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Sweetopia http://www.sweetopia.net Women's lifestyle & sugar craft blog Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:39:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Interview with Julia Usher & Cookie Swap Book GIVEAWAY!

* Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link to download. * Right click here if you’d like to download the audio file [mp3] * I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but, look at this one! Cookie inspiration at its finest and without even cracking the cover! Julia Usher is the [...] Related posts:

]]> http://www.sweetopia.net/2010/03/interview-with-julia-usher-cookie-swap-book-giveaway/ What’s been keeping me busy?

Just wanted to say hi and let you know that, among other things, this is what’s been keeping me busy lately: Or who, I should say. Sorry about the blurry pics. I didn’t want to take too many photos, even if they didn’t turn out. (Don’t want to scare him). This is Lionel, a Lionhead Lops, 3-month old [...] No related posts.]]> http://www.sweetopia.net/2010/03/whats-been-keeping-me-busy/ Part 2 – How to Prevent Air Bubbles in Royal Icing

Little craters in royal icing have always been a bit problematic for me. There doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of information on them out there. It’s been a bit of an experimental journey, but my main theory was that air in the royal icing was causing the indents. When it began to dry the icing would settle and [...] Related posts:

]]> http://www.sweetopia.net/2010/02/part-2-how-to-prevent-air-bubbles-in-royal-icing/ How to Prevent Air Bubbles in Royal Icing

I was going to just wish you a Happy Valentine’s but thought I’d turn this post into something helpful for you too. You may have noticed the air bubbles in these cookie pics already. My Sweetopia fairy cookies were a bit rushed… Because I was hurrying I ended up making a few blunders. Check out the air bubbles in the icing [...] Related posts:

]]> http://www.sweetopia.net/2010/02/how-to-prevent-air-bubbles-in-royal-icing/ Winner of Martha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes & the Cupcake Charm!

Time to announce the winner of Martha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes and the Cupcake Charm necklace! Thank you all for entering; it was fun to see your responses and many of you left really sweet, informative and encouraging comments! Thank you!! Hélène, Grace, Lisa and Courtney P.; you asked about the winter coat. Click here for the coat’s details. * Drumroll please. [...] Related posts:

]]> http://www.sweetopia.net/2010/02/winner-of-martha-stewarts-wedding-cakes-the-cupcake-charm/ Christmas Cabaret 2009

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Every year our secondary school hosts an evening event called the Christmas Cabaret, where dance, drama and music classes, as well as auditioned acts, perform in front of an audience of parents, teachers, students etc. My hospitality classes prepare food for the event. This past Christmas and last Christmas (see here for last year’s event), we hosted [...] Related posts:

]]> http://www.sweetopia.net/2010/02/christmas-cabaret-2009/ Wishlist and Favorite Things GIVEAWAY!!

I thought I’d have a little giveaway to add some sunshine to the February blahs! The giveaway includes two of my wishlist/favorite things here… I’m sure you’ll guess by the end of the post which ones they are. A clue; sorry, it’s not a Oprah-esque giveaway! * This post isn’t really sugar related, but I do have [...] Related posts:

]]> http://www.sweetopia.net/2010/02/wishlist-and-favorite-things-giveaway/ How to Make Olympic Mascot Cookies

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In less than two weeks the Vancouver 2010 winter Olympics will begin! I keep seeing the adorable mascots, Miga, Quatchi, Sumi and Muk Muk wherever I go and was inspired to make cookies of them. If you get a chance, check out the Olympic Mascot website (A whole website with games, activities and videos - it’s GREAT for kids!). The [...] Related posts:

]]> http://www.sweetopia.net/2010/01/how-to-make-olympic-mascot-cookies/ Top 10 Practical Tips for Decorating Cookies

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These ideas aren’t ones that necessarily help the actual decorating of cookies; they’re the practical tips that make the preparation and overall experience faster and easier. Hope you find them helpful! If you’re interested in tips on the decorating process itself, I’ve got an in-depth tutorial here and my top 10 decorating tips here. * Practical Ideas for Decorating [...] Related posts:

]]> http://www.sweetopia.net/2010/01/top-10-practical-tips-for-decorating-cookies/ Baking for Haiti

Life has been busy (I’ve missed blogging!), but I really can’t complain… I’m blessed in so many ways; even on the hard days I’m lucky to have my funny DH, good family, friends, health, a roof over my head and so much more… including finding a passion such as my ’sugar hobby’ and this blog. The tragedy in [...] Related posts:

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