Dad has been bringing home the bacon for years. So this Father's Day, let's bring the bacon to him! Today we're having some Friday fun and taking a look at some of the most tempting bacon treats out there. With it's delicious salty goodness, bacon makes almost anything better! And while baking with bacon is relatively new over the last few years, DAD has always been bacon's #1 fan! So let's take a look at some salty, smokey Bacon Sweets for Father's Day... 1. Chocolate Chip Bacon ... Continue Reading
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DIY: King of Duct Tape
I'm guest blogging over on Hostess With the Mostess today, sharing a super simple DIY (and FREE printables) just in time for Father's Day. If the dads in your family are anything like the dads in mine… there is absolutely nothing that a little duct tape can’t fix! If you have one of these MacGyvers in your life, you know exactly what I’m talking about! It’s as if that strong silver tape has magical powers. So grab your scissors, swipe a roll of duct tape from the garage and let’s get ... Continue Reading
Vintage Cowgirl Birthday
Hold on to your hats because today's featured party is SO ridiculously adorable! A dessert display oozing with vintage charm and delicious treats. Including not one, but two incredible cakes! Cupcakes, whoopie pies, sugar cookies, macarons, s'mores on a stick, homemade strawberry marshmallows... the dessert list goes on and on! This is what happens when two talented bakers join forces! With classic backyard games and a 'country store' of prizes, this party has a rustic flair fit for the ... Continue Reading
Scooby-Doo! Birthday
Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? We need some help from you now... we have a mystery on our hands! An awesome birthday adventure awaits Scooby-Doo and the gang of kids at this adorably creative party hosted by Summer Stone. (You may remember Summer from the Fashion Fairytale Party we featured last August, and her Eggsactly Perfect baking article from last November). Today, Summer is back to inspire us once again with another incredible party and cake! From the hand painted backdrops to the ... Continue Reading
DIY: Hungry Caterpillar Cookies
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a favorite read in my house. My daughter absolutely loves it! And I'm absolutely in love with all of the Eric Carle inspired cakes and parties popping up lately, as are many of you! That's why you're going to flip over today's tutorial! The lovely ladies at Cream & Flutter recently hosted an adorable Baby Shower inspired by this classic book. (You may remember Cream & Flutter from the oh-so-creative and mega popular Gender Reveal Cupcakes we featured ... Continue Reading
Pixie Hollow Birthday Party
It's Friday and we're wrapping up the week with an event full of whimsical fun! Today we're going to spread our wings and fly... straight into Pixie Hollow. Tinker Bell and her friends have gathered for a birthday celebration! Maylene of Malu Boutiques took her daughter's love of Tinker Bell and brought this magical land of fairies to life. Join us as we explore the beautiful meadows filled with flowers, sweet treats and fluttering fairies... it's a Pixie Hollow Birthday Party! Tree ... Continue Reading
Romantic Rose & Peach Dessert Display
When I received a sneak peek of today's feature in my inbox... I was smitten at first glance. Hellllllo Gorgeous! A refined yet rustic dessert table filled with scrumptious mini desserts AND a stunning cake! All created by the same bakery. Pale rose cream cheese icing with a delicate ripple pattern that almost mimics the ripples of the nearby lake. Dusty peach sugar flowers so dainty and quaint. Arranged in a vintage, silk-lined suitcase. It's enough to make a girl feel faint! If you ... Continue Reading
Ruffle Mermaid Cake
My friend Kim at The TomKat Studio recently hosted the most lovely Mermaid Party for her daughter Kate's birthday. The entire party was beyond exquisite! In fresh shades of blue and aqua with a crisp, clean, elegant feel. Those are not words typically used to describe a 'character themed' party! But Kim took her daughter's love of Ariel and turned it into a delightfully chic kingdom under the sea. Needless to say, I am thrilled to bring you an exclusive on the gorgeous cake! Layers of ... Continue Reading
Mod Elephant & Chevron First Birthday
I love seeing the creativity of women shine through when planning parties for their children. And today we have an amazing example of just that! Stay at home mom, Heather McKinney, is not new to our site... we featured the adorable Giraffe 1st Birthday Party she hosted for her oldest son back in 2010. So when I saw a note from this talented mother in my inbox, I knew it was going to be good! Navy, yellow and grey pair up to celebrate another first birthday in the McKinney house. Created ... Continue Reading
