Is that a drumstick or a cookie?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Kelly Diamond

If you follow Social Grocery on Pinterest, you know that we’re all about cute — and funny — foods. This is among many other things like crafts, how-to’s, DIY projects, etc., but Pinterest is just full of the cutest foods you’ve ever seen, especially when it comes to desserts and treats. For instance, when I saw this KFC bucket full of drumstick-inspired decorated cookies, I couldn’t help but give in to my urge to post it:

If you are wondering how to create this insanely amazing and hilarious cookies, here is the post from Bake at 350. They refer to these cookies as “desserts for dudes.” Love it!

To complete this post – what, you thought that was it? – I have found two other sets of decorated cookies that are along the same “dude food” theme .. or just fantastic in general.

S’MORES from Glorious Treats

BEER & HOT DOGS from Bake at 350 (Can’t get enough!)

What is it about decorated cookies that has us captivated? Is it the humor? The skills? The realistic art? And that’s not even including the TASTE. Whatever the reason is, keep ‘em coming!

Have you ever taken a stab at decorating cookies?
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Be mine, Valentine?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Kelly Diamond

Valentine’s Day is a week away!

Whether or not you’re romantically involved, Valentine’s Day is just an excuse to get overly lovey-dovey, crafty, cute, and (my favorite) eat deliciously fattening foods. Right? So right.

That’s why we have been hard at work building our Be Mine, Valentine? Pinterest board. We’re talking craft ideas, recipes, tips, how-to’s, gift ideas, and pretty much anything cute. It’s definitely worth a peek!

We’ll be adding more pins all week. Let us help you get into the spirit!

What’s your typical Valentine’s Day like?
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Bananas about BANANAS.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Kelly Diamond

Bananas are perfect. No, really. They are. They even come in a natural carrying case (Ha! The peel! Get it?). But in all honesty, bananas are great. They taste great, they’re cheap and they’re packed with a whole bunch of healthy reasons to eat them. For instance:

There are about 110 calories in a banana
Bananas are safe and pure enough for baby’s first solid food
Bananas are a terrific, heart-healthy food
Banana are a nutrient dense food that’s ideal for any diet or weight-loss program
Bananas are fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free
Bananas provide an excellent source of vitamin B6

* Nutrition facts adapted from ChiquitaBananas.com

As if that’s not a reason enough to eat bananas, these recipes are another:

GRANNY’S BANANA CREAM PIE

HOMEMADE BANANA FRO-YO

BANANA AND TOASTED WALNUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Banana crazed like us? Share your favorite recipes!
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A Nutella obsession.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Kelly Diamond

I won’t lie. I have an obsession with Nutella — and I’m okay with that. Eat it on cookies, on toast, on sandwiches, on fruit, out of the jar .. it’s pretty much one of the greatest substances ever. For some reason I’m craving it much more today than usual. Therefore, I figured it was best to share my hazelnut love and post a few delicious Nutella recipes. That’s right. You’ll be RUNNING to the kitchen after reading these.

CHOCOLATE NUTELLA COOKIES

{4 INGREDIENTS} NUTELLA BROWNIES

NO-BAKE NUTELLA CHEESECAKE PIE

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SPREAD (HOMEMADE NUTELLA)

How do you eat your Nutella?
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Fall means time for cider

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Kelly Diamond

Not really sure why I”m on such an apple kick lately. In addition to the post from yesterday, I have also been eating apples nonstop. Over the weekend I made chocolate dipped apples topped with coconut and crushed Reese”s pieces (yes, they are AMAZING), I sit here now typing this with a locally picked honeycrisp apple in my hand. But I need more. So I think of the apple cider in my fridge and it comes to me — time to hit the kitchen.

Typically during the Fall season we”ll enjoy a nice warm cup of apple cider and call it a day. I”ve been known to drink a cup or two alongside a cider doughnut. But this year I think I want to step it up a notch. Alas, I give you these few recipes that I cannot wait to try! But first, we have to go a traditional route (with a twist):

CIDER DOUGHNUT MUFFINS

Cider doughnuts have taken a whole new form. This recipe from Tablespoon.com transforms the traditional cider doughnut into a muffin treat — sorry blueberries, you”ll have to wait! I can”t wait to have these for breakfast. (Or lunch. Or dinner. Or a midnight snack ..)

CARAMEL-STUFFED APPLE CIDER COOKIES

Even just looking at these cookies make me think of lounging in front of the fireplace on a crisp Fall evening. Am I right? The cider cookie with caramel center seems like the perfect companion for a cup of hot tea. Thank you to Scrambled Henfruit for sharing this amazing treat!

APPLE BUTTER CINNAMON ROLLS W/ CIDER ICING

Cinnamon rolls just got even better — apple butter cinnamon rolls. Add cider icing for noming bliss. These rolls from Babble.com would be a perfect addition to your next Sunday brunch. As someone who loves breakfast, I feel I might be making these sooner rather than later.

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN

Apple cider chicken! Who says cider has to be used only in baking? There are many recipes that use apple cider in gravies and marinades, but I found this Food Network recipe to be exceptionally interesting. Maybe it”s just the picture, but that chicken looks like its bursting with Fall flavor. A great way to use up any leftover apple cider in the fridge!

What”s your favorite Fall treat? Share with us!

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Halloween ALREADY?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Kelly Diamond

It feels like the school season has barely even started and already stores are stocking the shelves with candy corn, pumpkin Reese”s and ghost Peeps. I”m not completely against this, however, I feel like I haven”t even had time to go apple picking yet! (Can you tell I”m from New England?) But really, whether we like it or not, seasons/holidays start over a month in advance in most retail stores. So, while we”re still over a month away from Halloween, there”s only one logical thing to do — STOCK UP!

Grab your Halloween favorites now, because in only a few weeks, store shelves will be completely wiped out. You know it”s true! How many times have you waited until the day before trick-or-treating to get your goods? I once went to three different stores before I could find anything but plain old Tootsie Rolls and Whoppers (sorry for those of you into that sort of thing) the day before Halloween. Not a good plan in any means — take it from me and get your candy early this year!

In addition to stocking up for your candy pile, now is the time to be planning your festive treats! Do you usually participate in Halloween parties at work, school, or in your community? While you still have some time, do your homework NOW so that you can wow the crowd come Halloween. Here are posts from two of Social Grocery”s favorite bloggers to help you get the ball rolling:

SPIDERWEB COOKIES by Bridget at Bake at 350

How many times have you seen cookies such as these and wondered how to make the frosting webs look so flawless? Search no more, because Bridget at Bake at 350 breaks it down step by step for you. Now we can all make these adorable spiderweb cookies. If you want to see some more of Bridget”s spooky cookies, be sure to check out all of her Halloween posts. I love the tombstone ones myself — let”s face it, Halloween is the time to be morbid!

HALLOWEEN CAKE POPS by Bakerella

Bakerella has single-handedly made cake pops and cupcake pops a huge phenomenon. In this particular post, she attacks Halloween with jack-o-lanterns, mummies, Frankensteins, ghosts and more. They are cute as a button and would surely be a hit at your next Halloween get together — or even just to have at home and give out to friends and family. If you”re interested in cake pops, cupcake pops or cake balls, be sure to check out Bakerella.com for recipes and tips! (P.S. The cartoon character cake pops are TOO GREAT!)

What are some of your favorite Halloween treats? Share with us!

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