Sunday Sweets: Delicious Deserts Your Loves Will Love

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As they say, the fastest way to someone's heart just might be through their tummy. Something sweet is a perfect way to say I love you, especially across the miles.  Think Slice & Bake Cookie Dough for the grandkids, Candy Caramel Apples for the college kids, and a Lobster Dinner for the newlyweds, complete with bread pudding for dessert. It's all yummy.  With 10 days until Valentine's now is the time to order.

Duff Goldman Red Velvet Heart Cake

Surely you have heard of The Cake Boss on The Food Network. He and his cakes are legendary, not to mention delicious and beautiful! Ships for free.

Gold Belly

Belgian Chocolate Covered Strawberries 

Handmade and heavenly by chocolate artisans. What's more romantic or yummy?

Neiman Marcus

Valentine's Day Slice & Bake Cookies 

Even those who can't bake can make these. I will never tell that all you did was put them in the oven. A cute idea for kids. They will love this fun activity and tasty treat. 

Williams Sonoma

Raaka Chocolate Library

For the true chocoholic. A special treat of chcolate bars in sets of 3 or 8. With flavors like Aged Bourbon Cask, Pink Sea Salt, Green Tea Crunch and more, a chocolate connoisseur will lose their mind. 

Food52

Amarena Fabri Cherries

What an unique gift! The cherries are very special and stored in a pretty piece of pottery.  They will use these on ice cream, pastries, cakes, and their favorite cocktails.
Sur La Table

Lobster Dinner For Two

Oh what a fun treat! McLoons Lobster Shack from Main, will send you two 1.5 cooked lobster tails, small batch clam chowder, and your choice of  blueberry bread pudding with white chocolate, or brownies. Shipping is free!

Gold Belly

Personalized Shortbread Cookies

From Delight Patisserie, these cookies are said to be decadent. They have a buttery flavor and a melt in your mouth texture. Get creative, and design something special for your loves.

Neiman Marcus

Be Mine Macarons

Here's a sweet idea for Valentine's Day. Take someone you love to a Cooking Class to make French Macarons. You will learn how to build a batter and create two different fillings. Of course you will take home the creations you made. It would be a fun date night.

Sur La Table

Chest Of Chocolates

Harry & David does a great job at making a treat feel and taste special. This one is a treasure for chocolate lovers with everything from decadent chocolate cake to truffles and chocolate covered pretzels. A great gift for college students. And now if you buy one, you get another for 50% off.

Harry & David

Mrs. Prindable's Apple Assortment

Just Yum! Who doesn't love these candy apples? And Mrs. Prindable's does in best. Perfect gifts for a family, or again to send to kids away at school.

QVC

The Cakers Flourless Dark Chocolate Gold Leaf Cake Kit

Perfect for the chocolate lover that also loves to bake.

Anthropologie

Ferrara Bakery Treats

A legendary NYC bakery never  disappoints. Everything is exceptional. I adore the cannoli! The best part of this idea is that shipping is free.

Gold Belly

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Our invites have arrived. So this gift edit is for both of us. You just cannot arrive empty handed, unless you sent something ahead of time. It's also a good idea to have a a few at-the-ready extras for last minute gifting. This roundup of ten fab finds is all $40 and under. Get Gifting!               

Chocolate Covered Potato Chips

If you haven't tried these yet, buy two...one for you....and one for your host. They are yummy! I just ordered two sets. It's the perfect taste treat of sweet and salty.

Neiman Marcus

Modern Nutcracker

Fun and fanciful! This little nutcracker is made of marble and aluminum with a brass finish. Best, yet, it actually cracks nuts!

West Elm

Godinger Dublin Martini Shaker

You won't believe the price (Less than $20, normally $50) on this chic crystal shaker. If your goal is to give a gift that looks more that you spent, this is the item!

Macy's

Askew Glass and Marble Bowls

Good looking and very useful. The experienced host will know just what to do with these. At $9.95 to $12.95, gifting both is a lovely option.

