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

Duff Goldman and an 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 [...]

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

Winter White Dessert Party in Gatherings Magazine

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” [...]

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

Recipe: Cupcakes for Two

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 [...]

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

Simple (and Not So Simple) Christmas Cookie Ideas

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 [...]

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November 17, 2011 | by Kim