Chick Cupcakes
chick-cupcake
Chick cupcakes. Another genius Martha Stewart idea. So funny on a plate and pretty easy to make!
Click on the pictures below to see the steps...
Setting the table with sunshine
We set the sunshine at our table this rainy easter. Here are a few shots from our brunch.
One bunch each of yellow ranunculus, tulips, freesia, and two different varieties of daffodils were the basis for the centerpiece that I made. Two calla lilies and billy's balls added a little interest and the black grass gave it that final pow! I can plant the grass in my windowboxes after the arrangement is gone.
Rice Krispie Carrots!
Why not make your rice krispie treats shaped like carrots this easter? It's easy to do!
Start with 4 cups of mini marshmallows and 6 cups of rice krispies.
Melt 3-4 tbsp. butter in a pot over low heat and then add marshmallows. Stir until smooth and melted. Remove from heat and add rice krispies.
Mix until all of the rice krispies are covered with sticky marshmallow goodness.
Butter your hands (grease 'em up to keep from sticking!) Scoop up some rice krispie & marshmallow and form into the shape of a carrot. Use wax paper and roll the form to assist in shaping. Press firmly so carrots stay together.
Let them sit on wax paper as you make all of your carrots!
{If you wanted to be really ambitious and impress your friends you could melt some chocolate and dip the ends of these carrots in and top with sprinkles for a little color. Then let sit until chocolate firms.}
I wrapped the carrot in wax paper first because the cellophane I used isn't food safe. Fold up the tip and roll. Twist the top.
Wrap your carrots in orange cellophane. Use the same technique on the tip by folding the paper up and rolling. As you roll and the cellophane becomes layered it will appear more orange. Twist the top and tie with raffia.
You may have to use a small piece of clear tape to secure cellophane towards the bottom. Trim off the top.
Cut strips of bright green crepe paper. (Tissue paper will work, too.) Pinch strips in center. Tie the "greens" on the carrot using the raffia.
You may want to do this on both the front and the back of the carrot for a fuller top.
What a sweet easter treat!
Nothing like a little sunshine
I'm always attracted to that box of fuzzy chicks in the Easter aisle. I see them there, sitting on the store shelves almost like they're screaming at me, "Help! We can't breathe in here! Let us out! We just want to be free!". I can't help myself. I buy them. Nostalgia? Or maybe I can just admit that they are fuzzy and soft and I like to 'pet' them. I'm not embarrassed. You would like it to.
It's time to let the chicks run free
To be continued....
Every lady needs a pocketbook
This pocketbook plant, also known as Calceolaria, has bright, speckled balloon like blossoms. It makes me think of leopard purses carried by fancy ladies wearing big hats.
