Tinting Gum Paste Rose Leaves with Petal Dust [Tutorial]

Cake Decorating, Cake Tutorials, Food, Tutorials

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 […]

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How to Make Realistic Leaves for Gum Paste Roses [Tutorial]

Cake Decorating, Cake Tutorials, Food

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 […]

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Tea Party Ideas for Ladies: 10 Practical Hosting Tips

Food, Hosting, Tutorials, Valentines Day

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 […]

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Gum Paste Roses – Tinting the Roses, Part 5/5 [Tutorial]

Cake Decorating, Cake Tutorials, Food

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 […]

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Gluten-Free Jam Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies [Recipe]


Cookies, Dessert, Food, Gluten Free, Holidays, Recipes, Sweet, Valentines Day

Did you know that making gluten-free shortbread is not only possible, it’s completely delicious? This recipe for gluten-free jam thumbprint cookies is so simple, so satisfying, and so beautiful. Perfect to make for any occasion where cookies are welcome (which I’m pretty sure, is every occasion– especially during the holiday season!).  This is the gluten-free […]

August 26, 2025