The Dramatic, Theatrical Dessert to Serve Post-Holiday: Easy-To-Make Baked Alaska Recipe to Wow Your Guests

 

Baked Alaska - photo courtesy Bernzomatic Blowtorches

If entertaining and dining is not only homegrown, seasonal, and delicious -- but also a bit of theater - then, think about making Baked Alaska for your next dinner party.  

After all, you’ll need a bit of a sparkly topper after all the holiday desserts. 

This fire and ice dessert never fails to add drama; sure to elicit gasps of delight - and applause - from your guests.  

That this elegant dessert is oh-so-easy to make - is a behind the stage secret. Here’s how: 

Connecting the Gold Dots To Create An Abundant, Happy Holiday Table Design

 

It’s said that one of the reasons we all love dots so much is that dots are linked to the amygdala or the emotion in our brains proving why we’re attracted to the shape. Plus, the dots mix play with abundance ~ two things that are proven to bring joy.

Subconsciously, I must’ve just felt the liveliness and energy that dots make us feel, so I was drawn to celebrating our holiday table with happy, gold dots as a design theme.

Here’s how I layered this timeless and versatile look:

Extra, Extra, Read All About It!* This Tablescape Offers Your Guests the Inside Scoop!

 

What’s Black & White and “read” all over?!

The Art of the Tablescape is telling a story with style and creativity while showcasing a welcoming, inviting place to dine with your guests.

Well, my latest table setting hews particularly close to the storytelling that is so key to art (and me). In fact, this design theme is ~ News!  As in news stories in good ol’ fashioned newsprint and magazines. 

The characteristic newsprint colors of black & white made for an elevated, sophisticated composition, I’m happy to “report!” (Can’t stop the news references 🙂)

The accessories made for a whimsical, rich news story.

Here’s how: