Chocolate-Dipped Pecan Shortbread Cookies with Edible Flowers

These dazzling, edible wedding favors are so elegant, you’d never guess that they’re made from packaged cookies! This delightful treat requires no cooking at all, and can be made up fast.  They’re the perfect accompaniment to any lovely event needing a sweet and pretty treat. Edible flowers impart a feeling of beauty and nature, while …

Luscious Lavender and Lemon Meringue Pie

You may think you know meringue until you try this unique take on the classic.  Lavender and lemon marry with sweet meringue in the most sophisticated and scrumptious way – a pie crust. This tart and delectable lemon pie, with a fluffy meringue topping, is infused with fragrant, floral notes of lavender. You’ll find yourself …

Calligraphy and Metallic Effects on Cookies, Edible Inks from Bakers Party Shop

I’m a professional designer for The Bakers Party Shop, and received the products seen below with their generous compliments, to create this project just for you. The content and images, as always, are original, authentic designs brought to you by Ritzy Parties, Inc. As an event planner, it’s vital to have my finger on the pulse …

Recipe: Lavender Essence

Lavender essence is an elegant and unexpected addition to many traditional recipes. I use this to enhance cocktails, desserts, and to make simple syrup. Be sure to use only organic, culinary grade lavender buds. Lavender Essence 1 cup organic culinary grade lavender flowers 2 cups water Bring water to boil, and add the lavender buds. …