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Pink Thing of the Day: Barbie Birthday Cake (But… Why?)

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Photo By Gail

While strolling down Clinton Street on the Lower East Side recently, I passed a neighborhood bakery that I affectionately refer to as the “ghetto bakery” — mostly because the cakes in the window rarely look like anything you’d actually want to eat. Case in point: this Pink Barbie-themed Kids’ Birthday Cake.
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Easter Bunny Cake


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While grabbing a sandwich at Paris Baguette, I spotted this adorable Bunny Cake in the pastry case and had to snap a pic. Shaped like a bunny and filled with strawberry and banana swirled roll cake (omg), this little guy is coated in luscious vanilla buttercream and sprinkled all over with coconut for that authentically  “fuzzy” appearance. Honestly, it’s almost too cute to eat — almost. Is it worth the $47.99 price tag? If you ask me, for something this festive and photogenic (and presumably delicious), probably yes. It’s a centerpiece, a dessert, and a conversation starter all in one. Hoppy Easter, indeed!

Delightful Edible Sugar Flowers for Cakes: The Ultimate Guide

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The Art of Creating Stunning Edible Sugar Flowers

Mastering the Basics: Essential Tools for Sugar Flower Crafting

Creating edible sugar flowers requires specific tools that facilitate the intricate designs and delicate formations essential for these edible masterpieces. At the heart of sugar flower crafting are basic yet vital tools, starting with rolling pins, which allow you to achieve varied thicknesses necessary for different petal types. A set of flower cutters is crucial, as they come in various shapes and sizes, providing versatility to recreate real-life flowers accurately.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Fancy Pink Cake for Giada De Laurentiis

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My much-anticipated Photo-Recap of  the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show is coming very soon . . . but not quite yet. Because all of that hot recapping action takes time. While we wait patiently,  please enjoy this week’s extra-sweet Pink Thing, which comes to you in the form of a Fancy Pink Heart-Shaped Cake that has been personalized to Italian Chef and Food Network Personality, Giada De Laurentiis.
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8 Tips For Planning for the Perfect Grown Up’s Birthday Party

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Planning a birthday party for an adult can be a tough task – as adults are often not as easy to please as kids — so it’s a major responsibility. You’ll want to make sure that it’s a special and memorable event for all. Here are 8 of the main steps for planning a fun birthday party for any adult.

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