desserts

The Great Make: Popsicle Roundup

The Great Make: Popsicle Roundup

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Cool off and get creative with some of our best DIY popsicle recipes.

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Summer Desserts: Easy Baked Peaches

Summer Desserts: Easy Baked Peaches

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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When it comes to sweet summertime desserts, sometimes simple is best. Case in point: These utterly delicious-looking baked peaches! What’s better than warm peaches bathed in brown sugar and cinnamon, then smothered in ice cream? Well, probably nothing, actually. That’s why you should definitely make this easy baked peaches recipe from Jamielyn at I Heart […]

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Food Art: How to Paint Flowers on a Cake

Food Art: How to Paint Flowers on a Cake

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Give your summertime sweets an extra-special artistic touch—learn how to paint flowers on a cake! Create a pretty edible paint palette with chocolate, alcohol, and powdered food coloring! Make your own beautiful dessert that’s perfect for birthdays, DIY weddings, and dinner parties with this easy-to-follow tutorial for how to paint flowers on a cake that […]

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Recipe: Dark Chocolate Chip and Potato Chip Cookies

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Chip and Potato Chip Cookies

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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If you’re craving both sweet and salty, dark chocolate chip and potato chip cookies are obviously the exact treat that you need in your life. Ready to delight your tastebuds and indulge in a bit of ingredients-that-don’t-usually-go-together baking experimentation? We’ve definitely got you covered! This cookie is a combination of the snacks I simply can’t […]

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Gin O'Clock: White Currant and Cucumber Gin Popsicles

Gin O’Clock: White Currant and Cucumber Gin Popsicles

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Looking for a cool and refreshing warm weather cocktail? How about a delightfully frosty adults-only boozy gin popsicle?!

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Edible Art: Cool and Refreshing Watercolor Popsicles

Edible Art: Cool and Refreshing Watercolor Popsicles

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Looking for a tasty treat to bring a bit of painting-inspired artfulness to your next cookout? Check out these pretty watercolor popsicles!

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Frost to Impress: Cake Decorating with Simple Scroll Piping

Frost to Impress: Cake Decorating with Simple Scroll Piping

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Have a party coming up? Skip the trip to the bakery! Instead, impress your friends and family with your fabulous scroll piping cake decorating skills. It’s a beginner friendly technique that yields gorgeous results! When it comes to decorating fancy-looking cakes in a snap, it’s all about texture! Check out this simple scroll piping tutorial […]

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