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Homemade Cupcake Tower Is Pretty Delicious

partysugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:40:20 -0700

A couple of weeks ago I helped assemble a cupcake tower for a friend's wedding. The cupcakes were created by Grace Park, an experienced home cook and avid baker. Although this was Park's second time baking a wedding dessert, making and transporting over 100 cupcakes is no easy task.

After testing several recipes with the bride, Park selected two flavors of cupcakes - chocolate raspberry and lemon pound cake - and topped both with a Swiss meringue frosting. The recipes were from The Australian Women's Weekly Cupcakes and Fairy Cakes cookbook, and the final look of the cupcake tower was inspired by this cake.

For those interested in making wedding cupcakes, Park recommends practicing in advance, thinking out storage, and arranging for helpers to transport the finished cakes. Have you ever made a wedding cake? Or wedding cupcakes? Share your experience below!

To look at a gallery of the cupcake process and check out the completed tower, read more.

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Behind the Scenes: Drink Me Magazine Launch

partysugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:50:42 -0700

On Tuesday March 31st, I helped create the look for Drink Me magazine's launch party at San Francisco's 15 Romolo. Since I conceptualized the decor for Drink Me's first party, they gave me full creative liability at the launch! The Alice in Wonderland theme was alcohol-centric, clean, and fun. Here you will find a closer look at the event and learn how I decorated the stylish speakeasy.

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Behind the Scenes: The Bedazzle Bonanza

partysugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:50:04 -0700

On Sunday, April 5 FabSugar and I invited our gal pals over for bubbly and bedazzling. You saw the plan for the event, and now you can check out the pics from the actual party! Start clicking for a backstage look at our crafty soirée.

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Behind the Scenes: An Earth Hour Birthday Party

partysugar — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:50:25 -0700

Last Saturday night was my sister's birthday. To celebrate, she invited a group of people to her house at 8 p.m. At 8:30, we turned off the lights to observe Earth Hour. I catered the informal event. To find out what was on the menu and check out my sister's fabulous party favor idea, start clicking.

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Behind the Scenes: A Foodie Wedding

partysugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:30:07 -0700

A little while back we came up with 10 ways to turn your wedding into a foodie fantasy. We created this list to help Sabs, a Sugar gal, host her very own foodie wedding! All of her dreams came true last Friday, Aug. 8, when after four years of engagement, she was married! Here, I take you on a behind-the-scenes look at her fabulous foodie ceremony and reception.

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Behind the Scenes: Black and White Luau

partysugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:30:58 -0700

On Saturday night FabSugar hosted her annual summer luau. Instead of throwing a regular luau, Fab's party had a sophisticated, chic black and white theme. While Fab created the look of the luau, I was in charge of the snacks and specialty cocktail. To take a look at the food and decor of our memorable party, click the "Start" button.

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Behind The Scenes: The Sugar SATC After Party

partysugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:30:30 -0700

Last Wednesday night the Sugar Network hosted a private screening of Sex and the City. Naturally the movie was followed by a fabulous fete. I helped plan the after party and now I'm going to share all of the wonderful details with you. To take a closer look at the decor, food, and drinks, click the "Start" button.

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Behind the Scenes: My Sex and the City Party

partysugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:14 -0700

Last Friday night FabSugar and I hosted a Sex and the City Marathon. From the tasty snacks and colorful cocktails - inspired by episodes from the show - to the competitive trivia game and outrageous outfits, the party was fabulous, fun, and a total success. To come party with me and take a closer look at the food and decor of our SATC party, click the "Start" button!

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The Secret Behind the Chef

YumSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:00:18 -0700

Yesterday I brought you a quick video tour of my behind the scenes look at Hubert Keller's show, Secrets of a Chef. While I was there, I chatted with everyone from executive producer Marjorie Poore to the gals from the Culinary Institute who were prepping the back kitchen. It was an amazing morning and completely fascinating to see a show come together. We were there for a few hours - a teeny amount compared to the cast and crew's long 16 hours days - and I can't wait to tell you guys about what I learned. To check out all the details, just hit the "Start" button.

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Yummy Link: Behind the Scenes With a Hotel Pastry Chef

YumSugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:15:00 -0700

Go behind the scenes with Coral Beach Hotel's pastry chef. Be sure you read the crazy story about making Sacher Tortes during a bombing! - What's For Lunch Honey?