Liv and Kaye Hansen are mother and daughter and co-authors of Kids Cakes from the Whimsical Kitchen. Liv

I looooove this book: Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone by Krystina Castella. Her companion website is loaded with inspiring photos. Here’s her recipe for Mojito Pops.

Makes 24 two-ounce ice cube-tray pops, six 8-ounce pops, or eight 6-ounce pops (Note: Or be like me and make six popsicles and three nice sized mojitos to share while you

A trifle can be one of the simplest desserts to make, especially when you use purchased pound cake! Use your favorite combination of berries, preserves and liqueur to make this dessert your own.

No trifle bowl? No problem! While I highly

Still looking for ideas for Fathers Day dinner?

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If you’re having a Derby Party, this is the smartest way to serve Mint Juleps for a crowd. The Mint Simple Syrup is a great thing to keep on hand beyond Derby Day. Use it to sweeten ice tea or

These little cupcakes are made by rolling out large gumdrops and fashioning them into flowers. They’re so easy and I just love how they look.

Try cutting your deviled eggs in half across the center instead of

Parties that make guests linger till well in to the night are the ones that have a welcoming, upbeat yet relaxed mood. And you can create the perfect environment in a matter of moments. Here

Here’s the adorable pine cone cheese ball from my class at EQ. Jay served it at the cocktail class, too.

Pine Cone Cheese Ball
Serves 8 to 10

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours to overnight
Make ahead: Best made a day ahead. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
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