I found the super cute Sweet Lollipop Shop on etsy via flickr after posting my own, horribly-lame-in-comparison lollies (seen here). The shop offers every lollipop shape imaginable for every occasion imaginable. A miniscule sweet sampling: this little piggy, a VW … Read More...
Etsy Find: Sweet Lollipop Shop
I found the super cute Sweet Lollipop Shop on etsy via flickr after posting my own, horribly-lame-in-comparison lollies (seen here). The shop offers every lollipop shape imaginable for every occasion imaginable. A miniscule sweet sampling: this little piggy, a VW bug,…
Delicious Links
I always love The Kitchn’s “Delicious Links” collections, especially when I’m featured, tee hee. This week find this Lemon Balm and Verbena Mojito, a Cheese Tray Knife Set, an Oiled Beech Spice Rack and (my) colorful sandwich cookies.
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More 4th of July Desserts
The Hostess with the Mostess blog has compiled a colorful (as in, Red, White and Blue) roundup of Independence Day (for we U.S.ers) desserts HERE. For more ideas, see my prior post HERE.
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More 4th of July Desserts
The Hostess with the Mostess blog has compiled a colorful (as in, Red, White and Blue) roundup of Independence Day (for we U.S.ers) desserts HERE. For more ideas, see my prior post HERE.
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Picasso Pops and More
As one who loved art as a kid, I would’ve coveted this Picasso birthday party idea from Better Homes and Gardens. Plus, the slideshow is full of edible crafts, such as these bright cupcakes, sweet “beads” for jewelry ma… Read More...
Picasso Pops and More
As one who loved art as a kid, I would’ve coveted this Picasso birthday party idea from Better Homes and Gardens. Plus, the slideshow is full of edible crafts, such as these bright cupcakes, sweet “beads” for jewelry making, veggie paints,…
Tutorial: Frost a Smooth Cake
A perfect cake pallette is so important before you start decorating, and for me, it’s the hardest part. Visit Giver’s Log for a great tutorial on frosting a smooth, crumb free cake HERE.
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…Edible Flowers Guide
Visit Good Housekeeping for a guide to which flowers are edible and may be used for decorating cakes. Very useful, especially to learn which flowers (daffodil and tulip, for example) are toxic.
Cocktail Party 101
Visit Better Homes and Gardens for a great slideshow on crafting the basic cocktails: Gibson, Manhattan, Martini, Tom Collins and more. They also cover step by steps for creating a menu that includes shrimp cocktail and polenta with peppers and onions.
…Plating Tips for Entertaining
Plating Tips for Entertaining
Squeeze bottles, dusting, garnish, coulis, curls… so much potential for confusion. I worked very briefly in the kitchen of a fine Washington, DC restaurant. I was supposed to chop fruit for 8 hours a day until they decided to throw … Read More...
Sugar Shapes
Visit Martha to learn how to easily craft these shapes from sugar. A lovely alternative to cubes at a tea party!
Cherry Tomato Lollipops
More Frozen Desserts
Not to overwhelm you with all these frozen desserts (especially for the half of the world who is in the midst of winter now!), but these are too lovely to ignore. Visit Country Living for a slideshow of easy summer desserts…
Gumpaste Strawberry Tutorial
Learn to make these perfect, cute gumpaste strawberries HERE at Cake Journal.
Gumpaste Strawberry Tutorial
Learn to make these perfect, cute gumpaste strawberries HERE at Cake Journal.
If you love baking with Strawberry flavours check out this AMAZING strawberry syrup. Perfect for adding a burst of flavour to your cooking, drinks and cocktails. Strawberry … Read More...
Chocolate Pops
As may be clear by how often I post on sweets on sticks (see HERE for starters), I love sweets on sticks. So of course I must post on these chocolate pops by flagrante delicia. Find the how-tos for making them–made even…