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How to Marble Royal Icing on Sugar Cookies
December 18, 2020
Courtesy of The Chopping Block
We ve seen a lot of viral trends this year, from whipped coffee to three ingredient cloud bread. But some of the most classic kitchen creations never go out of style, and one that s as timeless as it is gorgeous is marbled royal icing on cookies. The swirly-twirly confections are mesmerizing and leave room for creativity. If you ve held off on trying this techinique, you may be surprised to find out that it s easier than it looks (just watch the video above to see for yourself!).
For Lisa Counts, Executive Chef at The Chopping Block in Chicago, the devil is in the details. Sure, you can fling some frosting on a cookie, but for something truly special, it s all about those little touches. Marbling is one of those simple techniques that elevates a humble sugar cookie to something Instagram-worthy. And you can stop right there, or you can continue decorating if you want to pull out all t
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Finding the perfect gift is always hard. This holiday season poses a whole new set of dilemmas for people who prefer to give memorable experiences rather than stuff.
Will that spring concert happen, and if it does, will the recipient feel comfortable going? Is a âdate nightâ gift of dinner and a show still exciting if that means a Netflix subscription and DoorDash gift card?
Should you just give up and wrap up another sweater?
Chicago resident Deirdre Crimmins is among this yearâs gift-givers whoâs decided to play it safe. The 39-year-old typically prefers to give and receive experience-based gifts, like the time her parents gave her a weekend getaway at a bed and breakfast, or the tickets to a Pee-wee Herman show this spring she gave her boyfriend. The show was canceled because of the pandemic, and even though she got her money back, she doesnât plan to give anything similar this year.
Catriona also revealed she had an absolute ball hosting Australia s Funniest Home Videos. I had an absolute ball doing that show. I was asked if I could stay on and do it every week, but it would have meant having to give up Getaway, she said.
Revealed: I definitely was not the right fit for a show called The Chopping Block, although I got to work with Matt Moran, who I m still friends with, she said
This comes after Catriona revealed how her new travel series, Nine s Country House Hunters, has been keeping her busy amid the pandemic.