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My Farewell to Edible Crafts

July 2, 2013 by Meaghan Mountford

Dear Edible Crafts readers,

It’s with a very heavy heart that I tell you all I’m leaving my post as Edible Crafts editor. I’ve written over 6,000 posts in almost five years. This blog is a part of my every day, ingrained in me so much it alters how I view the world. I’m always hunting, looking, searching for fun food, not just on the computer but everywhere around me. I’ve seen so many food trends come and go, come and stay, and witnessed great changes in how we search for inspiration and ideas.

I thought I would be here forever, but alas, I just can’t juggle different blogs, my real life and most of all, parenting two young children. (So um, blame the new baby. I do all the time.) Not if I want to give this blog the attention it deserves, and you the attention you deserve. As I frantically search for posts while a baby cries and my poor kid whines about being neglected, I risk missing the best in what is clever and creative out there on your blogs and in my own home, so I know it’s best to hand over the reins to a fresh, new, eager fun food hunter.

My deepest thanks to the blog owners and my friends, Shellie and Vikram, for giving me this amazing opportunity to work and live in the world of Edible Crafts. I’m forever grateful.

I hope you will continue to visit all the new and wonderful things to come on Edible Crafts! And I hope you’ll stop by and visit me, too, over at TheDecoratedCookie. Please keep in touch!

I love and will miss you, Edible Crafts.

All the best,

Meaghan

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Comments

  1. Cakewhiz says

    July 2, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    I am sad to hear you are leaving edible crafts but family comes first. I wish you all the best Meaghan 🙂

  2. Leslie says

    July 2, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Thank you for doing such good work. I will miss reading your posts. Best of luck on your new ventures!

  3. Rachel says

    July 2, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Sorry to see Edible Crafts go. Thanks so much for posting our ideas at the My Own Ideas blog!

  4. Lisa@hooplapalooza says

    July 2, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    oh Meaghan! 6000 posts is a heckuva lot of work! and i enjoyed every single one of the ones i read so far! i cannot thank you enough for all the opportunities you have given me as a newbie blogger by featuring my food crafting. i wish you and your family all the best and kudos to you for seeing family as priority. take good care. see you over at The Decorated Cookie! XO

  5. Jaan L says

    July 3, 2013 at 9:53 am

    Sorry to see you go, but wishing you all the happiness you want. Will still see you on the decorated cookie. take care

  6. Vikram Goyal says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Hi Rachel,

    Just a clarification – Meaghan is leaving us, but this blog stays on. 🙂

    We will be running this blog and continue to find new edible craft ideas.

    We are very sad to see Meaghan go. She has done a wonderful job and we completely understand her wanting to leave. She will be missed heaps.

    Vikram & Shellie

  7. Lynn says

    July 4, 2013 at 7:54 am

    You have done a FANTASTIC job and I love reading this blog every single day! Best of luck to you.

  8. Karen @ Sugartown Sweets says

    July 18, 2013 at 10:29 am

    We will miss you here Meaghan..but of course we know that the children come first. Thank you for posting some of my food crafts over the last year. We wish you all the best. 🙂

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10 Ice Cubes That Instantly Elevate Champagne

Elegant flavour cubes to add sparkle, colour, and effortless glamour to your next glass.

Champagne has a way of making even the smallest moment feel worth celebrating. But if you’ve ever wanted to dress up your bubbles without turning your kitchen into a full cocktail bar, flavoured ice cubes are a beautiful, simple upgrade.

They melt slowly, add subtle flavour, and make your glass look like something you’d order in a rooftop bar — except you’re probably standing in your kitchen, still wearing comfy pants, hiding from the dog who’s trying to steal the cheese board. Relatable.

And the best part? You can freeze these weeks ahead, so when guests arrive (or when you finally collapse after a long day), all you have to do is drop in a cube and top it with Champagne.

Here are 10 elegant Champagne-friendly ice cubes, each designed to add colour and sophistication to your favourite bottle.

1. Classic Strawberry Champagne Cube (Blush Pink)

Per cube:
• 1–2 strawberry slices
• 1 rose petal (optional)
• Fill with water

Adds a soft pink blush and gentle berry sweetness.

2. Lemon Twist Sparkle Cube (Bright Gold)

Per cube:
• A curl of lemon peel
• 1 tiny lemon segment
• Fill with sparkling water

Brightens up drier Champagnes and adds brunch-energy sparkle.

3. Pear + Vanilla Luxe Cube (Creamy White)

Per cube:
• 1 pear slice
• A sliver of vanilla bean
• Fill with water

Soft, elegant, and perfect for cosy winter evenings.

4. Raspberry + Elderflower Blush Cube (Romantic Pink)

Per cube:
• 2 raspberries
• ½ tsp elderflower cordial
• Fill with water

Adds subtle sweetness and makes a stunning brunch cocktail.

5. Blood Orange Sunset Cube (Vibrant Orange)

Per cube:
• 1 thin slice blood orange
• Fill with water

Turns budget bubbles into a chic citrus cocktail.

6. Lavender Champagne Serenity Cube (Soft Violet)

Per cube:
• Pinch of culinary lavender
• 1 piece lemon peel
• Fill with water or cooled chamomile tea

Smells like a spa, tastes like a holiday.

7. Blackberry + Mint Celebration Cube (Deep Purple)

Per cube:
• 2 blackberries
• 1 mint leaf
• Fill with water

Gives Champagne a jewel-tone glow.

8. Edible Gold Rose Cube (Luxury Gold + Pink)

Per cube:
• 1 small edible rose petal
• Pinch of edible gold dust
• Fill with water

If “Champagne but make it fancy” had a mascot, it would be this.

9. Grapefruit + Rosemary Chic Cube (Coral + Green)

Per cube:
• 1 small grapefruit segment
• 1 rosemary tip
• Fill with water

For those who like a more grown-up, botanical sparkle.

10. Lychee + Lime Exotic Cube (Soft White + Green)

Per cube:
• 1 canned lychee (halved)
• A tiny lime twist
• Fill with water

Light, fresh, and beautifully aromatic — perfect for summer Champagne.

Hosting Hack: The Champagne Cube Bar

Arrange bowls of colourful cubes on a platter beside the chilled bottle, and let guests build their own glass. It’s simple, stunning, and makes even a casual gathering feel like New Year’s Eve.

Make-Ahead Note

These cubes freeze beautifully for at least a month, so they’re a brilliant little “do it now, enjoy it later” trick — especially helpful when life gets busy and you still want a touch of sparkle.

My Favourite Amazon Ice Cube Trays

I’ve tried cheap trays, weird silicone ones that smell like the cupboard, and everything in between. These are the ones that never leave my freezer, especially in December:

Large Square Cocktail Ice Tray – perfect for rosemary sprigs, citrus slices, and whole cranberries. 

Sphere Ice Mold for Festive Cocktail Balls – this makes those gorgeous big cocktail spheres that look so elegant in champagne coupes or gin glasses. 

Jumbo Ice Cube Tray With Lid – great when you’re prepping for a  party and don’t want your ice smelling like last week’s leftovers. I love the ones with the lids as I can stack them and make bulk batches, but putting the lid on does mean you can’t have sprigs sticking out. So I mix and match.

For something a little extra special , I have this rose mold and love it.

These dried flowers are also great for popping into drinks- Dried ones mean you can buy them ahead of time , ready to go.

Use whatever shape suits your drink style — cubes feel classic, spheres feel bougie, and no one is mad either way.

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