Wood Grain & White: A Rustic Wedding Cake
We're starting the week off right with a gorgeous cake from a bakery with a very appropriate name. Renata of Lovely Cakes in Norwalk, Connecticut, has a knack for creating just that.... lovely cakes! Today's cake has a natural feminine charm that would be perfect for any rustic wedding. With alternating wood grain tiers and oodles of incredible 3D flowers, this unique design makes a beautiful statement. Created for a collaborative photo shoot with other local vendors, you're going to fall in ... Continue Reading
Guinness & Chocolate Dessert Bar
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, we have an incredible dessert bar to share today. Pairing the traditional Irish stout, Guinness, with chocolate is a popular combination.... especially perfect when baking for St. Patty's Day! From Chocolate Guinness Brownies to Black and Tan Cupcakes, these fluthered goodies were created by Sherri Meyers and her team at The Pastry Studio. They might not have green sprinkles…. but these Irish treats will make your grown up friends smile! Join me as we ... Continue Reading
Leprechaun Hat S’mores
Leprechaun Hat S’mores - a festive St. Patricks day treat that the kids will love! Make this easy green dessert for your St. Patricks Day party! St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner... this Saturday to be exact. To help you celebrate, I've created a new DIY treat full of sweet goodness and glittering shamrocks! I shared it over on the fabulous Hostess Blog and will share it here as well! So whether you're planning a big green bash or simply want a treat to enjoy at home, these ... Continue Reading
Minnie Mouse 1st Birthday
Why hello, beautiful birthday! Today's party comes to us from the same talented lady who brought us the charming Barber Shop Birthday last September. While that party was definitely a manly-man theme, today's party is all girl! With a hot pink, black and white color scheme, polka dots, damask and feathers... this party is so sassy. And talk about oodles of incredible desserts. This party would have Minnie herself saying "Aren't you sweet!" Let's take a look at this precious Minnie Mouse ... Continue Reading
Outer Space Birthday
Today's party is truly out of this world! We see so many adorable parties for little girls and babies... but great parties for little boys seem harder to come by. That makes today's post even more fun! With a modern color scheme, oodles of creative details and a beautiful table of solar snacks, this party is perfect for little astronauts. Jasmine Clouser of The Couture Cakery let her imagination soar when she created this party for her son's 5th birthday. Get ready to blast off for some fun ... Continue Reading
Fabulous Cake Stands
It’s Friday! So I thought we’d have some fun and go shopping together. Window shopping that is! For one of my very favorite things… cake stands! Can a girl have too many cake stands? I say, no way! They’re almost like shoes… the perfect accessory to glam up to your sweet treats and cakes. So we're taking a look at some of my favorite stands and pedestals right now. From tall and dainty, to glass domes and mini stands. These are some Fabulous Cake Pedestals! Crystal clear, tall and ... Continue Reading
Heart Shaped S’more Cookies
Heart Shaped S'more Cookies - a super easy, 3 ingredient Valentines treat that takes less than 10 minutes! Valentine's Day is just around the corner! If you're still looking for a special dessert for your family, a classroom treat for school, or a small gift for your gal pals -- THIS is the recipe for you. I use the word recipe here lightly because really this is more like a super easy, last minute idea that you can pull together in no time flat. Stop at the store tonight and pick up ... Continue Reading
Sweet Valentine’s Inspiration
Love is in the air as Valentine's Day draws near! From here until the 14th, we're all about the sweet inspiration for Cupid's holiday! Because really, nothing says 'I Love You' like something sweet and delicious. Today we're crushing on some incredible goodies from our friends at The Pastry Studio! With red glittering hearts and oh-so-pretty lips ready for smooching, these Valentine's treats are sure to make your heart flutter! Oh the glitter!! Red velvet cupcakes and chocolate ... Continue Reading
Glittering Gold & Pink Birthday
What's a party without a little sparkle? From shimmering gold to pink bows and feathers, this first birthday party really shines. Little girls and big girls agree... all that glitters is gold! And today's party is no exception! With incredible sweets created by our friends at Intricate Icings, this was definitely one sweet affair. Dazzling cakes, cookies and cake pops all inspired by the party invitation. Plus a mini, ombre-ruffle cake, made especially for the birthday girl! Love, love, ... Continue Reading
