Father's Day inspiration from the blogosphere

First, we have this delightful dessert from Bakerella. LOVE!

Who doesn't love trompe l'oeil food?

Is it bad that I started with dessert? Well, life is uncertain.  Dad can not live on cookies alone, though, so serve this Beer in the Rear Chicken from Bell'alimentovia (via Foodgawker) or Bobby Flay's Garlic Butter Burger on BBQ Nation.

What to give?

• Martha Stewart suggests a carwash kit
• Readmade can show you how to make a traveling shoe bag out of an old shirt (via OnePrettyThing)
• Just for fun, how about a mini toolbox from Alphamom. 

If you'd rather buy a gift, check out Extreme Craft's round-up of clever Etsy items for dad - love the wrench cufflinks!

Comments

[Hostess Tori]

Nice round up! Loveing the car wash kit and the mini tool box gift idea! Thanks for sharing.

[Paula - bell'alimento]

Thanks so much for including my chicken post in your Father's Day Round Up! I really appreciate it! I think the cupcakes by Bakerella are adorable. What a perfect dessert to try for this weekend!

[Linda McCormick]

Dear Jen,
I liked your blog so much I nominated you for a little recognition that shows up on my blog (htttp://lindamccormick.wordpress.com).

[Jen @ SecondCitySoiree]

Paula, my pleasure!

Linda, thank you very much!