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.… Read More ...
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.… Read More ...
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 me on the “line” (ie, the open kitchen to plate desserts) having no training. Picture Lucy in the chocolate factory … 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!… Read More ...
Cherry Tomato Lollipops
What 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.… Read More ...
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 HERE. I love the confetti ice cream pops, kiwi pops and frozen lemon souffle.
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 syrup. It comes in a few different variations but it is certainly a staple in my baking cupboard.… 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 more delectable by gorgeous photography–HERE.… Read More ...
Frozen Vodka Display
Display your bottle of vodka in a block of ice decorated with flowers and fruit. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.… Read More ...
Fox Fortune Cookies
The Kitchn posted on these simple fortune cookie foxes as part of their Nationwide Newspaper Food Section roundup. Find more and read the history of these cookies at the denverpost.com.… Read More ...
Nursery Rhyme Snacks
Little Nummies is a goldmine for an edible crafts column. The site features kid-friendly munchies. Find great inspiration, such as these nursery rhyme snacks. Find the how-tos for creating Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo Peep and Hickory Dickory Dock.
Treats for the Very Hungry Caterpillar
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” The Crafty Crow has assembled an homage HERE, including links to these caterpillar cupcakes at Coco Cake Cupcakes and this caterpillar muffin tin collection from The Masked Mommy. 
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Icebox Cake and More No-Bake Desserts
Cold Frogs
When mining Family Fun earlier today for July 4th ideas (and they are aplenty), I found this sherbet frog and just had to share. Find the how-tos here. Even the lily pad is clever!… Read More ...
Ice Cream Cone Wrappers
This idea from Martha is intended for Independence Day (and the printables are in the red, white and blue way), but I think this is one that translates to any party. Use any printed card stock or craft paper in lieu of the stars and stripes. Find the easy how-tos here.… Read More ...