Category: Non Cupcake Desserts

Watermelon Treats

Inspired from a quick search on Pinterest and a nice visual from Say Yes, I was off to make a gluten-free/dairy-free fun watermelon treat. You can say we like our watermelon by a few other posts (watermelon margaritas, watermelon bowl) but this might be the best one yet. Make a basic Rice Krispie treat recipe, add …

Flip Flop Cookies

National Flip Flip day is in June. Who knew there was even a day for my favorite shoe? In my desire to slow down time, as I am not ready for my son to start high school, let’s pretend the calendar says June, not August. What to do to celebrate? Flip flop cookies, of course! While …

Stars & Stripes Ideas

Red, white and blue, the perfect color combination.  Throw in some stars & stripes and I’m sold on whatever craft I find.  Below are a few of my favorites. Flag Luminaries Have a few jars hanging around? I do love and use them often.  Vases, perfect for mixing salad dressing and apparently also luminaries.  I used a pint …

Mini Salted Caramel Apple Pies

Yes, it is still in triple digits in AZ, but I’m turning on the oven and making pies anyway!  September=Fall=Apples, right? Mini apple pies, it is!   Mini Apple Pies Instructions & Tip I cannot top the How To pictures from the original poster, Just A Taste.   Check it out, nice and detailed. I should note …

Candy Bouquet

What to do when I’m sick and its Valentines Day tomorrow?  Something easy, fast and no baking….Candy Bouquet. I figured they’d be pretty simple to put together, but wow.  Some skewers, packing tape, floral foam + candy…you are set. Front: Back: Happy Valentine’s Day!