CB2

Illume Candle Trio

The problem with gifting candles is that they are so expensive! The ones that are affordable are not usually good looking. But this terrific trio of candles is an exception. Mercury Glass creates an elegant look and beautiful reflection. With scents of balsam and cedar, it's a luxe and seasonal selection. Ships for free from...

Nordstrom

Frantoio Muraglia 

 Virgin Olive Oil Tasting Box 

Featuring both good looks and great taste, this tasty trio is a chic choice. The flavors are so unique, too: lemon, celery, and ginger chili. 

Neiman Marcus

Large Serving Boards
 The experienced host will create beautiful charcuterie boards in either Acacia or Mango Wood. a fabulous find at a great price point.

Martha.com

Ceramic Catchall Trays

Priced from $14.99 - $35 An initial or a name always is a thoughtful added touch. These terrific trays will be used for keys, jewelry, powder room soaps and more. Now on sale at...

Mark and Graham

Sweet and Savory Condiments

This is one tasty gift box. It is jam packed with mouth watering sweet and savory offerings like, blueberry lemon and strawberry balsamic jams, truffle ketchup and more. YUM. By the way, these sauces are hand made in New York.

Beekman 1802

The Mixologist Cocktail Game
Here's a playful pick for people who love a good drinking game.

Anthropologie

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Make It A Haute Halloween

Halloween can be a little more fun, and hopefully safer this year. Why not elevate your spirit-ed cocktail party, devilish dinner party, or chic costume? Here's inspiration for the host, hostess or party girl. These fifteen finds guarantee a haute Halloween!  

MacKenzie - Childs Pumpkins

No one does pumpkin decor better that MC. Find the prettiest pumpkins in the patch on their website.

MacKenzie-Childs

Quilted Vest

A layering piece that goes beyond Halloween. It's super good looking in this color, but also available in three other shades. Runs a touch big. Mr. Shop This loves his. And you can get it with free 2 day delivery via Shop Runner.

Brooks Brothers

Silent D Boots
Saturated color is a trend in fall footwear. This coral is bold and beautiful done in a stretchy faux suede. Under $160

Anthropologie

Kim Seybert Catrina Cocktail Napkins

There is nothing like serving a cocktail on a linen napkin. This set of six are spooky stylish, and would make a great gift for a host.

Bloomingdale's

Guilhermina Ballet Mules

With a slip on silhouette, these bronze beauties are party perfect for Halloween or any day. A stylish shoe to wear hosting  guests. Loving this shiny shade but also available in many more colors. Under $100

Anthropologie

Crystal Net Tights

The height of haute! A twinkling twist on the classic fishnet. These have been sprinkled with Swarovski crystals. Pair them with a little black dress. 

Wolford

Joanna Buchanan Hanging Ornaments

These ornaments are stylishly spooky. Paint some tree branches black, place them in a glass vase and hang them for a chic centerpiece. Evil eyes, creepy crawlers, sparkling spiders and more!

Joanna Buchanan

Rhinestone Jumper

This top can be so many things for Halloween. I would consider it a spider web.  You will wear this after the candy is gone.

Cynthia Rowley

Slate Boards

Serve up your candy apples with tree twigs in them. Then display the apples on a dark slate board. The perfect presentation for apples or cheese.

Crate and Barrel

Black Pumpkins

When orange just doesn't fit into your decor scheme, enter the little black pumpkin. It's on sale and oh so good for decking your halls with a sophisticated flair. Add gold for some ghoulish glam.

Michael's

Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Wall Plate 

A Fornasetti Plate, tray, or candle is a chic addition to any haute home. On Halloween they are the perfect backdrop to your haunted decor. See the entire collection at

Amara

Coupe Glass Set

Toast to the holiday with these very chic champagne glasses. The color is so seasonal!

Anthropologie

Ben Amun's Crystal Spider Pin

Creepy chic. 

Neiman Marcus

Silk Bow Skirt

A haute look for Halloween. Fun for the occasion  and very wearable beyond the 31st.

