Marshmallow Madness

Holy homemade happiness! Who knew that making marshmallows could be so much fun? The fluffy, puffy desserts can pretty up any party and they make sweet gifts too!

 Marshmallow Madness!:
Dozens of Puffalicious Recipes 

There's a brand new cookbook that's chock full of homemade marshmallow recipes. While this book is sure to be a kid-pleaser, it also includes plenty of recipes that will tempt most adults to sticky-up their fingers too!

Here's a sneak peek at the table of contents: THE CLASSICS: Chocolate Chip, Vegan Vanilla, Jam-Filled, Kahlua-Filled, plus Homemade Graham Crackers - FRESH AND FRUITY: Adding Twists of Flavor with Fruit Purees and Juices, Layers, Lollipops, Twists - HAPPY HOUR: Cocktail-Inspired Marshmallows, Fuzzy Navel, Margarita - FOR THE MALLOW CONNOISSEUR: Gourmet Flavors and Textures, Maple-Bacon, Sea Salt Caramel Swirl, Mango-Chile-Lime - KIDS IN A CANDY STORE: Fun Flavors for Kids of All, Kool-Aid, Bubble Gum, Birthday Cake, Red Velvet and more...

It is hardcover and perfectly sized for gift giving, so why not make your mom or sis feel like a kid in a candy store this Mother's Day! How cute this book would be in a gift basket with a vintage apron and some fresh, colorful kitchen goodies and gadgets.

Mustache Chocolate and Candy Molds

What makes a mustache on a stick even sweeter? Candy! Now you can make your own homemade moustache suckers with cleverly designed chocolate and candy molds!

Mustache lollipops are whisker delish. They make swell party favors or adorable valentine treats. You can even pair them up with lipsticks for a cute couple's gift idea or unique bake sale fundraising idea.

• Wilton Mustache Lollipop Mold - 3 designs (pictured above)
• Mustache Lolly Candy Mold

Check out our party shop for more mustache themed party supplies!

Desserts In Jars - Cookbook

Oh, how easily I am charmed by food served in Mason jars. There's just something special about eating a single serving right out of the jar. Besides the cute factor and vintage whimsy, desserts in jars are portable, storable and giftable!

Tasty cake in a jar recipes can be found all over the web and, of course, last year, adorable mini pies were the bomb and there were more than enough new cookbooks to fill the need. A few even included pie in a jar recipes, but if you've been waiting for a cookbook chock-full of dessert in a jar recipes, you'll be happy to know that there's one on the way.

Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine includes chapters on cakes, pies, crumbles and cobblers, quick breads and even frozen indulgences. SWEET!

You can find the new Desserts in Jars cookbook and many more new releases in our party shop! 

More Boozy Baking - Intoxicated Cupcakes

There's more to baking with booze than Grandma's rum cake recipe and the fabulous flavor combinations in the brand new Intoxicated Cupcakes cookbook will knock your Schnapps off!

The booze-infused cupcakes in this book are sexy, modern and more different in variety than you might imagine, so choosing a recipe to compliment your party theme is easy! Rum raisin eaters beware, you'll want to bake your way through all 41 tipsy treats in a day because you just can't go wrong with Jäger Bomb, Naked Geisha or Tequila Sunrise cupcakes. The ingredients include several varieties of beer, champagne, wine, rum, tequila and most every kind of liquor, so there's something to please everyone, even the guys!

Be sure to check it out if there's a grown-up celebration in your future!

Mini Pies Are The Bomb

Hold on to your sprinkles, kids! You'd better get your fill of cupcakes quick because this fall they're going to get the crumbs kicked out of them by a whole gang of snarky little tarts. Yesireee, pies are the new cupcake!

The rules are similar to the cake pop trend, mini is magnificent, only this time around bite-size is out and pint-size seems to be the right size. Portable is practical and the word on the street is that savory and sweet are equally fun to eat. Finally, last, but never least, cuteness counts!

Got it? Good! For those of you who were too busy hoarding cupcakes to take notes, you can read all about it later. Good gravy, there are a ton of pie cookbooks being released in the months ahead! Prepare your rolling pins for action because it looks like the recipes for party pies are just going to keep on coming.

So here's what's new:

Cutie Pies: 40 Sweet, Savory, and Adorable Recipes - Oh my, cherry pie! We love this one already! She had us at piejars, but you can't possible go wrong with recipes like Mango-Raspberry-Lemon Piepops! Yeah, I peeked inside. What can I say, curiosity killed my cat ages ago.

Handheld Pies: Pint-Sized Sweets and Savories - Okay, while still completely charming and totally adorable, the pies in this book look a bit more rustic which makes me think that they're going to win over the hearts of many men. And, yes, I dare say I spotted another piejar! Oh, my, are those homemade poptarts...squee!!

Mini Pies: Adorable and Delicious Recipes for Your Favorite Treats - Stop right there! I know I said that cupcakes are out, but keep your muffin tins because they'll come in handy when making the petite treats in this beautiful book!

Vegan Pie in the Sky: 75 Out-of-This-World Recipes for Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, and More - This is the third book in the ever-popular series of vegan dessert cookbooks. It's always awesome when someone does all the work for you and figures out how to make the good stuff without all the bad stuff. YUM!

Lemonade Stands Aren't Just For Kids

Summer has officially arrived! Join us and celebrate the sunny days ahead with an ice cold glass of homemade lemonade.

This cute set of customizable lemonade stand signs and labels (below) made us think about kicking the idea up a notch for a summer party theme or fundraising event. In addition to real, fresh squeezed lemonade why not serve lemon flavored baked goods and homemade popsicles?

