Teacher Appreciation Ideas – Over 30 Teacher Gift Ideas – Bites From Other Blogs

Gift Ideas For Teacher Appreciation

I am a big fan of teachers.  BIG.  We have three teachers in my family – my brother and two sister in laws.  They are out there doing one of the hardest and most important jobs I can think of.    They give of themselves in ways that can’t even be counted and plant seeds that will grow through the next generation.   I truly think we need to appreciate teachers every single day and it’s great that we have a week {Read More}

50 Fun Recipes For Rice Krispies Treats – Bites From Other Blogs

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One of my all time favorites sweet treats is the Rice Krispies Treat.  There is something so simple and so delicious about them.   They are incredibly easy to make and they make a fantastic base for creative recipes. You can cover them with chocolate.  Put them on a stick.  Shape and build with them.  Stuff them with surprises.  I’ve yet to try anything with them that hasn’t worked. I’ve shared quite a few recipes and ideas that use Rice Krispies {Read More}

Easter Sweets And Treats – Bites From Other Blogs

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I can’t believe Easter is this weekend.  I feel completely unprepared – probably because my little one’s second birthday is also this weekend (which I am equally unprepared for).  Time flies crazy fast!    There are SO many cute and creative Easter ideas all around, that I had to share some of my favorites with an Easter Bites From Other Blogs.   I’ll start with a few of my own Easter ideas… PEEPS Style Sugar Cookie Pops by Love From The {Read More}

April Fool’s Food & Recipe Ideas – Bites From Other Blogs

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I’m not sure how, but April is just days away.  I think I’d like a recount, because I am certain that it can not be April yet.   If it was, then clearly I’d be prepared for things like Easter and my little one’s second birthday (both arriving in the first week).    Putting my issues with the calendar aside, April seems to think that it’s going to arrive on Sunday. Which brings us to April Fool’s Day.  A day to mess {Read More}

Easter PEEPS – Bites From Other Blogs

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It’s no secret that I’m a big PEEPS fan.  I’ve loved those brightly colored, sugar coated marshmallows since I was a child.   Not only are they delicious, but they are so fun to get a little creative with.   I thought I would share my Easter PEEPS ideas, as well as some other great ideas I’ve found around the web. PEEPS Stuffed Rice Krispies Treats By Love From The Oven Chocolate Dipped Easter PEEPS By Love From The Oven PEEPS Rice {Read More}

Thin Mints Recipes – Bites From Other Blogs

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After making Thin Mint Truffle Cake Pops this week, I thought it would be fun to see what else could be made using Thin Mints.   I found so many great recipes that I simply  had to do a Thin Mints Bites From Other Blogs post.   I’ll start with my Thin Mint Truffle Cake Pops… Here are some of the Thin Mint treats that other bakers and bloggers are whipping up around the web… Don’t have any Thin Mints? {Read More}

Pie Recipes for Pi Day – Bites From Other Blogs

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The date 3.14 is important for four reasons… Our wedding anniversary – 16 My brother’s anniversary – 3 Pi Day – 3.1415926535897932384626433832795… Einstein’s Birthday – 133 Can I just say that my brother got married in a MUCH more stylish decade, and had a better photographer (moi!).  So CLEARLY we need to celebrate.   And we need PIE.   I mean it’s PI DAY – it’s our obligation to have pie!   Since it’s been two years since my husband and I {Read More}

My Favorite Bakers and Bloggers – Must See Sites

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There are so many amazing bakers and bloggers out there, and I love sharing them with you through my Bites From Other Blogs posts.   Today I thought I would share some of my favorite baking (and cooking) blogs with you.  I love that so many women open up their kitchens and share their recipes, creativity and ideas.   These are some of my favorite places to find great recipes that are tried, tested and true.   I also love seeing everyone’s {Read More}

Bites From Other Blogs – Super Bowl Snacks and Sweets

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I’ll admit, I’m not a sports fan.  But I am a snack and sweet fan, so I figured I would take a look at what other Bakers and Bloggers are doing for the Superbowl.   Check out some of the awesome ideas and recipes! Super Bowl Sundaes From In Katrina’s Kitchen Peanut Butter Football Dip From Crazy For Crust Seriously, how cool is this dip???? Football Whoopie Pies From Make Merry Super Bowl Sunday Sugar Cookies From Crepes Of Wrath Super {Read More}

Bites From Other Blogs – The Sweetest Valentine’s Day Sweets & Treats

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I sort of have a love hate thing with Valentine’s Day. On the love side…  The color pink, and lots of it.  Sparkly things.   Chocolate.  Cute little school parties.   Hearts.  Valentine Peeps.  Did I mention pink?   So many sweet treats.  The remote possibility of a trip to Melting Pot compliments of my husband, to celebrate Valentine’s Day and our anniversary which is a month later.  THE COLOR PINK. On the hate side… It is a Hallmark Holiday.   A dozen grocery {Read More}

Bites From Other Blogs – Pink Sweets & Treats Valentine’s Day Recipes

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With Valentine’s Day coming up, pretty shades of pink are popping up everywhere.   Let’s take a look at some of the pink sweets and treats that bakers and bloggers have come up with.  I’ll start with my own pink treats… Pink Velvet Cupcakes From Love From The Oven Pink Velvet Cake Pops from Love From The Oven Pretty Pink Hearts Chocolate Covered Pretzels from Love From The Oven Pink M&M Cookies from Love From The Oven Pink Marshmallow Krispy Treats {Read More}

2011 Recipe Wrap Up – August

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Here’s a look back at some of the sweet treats from August on Love From The Oven… Caramel & Chocolate Chip Brownies With Pretzel Crust Cupcakes Using The Babycakes Cupcake Maker Triple Chocolate Cupcakes Bite From Other Blogs… The Best Brownies The Neiman Marcus $250 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Mini Chicken Pot Pies Using The Babycakes Cupcake Maker Bites From Other Blogs… Cinnamon Rolls