How-To's
Do you want to learn how to mold chocolates, decorate fun cupcakes, make the perfect flakey pie crust or process dill pickles? We have lots of ideas, recipes, hints and great fun articles for cake decorating, candy making, home canning and baking. Discover new ways to have fun in your kitchen!
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Gift Basket Ideas
Tired of giving the same basket of flowers or fruit? -
Spectacular, Yet Simple
"Wow! That is so cute! You are really creative!" That is what your family and friends will say to you whe... -
The Red, White and Blue of Memorial Day, Part 1
by Jane Remley Soon it will be here. We"ve ... -
The Red, White and Blue of Memorial Day, Part 2
Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe - This cake will be tunneled and filled with a cream and strawberry mixture. -
Children's Weatherproof Party
By: Patricia Daughrity Treasure your child's party with a hunt for a pot of gold! First, decide in what fo... -
Candy Color
Here are suggested colors to use with the different flavored candies that you may make: White: Vanill... -
Real Chocolate vs. Chocolate Coatings
Although Merckens chocolate and coatings (called confectionery or summer coating) may look similar, they are differen... -
Melting Caramel in the Microwave
Place caramel in a microwave-safe dish. Cook... -
Molding Confectionery Candies
Easy tips for molding delicious confectionery candies!