Well, the drab weather has hit NYC hard this week. And with it, has come this great desire to eat tons of sweets and sit on a cozy couch with a tea in my hand. So, of course, when I came across these Creamy Cappuccino Squares, I just wanted them right away.
If you are like me and can’t get enough lovely desserts, then this might do the trick for you. And guess what? They are super easy to make and are a no-bake recipe. Get the full recipe right here!
Cyprus artist Maria A. Aristidou, who is known for her art which is painted with coffee (Greek espresso to be exact), has created a series of famous paintings on cakes.
Entitled ‘Art on Cakes’, her series depicts famous paintings on delicious canvases. The cakes were made for local patisserie ‘Vienna Boutique’ in Larnaka, Cyprus and feature works like The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali, The Scream by Edvard Munch, and The Starry Night by Van Gogh.
According to Aristidou, each cake took about 6-10 hours to finish and were all crafted with ‘Vienna Boutique’s famously know chocolate recipe covered in sugar paste then decorated with edible paints’.
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I have to admit that I am developing a fascination for desserts that are the dessert imitation of savory meals. It is cute to me and a real novelty like these Chocolate Tacos I featured. So, it seems that I have a particular fixation on desserts that were Mexican food!
These quite amazing Funfetti Dessert Nachos are concocted from special nacho cookies that you make, and meringue dip, diced strawberries, and chocolate chips. Then there’s chocolate sauce, Nutella, caramel, or…
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Since it’s already the 4th of July, I thought this quick and easy 4th of July Dessert might come in handy. And also, it’s super healthy. I love all of those decadent desserts but somehow this year, I’m going lean and mean. This patriotic fruit salad has just three ingredients: blueberries, watermelon and strawberries. All you do is chop up the strawberries and cut out stars with the watermelon and throw the blueberries in.
Now if you want to go for some of the more amazing 4th of July desserts, check this out.
What? Edible Sprinkle Bowls for Ice-Cream. Well, I’m always looking for interesting and imaginative ways to serve up ice-cream. The old ice-cream cone is getting a little old, I must say. Of course, the girls are not going to agree with that one as they are completely obsessed with ice-cream cones. But then, what kid isn’t? So, these little dishes made of white chocolate and sprinkles are a fabulous idea, especially for a kid’s birthday. Of course, you can make them with dark chocolate or wait…even mix dark and white. And experiment with other tiny candies mixed in with sprinkles. Actually, the possibilities are endless if you want to experiment and modify. Looks like we’ll have to wait until next year for a Birthday but definitely not waiting that long to experiment with these dessert bowls.
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La Mangerie, is a family restaurant in the heart of the Marais, in Paris, which now has a kid friendly brunch! And wanted to share this with you all as the “go-to place” to take the kids if you are traveling to Paris this summer.
It’s been four years now that La Mangerie has been dishing up portions that are shareable, which is great for group meals. And they are getting better and better.
I used to be in the Marais all the time when I was living there, and they had nothing like this. In fact, it was hard to find a specifically kid-friendly restaurant at all. Well, times are a changing in Vieux Paris.
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We are back in our Popsicle Obsession for summer and will be making these tomorrow – Jamie Oliver’s Yoghurt Popsicles.
Made with no sugar at all and only fruit, yoghurt and honey, they are a completely healthy alternative to the average popsicle. As Jamie says: “These yogurt pops are great alternatives to sugary lollies found in regular stores,” says the chef. “They will satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth regardless of age.” See full recipe below!
Jamie is the author of Jamie Oliver’s F0od Revolution and is dedicated to bringing healthy food to all and to keeping alive cooking skills. He has wonderful initiatives in place via his foundation like the Kitchen Garden Project which is a unique online community and teaching resource that supports UK primary schools in bringing food education and cooking skills to life. Here is the website: http://www.jamieskitchengarden.org
And see these past posts on crazy-delicious popsicles like the Delectable Samoa Popsicles, and these 5 Best Popsicle recipes for summer!
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I thought it was about time I weighed in on eating in New York City with kids especially because we do eat out here quite a bit in the Big Apple! This pick of our top 5 family restaurants in NYC dishes up what counts for the little ones while satisfying your adult hunger…whether it’s the best mac n’ cheese or just a good slice of pizza. Of course, there are many more places we love but I narrowed it down for you. And at these places, you won’t have that uncomfortable feeling that your kids are a nuisance to non-kid people. And I think it’s just more evidence that despite what people may think, nyc is the best place to raise a family. Okay, so one of the best places!
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Well here it is! My rundown of our My Little Pony Birthday Party for Solène. Here is the colorful table in all its glory. All the kids had a BALL. And believe it or not, we made that Pinky Pie Piñata ourselves. It was heartbreaking to see Pinky all shattered and in pieces, but the shower of candy made it all better for the little ones.
And I will be doing a separate DIY Pinky Pie Piñata post very soon to show you exactly how to make this lovely piñata. So stay tuned!
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