Getting friends together for an impromptu gathering is one of the finer parts of spring and summer weekends. And when there's ice cream involved, what could be better? More

If you're doing any special occasion baking, you'll want to know about Fancy Flours. This is your one stop shop for baking supplies and decorations, from kitschy to classic.
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I've always preferred eating ice cream out of a bowl, and not just at home. I like the little spoons at ice cream shops, how they enable me to dig in and get a few flavors in one mouthful. I like not worrying about catching all the drips. But I'll admit: it is a little bit of a letdown when I get to the bottom of my non-edible bowl and my companion (say, my husband) is just starting to crunch into his cone, getting ever closer to what we both know will be that last taste of melted ice cream puddled in the bottom tip. Oh, sweet, sweet ending. So, in my effort to stave off any more anti-climactic ice cream experiences, I went looking for the best of both worlds: edible ice cream bowls! More

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.

• Dean's "Dean's List" Party
• Ava's Carousel Party
• Wylie's Favorite Things Party
• Cameron's Sock Monkey Party
• Sophie Bird's Sunshine Party

Want something refreshing and non-alcoholic to serve at your next barbecue or family gathering? How about one of these colorful, frosty drinks? Just grab your blender. More

As summer gets underway, there will be lots of reasons to decorate the table: birthdays, holidays, barbecues. This one's a cute idea that conjures a cool treat: More

Yes, yes, yes — we know. We've put practically any food that will hold still in a canning jar. But honestly, when it comes to parties, food in jars is just practical! Check out this prepped-ahead-of-time ice cream party buffet that's served up in a bird bath! More

Q: I'm making a graduation cake, and I wanted to use a recipe for an old-fashioned boiled icing that I really like. The party is outside though, and I was concerned about it melting, so I was wondering if that frosting would be okay or if there are other frosting recipes that would be better?

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Oh, hello there! Were you just thinking you'd like a bite of cheesecake without the bother of water baths or a hot kitchen? One that would, perhaps, win you friends and earn you accolades at backyard picnics this summer? Why, me too! Great minds really do think alike. More

I can't begin to count the number of dinner parties I've had that have ended with ice cream as dessert. As much as I love to bake a pie or a cake or whip up something brûléed, sometimes the only way I can make a dinner party manageable on a busy schedule is to serve scoops of high-quality, store-bought ice cream for dessert. And so far, no one's complained! More