Gum Paste Roses – The Full Rose, Part 4/5 [Tutorial]

Cake Decorating, Cake Tutorials, Food

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 […]

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Gum Paste Roses – The Medium Rose, Part 3/5 [Tutorial]

Cake Decorating, Cake Tutorials, Food

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 […]

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Gum Paste Roses – The Rose Bud, Part 2/5 [Tutorial]

Cake Decorating, Cake Tutorials, Food

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 […]

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How to Make Homemade Sour Cherry Pie Filling [Recipe]

Christmas, Dessert, Easter, Food, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sweet, Vegan

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 […]

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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