Cotton Candy Lemonade

I saw this on the Today Show (with Kathy Lee and Hoda) this morning and loved it!

Basically, you put a handful of cotton candy in a glass and add unsweetened lemonade to it. YUM!

I tried looking it up but didn't have much success... errrr ran out of time....

But here is Sweet Paul Magazine's edition.

Fancy food

I've just been collecting some eye catching food on pinterest.

It's pretty amazing what amount of inspiration one great image holds. I now feel like baking today. 

Makes me want to throw a party, just because.

I love this idea of slicing apples and then dipping and dunking them in toppings. I can never finish the whole apple. A caramel apple toppings bar! Perfect for fall activities coming up. 

 Brownie Bowls!!!

 Satisfy that sweet and salty craving: mini marshmallows dipped in chocolate with a pretzel

Infused water recipes. The mint and strawberry/raspberry looks good.

 

Cotton candy cupcake toppers!

 

Whatever you are doing this weekend, baking or not, have a wonderful one!

Waialua Soda Works

...Has some yummy and very nice packaging for their soda.
Even though the Lilikoi is good, my favorite it good ol' fashioned Root Beer.

 My daughter and I had an extra special picnic in our front yard with some a few days ago.

Very cute mummy drinks

... wrapped in masking tape (lower middle image)-

amongst other things... spotted on Designs by Nina

 

Pumpkin Party Cooler

What doesn't Martha and her team think of?...

I love this idea

Honeydew Melon Bellini

I'm a big fan of anything Honeydew flavored, especially these Melona Bars.
So when I found this Honeydew Melon drink recipe I had to try it.
The original recipe can be found here, but since I'm not an alcohol drinker I twisted it up a bit to my liking (not to mention kid friendly).

 

Ingredients:

• 5 cups of diced honeydew melon, about ½ of a large melon
• 2 Tbs lime juice
• Sugar to taste based on the sweetness of the melon
• 1 bottle of club soda or ginger ale

Preparation:

1. Combine the diced honeydew melon with the lime juice and sugar in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth puree.
2. Strain the puree, chill for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.
3. Pour the honeydew melon juice into champagne flutes or other glass, no more than half full.
4. Add the club soda or ginger ale, pouring it gently to avoid making a bubbly mess.
5. Stir lightly and serve immediately.

It comes out refreshing and bubbly so watch out for the carbonation bubbles.
YUM!

Free 4th of July downloads

Fire up the BBQ and print these free downloads for a fun 4th of July party from The Sweetest Occasion.

Pretty Pink Dessert Table

 

I'm loving this pretty pink dessert table by Jenna at Eat Drink Pretty.

It has made me appreciate the color pink better. 

(I used to be not a very big fan)

You gotta check out more photos

Can I call this a punch table?

It seems as if you don't have a candy table at your next party then it just won't make the cut.  

 I came across this beverage bar on Maddycakes Muse and fell in love. 

 It's much more practical than candy and adds the perfect amount of brightness and cheer.