Food & Beverage

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Red Velvet Roundup

Felted Red Velvet Cake I love, love, love Red Velvet Cake–it’s my default cake for birthdays and special occasions. Really it’s all about that cream cheese frosting, but that gorgeous contrast of deep red and pure white never fails to delight. (Although I must admit I usually use less than half the food coloring and […]

Wolverine Fangirl Cake

Kimberly Chapman of Austin, Texas shares this rad Wolverine Fangirl Cake she created for the That Takes the Cake! Sugar Arts Show and Competition in Austin. Her entry consisted of this massive centerpiece cake, along with several other side cakes that depicted scenes from the movie and even a hand-piped essay about why she chose […]

Leek and Goat Cheese Tart

Make and Takes showcases this yummy and easy recipe for leek and goat cheese tarts by Lindsey of Cafe Johnsonia. Lindsey writes: I’ve used leeks and goat cheese here-a classic pairing and very appropriate for Spring. Mix it up and try different cheeses and veggies. Any cheese with good melting properties would be fabulous. You […]