Ah! The cuteness of this cake is too much. What a fun idea. How is it done, you ask?

Kids know how to party! Check out the latest festive celebrations from the Apartment Therapy's Family channel, which posts kids' parties every day. We'll be bringing you a roundup of these inspiring parties every week.

• Evelynn's County Fair Party
• Emily's Silver & Polka Dot Party
• Nathan's Carnival Party
• Kanaya's Princess Party
• Bella's Book Party

I'm not talking about your favorite pair of jeans (but if you've found the perfect pair, do tell!). I'm talking about why you party the way you do, and who taught you. I came across my baby book recently, and lost about an hour in the pages. As the first daughter, I was the recipient of some pretty intense birthday parties and a meticulous mother who recorded it all, including my height and weight the year of each party. 

A chalkboard menu hangs prominently in our living room, and if you look closely, you'll notice the remnants of a faint inscription scribbled in large capital letters. GUINNESS CAKE! This cake is a special delight my wife prepares for me every year on my birthday. And it gets better every year — one of those things worthy of its own tradition.

Kids know how to party! Check out these festive celebrations from the Apartment Therapy Family channel, which posts kids' parties every day. We'll be bringing you a roundup of these inspiring parties every week.

• Adella's Princess Party
• Callum's Magical Mystery Tour
• Beckett's Sasquatch Explorer Party
• Bird's Big Top Circus Party

One blessing in having such an early Thanksgiving this year is that it gets us into the holiday spirit with a little more time to spare for planning and making gifts. Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's a good time to look ahead to those warm little gifts from the kitchen that are so appreciated by friends, coworkers, teachers, and party hosts. If you're looking for some inspiration for these edible gifts, then we've got you covered. Here are 15 of our all-time most popular homemade gifts, from the best chai mix, to homemade doggie treats, to granola, to beer and pretzel marshmallows. (Yes!) There's a simple, delicious liqueur, and homemade flavored salts. Read on for these and more — each a tasty, simple gift from the kitchen. More

They call this "A Very Good Chocolate Cake." Well, they have lied (they being Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock, the quintessential Southern chefs). A more appropriate title would be, "The Very Best Chocolate Cake." A bold statement, yes, but once you try this moist, rich slice of heaven I think you might agree.

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Q: My husband has a big birthday coming up and has made only one request: carrot cake. While this is seemingly easy (I was over the moon) I'm a vegan and would like to attempt to make a delicious, vegan, layer carrot cake, fit for a dinner party.

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Peaches? In October? Yes, I nabbed a handful of extra-soft, very late season peaches at the market last week, and after I ate a couple I decided to sink the rest into an easy cake for a dinner party. And this turned out to be just the right decision. More

Q: I'm celebrating my birthday this year at Popup Dinner LA. I've invited about 10 people and we are responsible for bringing our own table settings, decorations, and meal. I'm really excited but I don't know what to make for the dinner. I want it to be a classy affair for my birthday. Ideas?

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