If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The key to making these edible works of art is royal icing, the glossy mix of meringue powder, powdered ...

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Baking is love made edible, so the saying goes. That baking becomes a profound labor of love when it requires lots of time and effort. For nearly two decades, I’ve been giving batches of love to my ...