Chocolate crackles or Australian chocolate crackles are a popular children's snack in Australia especially during birthday parties and at school fetes. As the recipe is relatively easy requiring only copha, icing sugar, cocoa, Rice Bubbles, coconut and the optional use of sultanas, it is often used as a craft activity for young children. Kelloggs has promoted chocolate crackles by placing the recipe on boxes of Rice Bubbles.

A clever twist on an otherwise-ordinary children's birthday cake. Recipe and pictures are both included to assist you in creating these adorable cupcakes, sure to be a conversation piece at your child's birthday party.

A few weeks ago I helped my girlfriend host a girls-only birthday party. Instead of serving a full dinner we did appetizers, wine, and a vodka cocktail. The cocktail — with a rosy-pink hue — was a definite crowd pleaser. I doubled the recipe, made the mixture in a pitcher, and shook two servings over ice.

Got a Childs birthday or looking for a new dessert for that special dinner party? Try something new, www.icecreamcake.com.au provides recipes, business listings and even directions of where to find someone where to have an Ice Cream cake made.

One of the most essential fundamentals of any kid b day party is the time spent playing party games. If well thought out, they can make fond memories for the birthday child and guests equally; if not, they can be a recipe for disaster. Don't fret! A little planning and common sense are all that's needed to make your game time a massive success!

CAHORS, France For her 100th birthday party last October, Hélène Vialard indulged in her favorite meal -- coq au vin. She adores the local Cahors red wines, occasionally eats a sliver of foie gras, another regional specialty, and says she has no secret for reaching the century mark: 'It just came on its own. I never thought I would live this long.'