cheyjohn wrote:
> I remember several years ago coming across a recipe where you used the
> sugared mint leaves, spice drops and the like, and made them into other
>
> shapes. I can't for the life of me find any info on them now. Does
> anyone else know what I am talking about? I think I remember the basic
>
> idea but wanted to make sure. I need to make easy flowers and such for
> a dirt cake this weekend. Thanks!

You cut the gumdrops into slices, roll them in sugar, flatten a bit
and then use the pieces to form petals and leaves. I could never get
it to work so switched to marzipan.

-L.