Some weeks ago I finished a tutorial on how to make gum paste roses for cake decorating, and then I followed that up with a brief note on making gum paste leaves as well. In this post, I want to show you how to color those gum paste rose leaves with petal dust, for the […]
Over the last few weeks, I’ve shared the process of making gum paste roses for decorating cakes. And, one day, while I riffled through my cake supplies, I came across one of my favourite gum paste tools – A silicone leaf veiner! I wasn’t planning to make a leaf tutorial, but I figured that I really […]
Today I’m delighted to show you, step-by-step, how to plan and host a tea party. In this post, I will share 10 practical tips for the everyday person to plan, prepare, and host a tea party (at any scale of attendance). Use this post to plan a simple party for yourself and a friend or […]
Okay everyone, we’ve finally made it to the last post of my gum paste rose tutorial! So far, we’ve made the rose base, the rose bud, the medium rose (half bloom roses), and the full rose (a full bloom rose).. and today, we get to change its color! In this post, I’ll teach you all about tinting gum paste roses to […]
Ok everybody, we’ve made it to the last step of making our gum paste edible roses! If you’ve been following me for the past little while, you would have first learned to make the rose base, then the rose bud, and then the medium rose (half bloom roses). Today, we’re moving on to the next […]
Today I want to teach you how to make an edible gum paste medium rose (half bloom rose). In previous posts, I shared with you the first two steps to get to this point: making the rose base, then the rose bud. Next, I’ll show you how to add rose petals to make these beautiful […]
Continuing on from my last post, today I’m going to teach you how to make the second part of the edible rose… The rose bud! Since roses are one of the most popular flowers to make out of gum paste, I’ve decided that making a sugar rose should be something you all have the opportunity […]
Hey everybody! Today I want to start the process of teaching you how to make a simple gum paste rose (an edible, realistic looking rose for decorating cakes). These sugar flowers are one of the most popular flowers for weddings, anniversaries, and much more! They are beautiful edible pieces of art, and they can look […]
Today I want to teach you how to make homemade sour cherry pie filling; this recipe can be canned for later use or used right away. Cherry pie filling is one of the most magical things, and when sour cherries are an option… my goodness. There is really nothing like it. Sweet cherries vs. sour […]
This easy gluten-free quinoa tabbouleh recipe is one of my favorite salads, and I know you’re going to love it too! This classic middle eastern salad tastes like the best of summer and is loaded with fresh herbs and vegetables. It’s been one of my go-to top picks in recent years, and I’m excited to […]
