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CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING | March 3, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Duff Goldman and an Easter Cake

duff easter cake

Time flies. Easter is one month away. Looking at this cute Easter Cake made by Tina, a baker at Mara-Mi Store + Cafe + Studio made me in the mood. I look forward to Spring and warmer weather. The cake looks cheerful, juvenile and sophisticated at the same time. I like how it was decorated from [...]

CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING | February 15, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Winter White Dessert Party in Gatherings Magazine

gatherings magazine white dessert table

If spring is all about colour, winter is a study in white. Or at least it should be. Thanks to mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine, for many of us this winter has been anything a white wonderland. Looking for a little frosty inspiration? Check out the Winter 2012 issue of Gatherings magazine – the “white” [...]

CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING | January 25, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Recipe: Cupcakes for Two

recipe 2 cupcakes brett bara

Trying to stick to your new year’s resolutions, but haven’t quite kicked your cupcake habit? Author, blogger, crafter and designer Brett Bara shared the perfect solution to keep your sweet tooth in check: a small batch recipe that creates two – and only two – chocolate cupcakes, complete with homemade frosting. This idea is perfect for baking [...]

CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING | December 13, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Simple (and Not So Simple) Christmas Cookie Ideas

melting snowman cookies by the decorated cookie blog

I love the tradition of making your own Christmas cookies and bring to as hostess gifts. With a little imagination, some practice and the right supplies, you could arrive with the best decorated cookies this Christmas. I visited The Decorated Cookie blog in search of tutorials and inspirations. What I found was several Wow! factors [...]

CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING

November 17, 2011 | by Kim

Cooking with Kids: Pear Galette

pear galette

Galettes, which are freeform rustic pies, are not meant to look perfect. This makes galettes the ideal tarts to bake with your [...]

CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING

November 7, 2011 | by Kim

Cute Angry Birds Cake Pops from Montreal

angry birds cake pops

As an Angry Birds fan, I am doubly happy to feature these cute creations from La Popshop, a baker located in Montreal. [...]

CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING

November 7, 2011 | by Kim

It’s OK to Play with Mr. Potato Head...

mr. potato head cookies

This is one fun idea where your kids can play with their food. The baker behind Oh, Sugar! Events made her own [...]

CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING

October 10, 2011 | by Kim

5-Minute Martha: Halloween Haunted House...

no-bake halloween haunted house

Being a 5-minute Martha starts by knowing where to spend your time for ultimate impact and where to use shortcuts. Halloween Cakes: [...]

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