Many fun, family memories are created while decorating the annual gingerbread house. Nothing brings out the giggles like icing and sprinkles!!! This year, I also used Sugar Sheets Edible Decorating Paper to decorate our gingerbread house. Read the rest of this post »
How to Make a Santa Claus Cake
December 13th, 2011 by Christina DittmerWhile looking through some old Wilton publications, I came across a photo of a Santa Claus cake that looked like a fun challenge. I am always looking for ideas that have that “wow” factor. If you walk into any party or gathering with this cake, you’re sure to get accolades. Read the rest of this post »
Create Reindeer, Snowman and Gingerbread Boy Cookies Using One Cutter
December 12th, 2011 by Paula IvancictsAs the song goes, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” As Christmas approaches, so do many holiday movies. Some of my favorite childhood holiday memories were spent watching “Frosty the Snowman” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” with my family. My husband and I started that same tradition with our girls when they were little. Read the rest of this post »
A Paint-by-Numbers Christmas
December 7th, 2011 by Kristie SarmientoI admit that I find baking cookies a bit intimidating. When it comes to baking, I’m totally a cupcake girl. I even leave cupcakes for Santa. But when I saw the Wilton Paint-by-Numbers Cookie Pan, I decided to give it a shot. I mean, it’s paint-by-numbers… how much easier can it get? Read the rest of this post »
Gifts from the Heart (and Kitchen)
December 6th, 2011 by Cassie DietrichThe first food gift I ever made was a batch of brownies for our neighbor’s anniversary. I felt very grown up since this was the first time I was unsupervised in the kitchen. After the brownies cooled, I cut them into squares and dusted them with a liberal amount of powdered sugar. After wrapping them in foil, I finished off the delicious gift with yarn I found in my mom’s sewing supplies and walked them proudly next door. Read the rest of this post »
Decorate Shiny and Bright Cookies Using Color Flow Icing
December 2nd, 2011 by Valerie PradhanIt’s about that time of year again, so why not try something new to jazz up your holiday cookies? The color flowing technique is so simple and easy, but the sleek and professional results will have your guests thinking you slaved for hours. Read the rest of this post »
‘Tis the Season…To Host a Gingerbread Decorating Party!
November 30th, 2011 by Victoria JaplonAs an employee of Wilton, I am always inspired by our vast array of products. This year, I decided to host a Gingerbread House decorating party and I used all kinds of great Wilton products to make it a memorable party for all of our guests. We decided to host it early in the season when people are not as busy. What a great way to kick off the holidays! Read the rest of this post »
Thanksgiving Pop Place Cards
November 14th, 2011 by Paula IvancictsWhen talking about Thanksgiving food, I always think of pumpkin pies and turkeys. Well this year, I turned that turkey into a dessert creating whimsical treats and table place cards. Read the rest of this post »
Sweet Treats for a Fun Sleepover!
November 9th, 2011 by Shawn BrodaMy niece Samantha just turned 7, and part of her gift was something she’s been begging for…a sleepover at Auntie Shawn’s! I knew she’d want to do some sort of decorating project, but we only had an hour or two for fun before bedtime. We’ve done cookies and cupcakes so many times in the last few years that I decided to introduce her to something new – candy making! Read the rest of this post »
Revisiting a Classic – Chocolate Chip Cookies
November 4th, 2011 by Beth SomersSome things are timeless – Elvis Presley, the smell of dryer sheets, and traditional chocolate chip cookies. These are a few of the things that I’ll love forever, but there’s always room for change and improvement. I mean, there are actually some really great covers of Elvis tunes out there! But about those cookies… Read the rest of this post »