Cynthia Rowley

Markham and Fritz Brain Food

This is chocolate wizardry. It's a grown up treat that's also a super food with body benefits. Organic and delicious.

Mouth Foods

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Candy is dandy, but with Halloween happening tomorrow, it is on the top of my mind today. Most people have a sweet tooth. I have sweet teeth! Sugar is not a body's friend, but I sure love the stuff. Problem is that I like only the best of candy, not what is on the drugstore shelf. Making my own, not only is fun, but it gives me comfort knowing that what I eat lacks preservatives, additives, and artificial coloring. With that being said, maybe these recipes are healthy? Nah, they are just delicious!




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Loaded Peanut Butter Chocolate Covered Potato Chip Fudge 
This fudge is made from a base of dulce de leche, sweetened condensed milk, a touch of peanut butter and lots of chocolate. All I can say is OMG!
Half Baked Harvest

Snickers
This was always the candy bar to get. My poor daughter never quite got to taste hers, as Mr Shop This always picked through her haul of candy and took them. These surely are better when homemade.
How Sweet It Is

Fruit and Nut Bars
Make your own candy bar, anyway you like it.  These confections make a chic little gift! Watch a video at....
Pop Sugar

Chocolate Covered Roasted Pumpkin Seed Turtle Clusters
This recipe is said to be idiot proof. I absolutely love pumpkin seeds. Add salt and chocolate? Count me in.
Half Baked Harvest

Licorice Wands
Aren't these fun? And they just couldn't be any more simple.  Have the kids make them, it will be a fun project for all. You can find the flavored licorice at Amazon. Recipe at
Pastry Affair

The Sweet Book Of Candy Making
A highly regarded book of over 50 mouthwatering recipes. Download the Kindle version or get the book.
Amazon

Strawberry Marshmallows
If you haven't had a flavored homemade marshmallow, you are missing out. These remind me of The 24 Hour Sweets Table in The Club Floor Lounge at The Ritz Carlton San Francisco. They had tall apothecary jars filled with colorful flavored marshmallows. Beautiful!
Saveur

Salted Caramel Nut Brittle
This recipe had me at  "fleur de sel."  It's a perfect recipe for gifting. 
Completely Delicious

DIY Baking Kit
"This kit includes ingredients, tools, and instructions to create your own gummy bears, ganache-filled truffles, peanut butter cups, coconut-mint patties, licorice, and marshmallows (both regular and chocolate-dipped!)"
Food52

Homemade Cracker Jack
For fans of the boxed variety, this recipe will bring back their childhood and then some.
Food52

Cherry-Pistachio Nougat
I remember visiting my mother-in-law's home, and looking forward to her crystal bowl of Italian Nougat candy. It wasn't homemade, but I sure loved it. Anything with meringue has got to be good!
Bon Appetit

Chocolate Stout Truffles & GF White Chocolate Lavender Truffles
Let's call these his and hers truffles. Both look deliciously indulgent to me.
Sweet Treats Baking Blog

Sriracha Lollipops
The devil is in the details of your next adult party. Also a great treat for tailgaters. 
Sprinkle Bakes

The Constellation Chocolate Collection: 21 Pieces by 21 Acclaimed Chefs
If candy is not your specialty, but you wish to gift a chocoholic. This box is special. "From Michael Mina’s caramel flecked with Maldon sea salt to Traci Des Jardins' exquisitely smooth dark truffle made with single origin cacao." Now this is a gift!
IfOnly

Bensdorp Cocoa
Good candy begins with quality cocoa. I have enjoyed a hot chocolate with this very special powder. It was simply beyond!
Dean & Deluca

Turtle Pretzel Candy Clusters
"Caramel, pecans, and salty pretzels combine into small bites of pure happiness."
My Baking Addiction

Microwave Caramels
Microwave? Really? I think we all need to whip up a batch, and pass them out this Halloween!
Cooking Classy

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