This type of gorgeous, ornate and intricately piped cake has always fascinated me. Who began piping royal icing in this style? How is it done?
Toba Garrett, author of The Well-Decorated Cake, briefly explains the origins in the following excerpt of her book (p. 66):
In the 1890’s to 1920’s, ...
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Sweet Shoppe Cookies
The stuff of dreams - that's what this Sweet Shoppe Birthday Party was made of.
Shelley of How Does She threw the most adorable party for her twin daughters', Chloe and Sophi's, first birthday.
A pink sweet table with this cupcake centerpiece and all sorts of treats!
An ice cream buffet, cute ...
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Cookies for a Cause
If you love sugar cookies even just a little bit, you're going to love what I'm about to share with you!
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Emily Reiman of Sugar & Meringue celebrated National Sugar Cookie Day (July 9th), this year by creating a free on-line flip-book filled with sugar cookie recipes, decorating ...
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Chocolate Seashell Cupcakes
Not much says summer more than seashells and sand. In this case, the 'sand' is brown sugar and the 'shells' made of white and milk chocolate.
I'd been waiting for summer to make these and am finally able to post them.  Vanilla cupcakes covered in light blue vanilla buttercream and topped with ...
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Giveaway! Vestli House Cupcake Liners
Have you seen these beautiful cupcake liners by Vestli House?
I love their unique and elegant patterns:
I bought quite a few liners - some to make my own cupcakes with, and some to give away to you!
WINNERS of Vestli House Cupcake Liners!
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TLC Cake Crew Challenge – Summer Dessert
If you're following me on facebook or twitter, you may have noticed me mention how excited I am to be part of TLC's Cake Crew. TLC, home of the show Cake Boss, has invited myself and a group of other cake-obsessed bloggers to be part of crew sharing sweet secrets and taking part in friendly ...
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