes How to Cook Greens……for St. Patricks Day! Happy S…
Heart Calzones
Hope everyone is having a lovely Valentine’s Day. I spotted these calzones at Craftzine and thought they were just too cute… Go read the whole thing and get the recipe: Heart Calzones
Romantic Date Night: Decor & Recipes!
With Valentine’s Day coming up, our thoughts turn to romance. But man, getting a table (and one that won’t cost an arm and a leg, packed in like sardines) at your favorite fancy bistro can be difficult… Here’s Nicole‘s answer to a romantic date night, when you decide to stay in and cook at home, but want the evening to be extra special. Nicole writes: Friday was our 16th anni…
Chocolate Valentines Day ideas..and more romance
As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts turn to romance. And for many people ROMANCE=CHOCOLATE! Here are a few chocolate ideas from Foodwhirls past, for romance or just for valentines day fun! Cupcakes in a Jar (and Chocolate Beet Cake)! These would be a great valentine’s gift for someone special, or a fun teacher gift! Check out this clever idea from Made By Nicole. Portable and adorab…
What to do with Ham Leftovers
I have leftovers from the ham I cooked for New Years, so I’ve been looking for ideas… Here’s one from The Novice Chef : Ham Casserole Need other ideas? Cuban Black Beans at Foodalution Grilled Zucchini and Ham Pita Panini with Basil Hummus at Perry’s Plate Cheddar and Ham Biscuits at Craftzine Cheesy Ham and Pasta Bake at Joy in my Kitchen Split Pea Soup (and other ham ideas) at Pre…
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