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pancakewriterGet tips for making designs and words and all kinds of fun shapes out of pancakes using a ketchup bottle HERE at evite.com blog.

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july4cakepopsI know I already said I posted on my last July 4th dessert, but now I really mean it. Visit bakerella, queen of the cake pop, to see a lovely tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces.

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moviesLove sweets? Love movies? (Did anyone answer no to either?) Visit CakeSpy for a nice, long list of movies embedded with desserts. (Below is the armadillo groom’s cake from Steel Magnolias.) movies2

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greenslimeSo the glue and Borax make this DIY slime inedible, I suppose, but it’s still recipe-like. Find the how-tos to make your own slime HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.

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flagcakeI thought I was done hounding you with sweet versions of the Red, White and Blue, especially as I force non-U.S.ers to watch, but then I saw this cake and had to post. An image of the flag found in…

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lollyshop3I 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,…

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kitchnlinksI 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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july4thdesserts_1The 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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picasso3As 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 mapicasso1king, veggie paints,…

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1-how-to-frost-a-cakeA 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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edibleflowersVisit 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.

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martiniVisit 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.

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plating3Squeeze 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…

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sugarshapesVisit Martha to learn how to easily  craft these shapes from sugar. A lovely alternative to cubes at a tea party!

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cherry-tomato-lollipops-lg-2What a cute idea for an appetizer. I’m so used to sweet things on sticks, these definitely struck me as unique. Visit Redbook for the how-tos.

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