Some days are magical. Because some days, you receive emails out of the blue saying “We make crackers entirely out of cheese. Would you like to review them?” And you just jump up and down in your seat a little bit thinking “I’ve never heard of such a thing, but […]
Fun Food
Make a Big Mac at Home
I’m in the middle of Barre3’s “28 to Great” challenge and even though I feel amazing and enjoy the food I’m making, I’ve found myself giving longing looks to McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants as I drive by. If like me, you’re trying to eat whole foods and make […]
Doctor Who Cookbook
You thought you were a Doctor Who fan? Check out Chris-Rachael Oseland. Her unauthorized Doctor Who cookbook, “Dining With The Doctor,” has a different recipe based on each episode of the first six seasons of the reboot (starting in 2005). The recipes vary from a cocktail served in an […]
Meatloaf Cupcakes
We’ve all had cupcakes for dinner before. It’s late, you’re lazy, the cupcake is just right there, with its sweet buttercream frosting calling out to you… But did you know you could make cupcakes for dinner that are actually (relatively) healthy? Oh, my dear readers, it’s so true and so […]
Chocolate Crisis Center: You Need It.
Christmas is 12 days away. Everyone I know is shopping, putting in longer hours at work to prep for some vacation time, getting started on their resolutions for the new year, and trying to wrap up projects before the new year. Clearly, everyone needs a chocolate break. The Chocolate Crisis […]
3D Dinosaur Cookies
If baking isn’t enough science for you, then you should grab these cookie cutters. Make yourself some cookies AND put together a 3D dinosaur? Win-win. The dinosaurs all come in their own kits, and they’re around $12 a piece. Reenact Jurassic Park and then feast on the bodies. You know […]
Instagram Your Chocolate
I just downloaded Instagram for the first time today. I know, I know. I have an older Android phone, and I had to manually update the OS to even get access to Instagram. I haven’t even taken a picture yet. BUT, Cocoagraph is giving me a reason to get snapping. […]
Geeky Lollipops
Vintage Confections makes some of the coolest lollipops I’ve seen. Space, dice, skulls, superheros, emoticons and insects are just some of the decorative options they have available. Most lollipops are available in the flavor of your choice (I’m loving options like champagne, cinnamon roll, and banana cream) and many are […]
Mario-themed “1-Upcake” Molds
When your cupcakes just need a bit more geekiness to them, I present: 1-upcakes. The pack of four reusable cupcake molds will give you cupcakes that look just like Mario’s 1-up mushroom friends. How can you resist? 1-upcake Cupcake Mold, $9.95 for a pack of four at Neatoshop.com.
Your Party Saver: Plate and Drink In One Hand
I wish networking events everywhere had these. I always get stuck with a plate full of food, a drink, my phone, and a person who wants a handshake and a business card. Let’s just say it gets messy. These “go plates” make it so you can carry your food and […]