Sisters of DC Cupcakes Share Valentine's Day Baking Tips and Chocolate Ganache Recipe


Updated 02/13/12 3:20 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Georgetown Cupcake Chocolate Ganache Cupcake Recipe

What's sugar and spice and everything nice? Cupcakes! And no one knows more about our obsession with the lil confections than Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Kallinis, co-owners of Georgetown Cupcake and stars of TLC's DC Cupcakes. The sisters, who learned their kitchen skills from their grandmother ("We followed her around the kitchen and always begged to help"), have been known to bake up to Read more

5 Desserts Inspired by Conversation Hearts


Updated 01/17/12 11:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Conversation Heart Cookies and Cakes For Valentine's Day

One of my favorite parts of Valentine's Day is how everything becomes heart-shaped for a month, and that includes the candy! Conversation hearts are a seasonal staple, but while they're cute to give and get, the chalky taste can leave your sweet tooth unsatisfied. Instead of doling out the pastel treats, check out these five easy ways to make delicious heart-inspired desserts! Source: Flickr User Read more

Simple Way to Make Your Thanksgiving Tot-Friendly!


Updated 11/23/11 10:10 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

How to Make Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly

If you're cooking the holiday dinner and plan on hosting a few lil ones, it's a good idea to set up a baby buffet of sorts. Many of the standard side dishes on the Thanksgiving menu are soft, kid-friendly foods — soup, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes, creamed vegetables, and doughy rolls or biscuits, so the gesture will only add minutes to your prep time. Set Read more

Round Apple Challah For a Sweet New Year


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Kid Friendly Rosh Hashanah Recipe

Tear off a piece of sweetness! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown tonight, and the holiday is rich in symbolism and tradition. The standard Friday night challah (or egg bread) is braided into a circle to celebrate the cyclical nature of the calendar while apples (also round) and honey are eaten to usher in a sweet new year. While mom (or grandma) may do the bulk of the holiday Read more

Red, White, and Blue Treats For Kids


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by babysugar · 2 comments

Red White and Blue Recipes For Kids

Bring on the patriotic pride this weekend! While mom and dad get the grill ready for a season of old-fashioned barbecues, lil ones can join in the festive spirit with some red, white, and blue treats that will excite children of any age. From cakes and cookies to popsicles and drinks, these all-American sweets will add some sparkle to your holiday menu! Read more

Wow Your Crowd With Homemade Fourth of July Push-Up Pops


Updated 07/15/11 3:44 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Red, White, and Blue Push-Up Pops For Fourth of July

Get ready to push! Cake pops may have held bakers' attention for the past few years, but with Summer in full swing, a pop's in town, and it's one that many mamas are familiar with from their own childhoods. The ole push-pop is back and it's looking better than ever. Not just filled with orange sherbet now, today's push-pops are of the gourmet variety — pushing everything from ice cream, Read more

Red, White, and Blue Pops For a Festive Fourth


Updated 07/15/11 3:44 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Fourth of July Popsicles Recipe

The fireworks aren't the only thing that will be popping this Fourth of July! Ice cold popsicles not only beat the heat but can also provide grownups and kids with a refreshing mid-afternoon treat. Jumping on the red, white, and blue bandwagon, these ice pops use fresh watermelon, lemons, and blueberries to create a cold and colorful presentation. Best of all, kids will love having a hand in Read more

Placemats Aplenty to Keep Antsy Tots at the Table


Updated 06/29/11 10:55 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Creative Kids Placemats

Turn mealtime into fun time with something as simple as a placemat. Adding some activities to lil one's seat at the table will not only keep them at the table longer, but may help educate them at the same time. From a US map to help tots learn their states and capitals, to a punch-out checkers game, these placemats serve double duty while mama's serving up a tasty meal. Read more

10 Tips For Introducing Finger Foods


Updated 07/15/11 3:44 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Tips for Introducing Finger Foods to Babies

Finger foods are the gateway to self-feeding and the first step toward independence at the dinner table. Annabel Karmel has explained the importance of finger foods and how parents can ease the transition for their children. She's also provided us with tips and tricks for introducing these foods to hungry (and grabby) tots. Read more

5 Cool Popsicle Makers


Updated 06/24/11 10:40 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Best Frozen Pop Molds

Kids slurp down tons of frozen treats during the Summer, but store-bought frozen pops can be full of sugar and scary, unpronounceable ingredients. We've included five pop molds for you to try out at home. The varieties are endless, so be creative and toss in ripe fruit, yogurt, honey, or whatever you desire. Read more