Posts Tagged ‘candy’

Sweet! A Candy Bento Box
Hello Tablespooners! Yammie from Yammie’s Noshery here. I’m new around these parts so bear with me if I seem a little wet behind the ears (um… ew. Sorry for that horrifying image). Anywho, today we’re going to make a Candy Bento Box, which is pretty much a Japanese lunchbox. Only lunch is boring, so instead we’re making a sweet version out of Fruit Roll-ups and Gushers. Which, if you ask me, can still count as lunch if you want. I don'... Read More
7 Swank DIY Holiday Gifts
When was the last time you got a handmade gift? They’re different in a good way, like getting a handwritten note instead of an email/text/tweet. Right? #Right. Handwritten says you care enough to make an above-and-beyond effort. At least $0.45 worth of effort, and even more if the envelope is square (how do they get away with that, anyway?). Handmade gifts are the same way. They're more personal, and I think they're more fun to give as w... Read More
Sugar Cookie Candy Tacos
So youʼre left with bags full of candy after Halloween and need something fun to do with it. Well, since the holidays are upon us and we're all on a sugar rush, we should just keep it going with Sugar Cookie Candy Tacos! I know they're a total sugar overload, but how awesome are these for a party? And they're a unique way to use up that Halloween candy! If you're throwing a Mexican fiesta, these would be such a fun dessert to serve. I'm sure it... Read More
How to Make Lollipops
Why buy packaged suckers when you can make your own? Sweet treats are always a hit, especially in the summertime. At your next get-together, think about setting out your own homemade lollipops for your guests - they'll be super impressed by your candy-making skills. Bonus: You can even have a lollipop party where your guests get to create their own favorite candy-on-a-stick. What you'll need Before you go boiling sugar and making a mess,... Read More
Mother’s Day Dessert Cups
The day to celebrate Mom is fast approaching, and if you’re planning a special meal for her, I have an idea for your most important course—dessert! Serve up a yummy treat in a handmade, edible dessert cup. And, for a sweet twist on the traditional Mother’s Day bouquet, use edible flowers as an extra special topper. You’ll love how easy this is! Plus, edible cups are like two desserts in one—and double dessert is definitely not a b... Read More
Goody, Goody Gumdrops: Homemade Gumdrops!
Yes, Homemade Gumdrops! And you wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make them—if you can make jello, you can make homemade gumdrops! A quick search of the Interwebs yielded many different recipes. Some with flavored gelatin and others with, oddly enough, applesauce. Variations of this recipe abound, and I love it both for its simplicity as well as its adaptability to any flavor or any color in the rainbow! So, let’s get to it. Fir... Read More
Valentine’s Gushing Heart Pops
Cake pops are the new rage—they’ve made their rounds on blogs and are popping up in Starbucks and on infomercials. Luckily, they’re fun and easy to make! I remember making cake pops about two years ago. When I brought them to parties, people would be amazed to see a piece of cake on a stick! Since they are still fairly new, I'm not surprised that there are still many people who have never heard of, or tasted, a cake pop. I made special... Read More
Leftover Halloween Candy Cocktail Rimmers
Now that Halloween has come and gone...what is one to do with all that leftover candy? Never fear, happy hour is here! If you have bowls and bowls of leftover candy staring you in the face, don't throw it away! They can make delicious garnishes for some of your favorite cocktails. Here's a few that I paired with a Pumpkin Martini recipe whipped up by our very own Tablespoon blogger, macheesmo. To start, I needed something to make the cand... Read More
“I Want Candy” Apple Bites
I’ve always found candied apples to be gorgeous to look at, a great conversation piece and a pretty table-topper. But do I really want to bite into a rock-hard apple on a stick? Is this an easy snack to eat? I think not. According to my husband, who has two fake front teeth from a sports injury, candy apples are his nemesis. That sticky coating will rip those fake teeth right out, and then we’ve got a serious problem and a large dental bill!... Read More
Bites and Pieces – Rock UR Party
Just when I thought my relationship with candy bars had been compromised by (ahem) age, the food blogosphere reminded me this week that there's nothing wrong with being young at heart. Not only can I still enjoy my childhood faves, I can enjoy them in a more "mature" form. Check out these three amazing recipes that will wrap their sweet little hands around your chocolate-loving heart. 1. Twix Cookies from Life's Ambrosia Anything gooey automati... Read More