I was at a wedding about 8 years ago and the reception fare featured several coffee bars and dessert tables. This was a new concept back then, when all of us were agonizing over $50 or more per-head on fancy chicken and potatoes dinners for our 250 guests – where was this simple idea back ...
Easter may have just happened, but some of you are already asking what in the world are you going to do with all of your leftover candy? I remember as a kid, I would eat all my candy quickly but my sister would nibble at it slowly, just a tiny piece at a time. By ...
I have had these photos bookmarked for weeks and have just been dying to write about them. These were originally posted on TheTomKatStudio.com and were sent in from one of their customers who designed this amazing event all by herself! What amazed me about this birthday party is the acute attention to detail and the ...
We know you’re all distracted by the big Royal Wedding today – I can honestly say that I really haven’t done much else but tune-in to the live feed all day. So, in honor of the new Princess Kate and the festive nuptials that took place today, we’re showcasing our favorite photos of Royal Wedding ...
Now that summer is quickly approaching, our thoughts turn to camping and bonfires and all of the glorious fun activities for over the summer. One of the all time best summer sweet treats to make with your kids, friends, and family (or, if you’re like me – by yourself) is … SMORES! The classic recipe ...
Now that Easter is over, we can move on to other candy topics and important candy holidays – like Graduation! This important life event is right around the corner for the class of 2011, and those hardworking graduates deserve some creative treats at their party. Our friends from Pizzazzerie and other sites have put together ...
Wedding season is upon us, which means for those brides and grooms out there, you’re wondering what in the world you can give you guests to say thank you that won’t completely bust your budget. One of the greatest ways to keep your wedding favors under control is to use candy! Here are three great ...
Although the makers of Skittles would like us to think that they come from rainbows, that’s not really true. So, where did Skittles originate from? Surprisingly, Skittles is a relatively young candy in America. They were first made in 1974 in Britain and were imported to America in 1979. By 1982 Skittles were being made ...
One of the toughest jobs in an office is the person who has to decide what snacks to buy for the break room. Seriously – no one hears more grief from their peers about how well they’re doing their job than that poor administrative assistant or office manager who’s job description includes ordering snacks. We ...
So, this post is better late than never. Yesterday, April 14, was National Pecan Day (not to be confused with just regular Pecan Day on March 25) but just because both pecan days have passed, it doesn’t mean we can still celebrate. I found this amazing Turtle Candy recipe on Examiner.com (Shannon Wendt) and thought ...