Here are a few lovely lemon recipe ideas to inspire you:

• Lemon Cake In A Jar
• Lemon Cupcakes In A Jar With Lemon Curd Filling
• Lemonade Stand Popsicles
• Lemonade Cucumber Spa Popsicles
• Iced Lemon Cups
• Lavender Lemonade
• Lemon Squares
• Lemon Macarons
• Dandelion Lemonade
• Vodka Spiked Lemonade
• Lemon Drop Jell-O Shots - (No Alcohol)
• Homemade Lemonade

We also found some fun crafty favor ideas too:

• Citrus Felt Coasters
• Lemondrop Candy Necklaces

Lemonade Stand Banner Print

by KrispysKingdom

Lemonade Stand Logo Stickers
by KrispysKingdom

Lemonade Stand Flier
by KrispysKingdom

Lemonade Stand Price Stickers
by KrispysKingdom

Lemonade Stand Apron

by KrispysKingdom

We thought you might also enjoy these beautifully designed free lemonade themed party printables:

• Lemonade Printables - All Ages
• Lemonade Printables For Adults - Spiked Version

Boozy Baking

I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit of a klutz in the kitchen, so spilling a little wine in the sauce isn't totally out of the question, but aside from jello shooters I'd never really given booze in food much thought until I was researching cake in a jar recipes and stumbled across this whisky cake. From the moment I laid eyes on that tempting creation I knew that this was in idea that required further investigation.

It all makes perfect sense, really. A key ingredient in most baked goods is pure vanilla extract, which is nothing more than deliciously flavored alcohol. Although it smells like heaven, it doesn't taste great on it's own, but the flavor is oh so wonderful when baked in a batter of gooey goodness.

Now, I knew that my sister would be all over this idea too, (because she's great cook and caters most of our family gatherings, -not because she's a lush), so I was kind of giddy when I found The Boozy Baker cookbook just in time for Mother's Day. I wrapped it up pretty with a bow and paired it with a fancy bottle of vodka. She LOVED it! The book is loaded with mouthwatering recipes for spirited sweets, some of which even include recipe for drinks that compliment the dessert recipes perfectly. Brilliant! (I am a sucker for recipe ideas that make me look awesome.) As we thumbed through the pages together, the full-color photos and flavor combinations were enough to make our heads spin, but the Dirty Girl Scout recipe near the back of the book inspired an emergency shopping list and a quick trip to the liquor store. YUM!

Desserts made with alcohol are best served a day or two after baking, so they make lovely make-ahead additions to the menu at any grown-up get together such as a bachelor/bachelorette party or wedding, but you don't really need a special ocassion to bake with booze! A romantic dinner for two or a movie night at home with the girls is reason enough to celebrate with a cocktail cake.

Cheers. :)

Retro Recipe Roundup - Mason Jar Cakes

If your party theme took a spin in the time machine, you might be hungry for some retro SWEET treats sprinkled with vintage charm. Nothing brings more character to the kitchen table than good old fashioned mason jars, so surprise your guests by serving your party cakes sealed inside, -just like grandma's gooseberry jam!

Mason jar cakes are perfectly portable, totally adorable and can be made days in advance, but don't be fooled by their simple style because the self contained jars are a wonderful way to bake in ooey gooey layers, textures and even a rainbow of colors. We found oodles of gourmet recipes that will please everyone from Tabitha who's turning two to the blushing bride and her new vegan nephew!

Stack 'em up pretty or pack 'em up for a party on-the-go! Dress 'em with custom labels, ribbons and bows!

Send some to your son who is far away. Make one for mom on Mother's Day and two for dad on Father's Day. Bribe your teachers or your boss!

Can't wait? Even Miss Manners would advise you not to wait for a special occasion to bake a batch of these little lovelies. They are ideal for picnics and packed lunches too!

We like to eat 'em right out of the jar, so the pint or half-pint size are ideal depending on your appetite. The itsy-bitsy 4 oz. jelly jars should be just right for tiny tots! The canning jars will cost you about $7-10 a dozen unless you raid aunt Sally's secret stash or are lucky enough to find 'em at a thrift store or yard sale. 

You'll want to have a nice big cookie sheet ready to bake 'em on and be careful not to overfill the jars if you're planning to put lids on!

Sterilize your seals and lids in boiling water while your cakes are cooking, then screw the (hot) lids on loosely while your cakes are still hot out of the oven and you'll get a nice airtight vacuum seal, -just wait a few minutes for the popping sound and you'll know it worked!

For safety's sake, it's probably best to store your cakes in the refrigerator until you're ready to eat or serve them. They should stay fresh for 3-10 days depending on the recipe and vacuum sealing will probably buy you a few extra days.

Once you've baked your cakes, you can get a little crazy in your craft corner and decorate the heck out of 'em. Wrap a ribbon around the rim or attach a fork with simple string. Stickers and tags can be personalized to match your party theme for edible take home favors and gifts.

 Here are a few of our favorite cake in a jar recipes. ENJOY!

•  Apple Streusel Cake In A Jar (vegan)
• Rainbow Cake In A Jar -totally kid-friendly!
• Chocolate Cinnamon Cake In A Jar
• Whiskey Cake In A Jar -boozey bakers unite!
• Red Velvet & Nutella Cake In A Jar
• Hazlenut Marzipan Cake In A Jar
• Chocolate Pudding Cake In A Jar
• Neopolitan Cake In A Jar -as cute as it sounds!

reusable bambu spork

p.s. -round retro stickers for jar lids. :)

Also, try decorative circle craft punches!