Edible Wreath

The top one .. 200 degrees F for about 1.5 hours, the lower one, 275 for an hour or so. 

Low and slow to get it white. The top one leaves got switched out to holly, to look a bit more seasonal. Pavlova, whipped cream, fruit.  Idea taken from British Baking Show.  New Zealander at party said I got it right in terms of constancy..and apparently the Pavlova originated in NZ...in honor of visiting ballerina.  

Buche de Noel...for birthday cake

Used whipped cream shaded with cocoa..so it didn't get too dark...wasn't intent, but didn't want to add food coloring, and wanted the lightness of the cream vs frosting. Made the mushrooms (too big, but)...meringue.

Pipe Cleaner Ornaments -- Star and Candy Cane

6 sparkly pipe cleaners twisted at top, bowed, and "conjoined" at center. 

Take a red/white or red/white/green pipe cleaner, bend it in half.  Hold at the fold, and twist gently so it doesn't get "bent" on straight part.  Then, fold over for "u."  String together with fishing line to hang down windows, or just hang on tree limbs.