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From everyday meals to special occasions, Andi's motto is: Keep it simple. Keep it fun. And, above all, keep it delicious.
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A Spiderman Birthday Party with Cupcakes for Everyone
by AndiatBettyCrocker 5/19/2010 6:50:00 AM

Blake loves all things that are Spiderman, ever since last Halloween when he wore a Spiderman costume. And so to celebrate his 3rd birthday last weekend, Jason and Katie planned a Spiderman party for him. Blake got to wear a Spiderman costume again for his party and all of the party guests were asked to come in a “super heros” costume or T-shirt. The Spiderman jumping tent that Jason and Katie rented for the kids to play in, is in the background. That was a big hit, all afternoon (for some of the big kids too!). A week before his party, I baked and froze the cupcakes. On t...


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Tags: Birthday Parties, Cupcakes, filled cupcakes, Spiderman, chocolate cupcakes, kids birthday parties.

Blake’s Second Birthday Party
by AndiatBettyCrocker 5/12/2009 11:00:00 AM

Pablo, a blue penguin, is Blake’s favorite character in the cartoon series, The Backyardigans. Several months ago, Katie found a recipe for making a Pablo Cake and asked if Jack and I would make it for Blake’s party.  We, of course, told Katie we would be happy to make any special birthday cake for Blake— and this one looked like it would be really easy to make because it’s just one decorated 9...


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Tags: birthday cakes, Birthday Parties, Pablo Cake, paste food coloring, Sugarcraft

Betty Cookie Birthday Party Ideas
by jillbcooks 1/20/2009 7:24:00 AM

Cooking is a novel and fun way to celebrate a birthday. Cooking parties are appropriate for children ages 2 to teen, and can be scaled appropriately so kids can enjoy a hands-on experience.    Children as young as two could decorate cookies with adult support.  Children as young as four can make cookies from a mix with adult leading them through the steps.  Older elementary-age children can follow an adult’s directions.  Tweens can make cookies with an adult’s supervision.  The key to a successful kids cooking activity is preparation, so the entire process of cooking is controlled and kids can have a fun experience in a safe environmen...


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Celebrating Birthdays
by AndiatBettyCrocker 5/15/2008 11:06:00 AM

This time last year, my grandson, Blake, was only 4 days old. We celebrated his first birthday and my son Jason's 30th birthday last weekend since their birthdays are only four days apart.  My daughter-in-law, Katie, decided on a pirate theme for the party and then invited around 50 guests to attend. I asked Katie how I could help her with the food and she immediately asked if I'...


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Tags: Birthday Parties, Bithday Cakes, cupcake stand, Cupcakes, Pirate Cake, Pirate theme, Pirate's Hidden Treasure Cupcakes

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