Strawberry Basil Popsicle

by sugargeek on July 27, 2011

Strawberry Basil Popsicle

I know it’s quite popular to combine sweet and savory flavors, but I guess my palate is not sophisticated enough to really enjoy some of the more unusual combinations people suggest. This pretty pop combines strawberry and basil. Even if it sounds unusual, it’s too beautiful not to taste!

photo by couldntbeparve on flickr

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by sugargeek on January 25, 2011

I absolutely love cupcakes, especially when they are beautiful AND delicious! I found this pretty picture, and wanted to share it here. The photographer’s description says,

from a chocolate & zucchini recipe, plus whipped cream and raspberries

Don’t they look divine?!

Chocolate cupcakes with cream and raspberries

Chocolate cupcakes with cream and raspberries

photo by shimelle, shared under a Creative Commons license :-)

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Sweet Slider Cupcakes

by sugargeek on August 11, 2010

What do you think? At first glance, do these look like cupcakes? I’ve never seen a more perfect rendition of the petite hamburger than these darling cupcakes! Such beautiful colors and attention to detail, right down to the sesame seeds on the buns. Simply amazing!

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Ice Cream Treat From Cold Stone Creamery

June 1, 2010

My husband and I are celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary today. We went out to a movie Saturday night, and stopped at our local Cold Stone Creamery on the way home. I had a peanut butter cup concoction in a waffle bowl, and it was sooooo delicious that I didn’t stop to take a photo [...]

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Vanilla Cupcakes are Anything but Plain

November 9, 2009

In honor of National Vanilla Cupcake Day on November 10, I present this photo of a beautiful cupcake set from Clever Cupcakes of Montreal. I’ve always been a fan of vanilla cake, but sometimes “vanilla” is perceived as boring. Not so! This pretty birthday set is proof. And what girl wouldn’t love those sugary butterflies? [...]

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Today is Caramel Apple Day!

October 21, 2009

This is Caramel Apple Day! Here is your dose of sticky, apply beauty. This is how I like my caramel apples, too. No nuts on the outside. Just lots of thick, buttery caramel. Enjoy! photo by joyosity

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Rhubarb Dessert

September 7, 2009

When I was a kid, we had lots of rhubarb around the house. I don’t know whether it was planted there purposely, or whether it was just a weed. Being resourceful and sort of hippy-ish, my parents would gather it and cook it into foods. Let me tell you, you have to add a lot [...]

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National Creamsicle Day

August 13, 2009

August 15 is National Creamsicle Day, and to celebrate the refreshing vanilla-orange frozen taste sensation, here’s a cool photo of an ice cream cup. Makes me want to grab a spoon! photo by ellie

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Dove Chocolate (and free chocolate Fridays!)

July 10, 2009

Everybody knows I love chocolate, and one of my favorite flavor combinations is chocolate with peanut butter. Recently, in a moment of weakness, I grabbed a bag of these Dove Promises. They are silky chocolate, filled with creamy and slightly salty peanut butter (smooth, not grainy). All I can say is YUM!!! I managed to [...]

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National Doughnut (or Donut) Day!

June 6, 2009

In honor of the delicious, dangerously delectable, deep-fried dough, here is a delightful photo of the famous Bacon Maple Doughnut from Voodoo Doughnuts in Portland, Oregon. I haven’t tried it, because I don’t live near Portland. But I’m inspired enough by this photo to add bacon to my own doughnut sometime! Yum! photo by tonx [...]

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