Snow Owl 1st Birthday
Whoo... Whoo... Look whooo's turning one?!? Oh my goodness, today's party is soooo incredibly adorable! It's a snowy, winter dream filled with sweet owls and sweet treats! Created by Rachel Skvaril of Fondant Flinger for her son's 1st birthday, this celebration is just dreamy! A soft blue, grey and white color scheme is accented with small touches of woodsy brown. Perfect for a winter birthday and a birthday boy who chants "whoo, whoo", this Snow Owl First Birthday is a hootin' good ... Continue Reading
Snowy Winter White Cake
With Arctic air making its way across the country, wreaking havoc with cold temperatures, ice and snow... I thought we'd wrap up with week with a little bit of snow we can all enjoy! With a soft glow and subtle shimmer, today's cake captures the magical beauty of a white winter. White-on-white textures like ruffles and pinwheels combine with frilly flowers and delicate buttons. The result is one exquisite cake, create by Stevi Auble, owner of Hey There, Cupcake! So bundle up, grab a mug of ... Continue Reading
2011 Year in Review
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, filled with friends and family, laughter and delicious treats. 2012 is here and I'm quite excited about the upcoming year here on Half Baked! So much has changed over the last year for this little cake blog.... so many talented individuals have shared their cakes, parties and recipes with us! I've personally been blessed with incredible opportunities to share my own work on a bigger stage. It's been a year full of new ... Continue Reading
Very Merry Christmas!
I am officially signing off for a few days to spend the holidays with my family. But before I go, I thought I'd leave you with a quick recap of our holiday cake series.... it's been 12 days of festive cake inspiration here on Half Baked. Hopefully it has inspired you to holiday cake greatness and made you very merry! It’s 12 bakers baking…. it’s The 12 Cakes of Christmas! Ho, Ho, Ho! The 1st Cake of Christmas... A Gingerbread, Candy Cane Fantasy created by Pink Cake Box. The 2nd Cake of ... Continue Reading
Sparkling Christmas Trees
Okay, so I know I'm not the only one who isn't quite ready for Christmas. If you're still getting your goodies and sweets together, I have one last DIY project for you today. It's incredibly easy and quick but with impressive results. I did this project from start to finish {including photos and clean up} during nap time on Sunday. So when I say quick, I mean quick! Ice cream cones get a coating of shimmering, sanding sugar and... Voilà! Sparkling Christmas Trees! An elegant decoration ... Continue Reading
The 8th Cake of Christmas
It’s almost the end of week two in our holiday cake series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas! We’re featuring some of the best cakes of the season, shared with us by talented cake artists across the globe. Today's cake traveled far to be here with us today.... all the way from Malaysia. Good thing it's bundled up in scarves, hats and a serious layer of cuteness! I actually squealed when I found this cake in my inbox. Created by Sheryl Ong from BunsInTheOven Cupcakery, The 8th Cake of Christmas is ... Continue Reading
Elephants on Parade Baby Shower
I’ve been dying to share this shower with you for months! You may remember that back in JUNE, I mentioned that my family was hosting a baby for my sister who was expecting her first child. My sweet little niece, Addison, was born in July and is now almost four months old! It's about time for me to share this shower! It debuted earlier today on Hostess with the Mostess (yay!) and I’m thrilled to share some additional images and details with you now. For those of you who are loyal Half ... Continue Reading
Halloween Round Up
Halloween is almost upon us! I'm sure there will be great sights and frights over the weekend, as little ghosts and goblins start to appear. So I thought we'd wrap up with week with some of my favorite Halloween sweets, styles and treats for the year. From gothic glam to wicked fun and creepy-crawly things that go bump in the night... it's a Black and White Halloween Round UP! Add a touch of gothic glam to your Halloween with these black and white glamorous finds: Nothing says ... Continue Reading
Rustic Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Our contributor, Miso Bakes, is back with a rustic cake perfect for Autumn... Autumn is officially here! It is time to bring out my spice jars and put a generous sprinkling of cinnamon on everything I bake! I am so excited to bake with tons of apples and pumpkins this season. What will I be baking with them? Pies, pies, and more pies. Even just thinking about it makes me squeal in excitement. My favorite pie just so happens to be pumpkin pie. I can eat it all day everyday! Summer ... Continue Reading
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