Irini just turned six (which I absolutely refuse to believe – how did that happen??!!) and of course, that brought up the vexing (first world) problem of what to get for her birthday. We really didn’t want to buy her any more toys, and she has enough clothes, so that ruled out a lot of…
Irini’s Fairy Garden Party – Raspberry Macarons
I have to start by saying that I am obsessed with French macarons. Ever since I walked into the Laduree store (boutique? cafe? Heaven? Can any word truly describe this wonder?) in Paris on my honeymoon, I have had a macaron obsession that will not die, even after eating many, many truly awful examples that…
Irini’s Fairy Garden Party – Meringue Mushrooms Recipe
I made these meringue mushrooms for Irini’s Fairy Garden Party, but they would also be great for a woodland or ladybug themed party. I saw them originally on Pinterest, here, and figured they couldn’t be too hard, and in the end, not only did they looked amazingly realistic, they were very easy to make. The…
