Decorating the sugar skulls is one of the kids’ favorite activities in the household of Mexican cookbook author Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack. Her kids like to draw on them with royal icing, adding their ...

There are two types of Mexican sugar skulls: those made to eat and those made for decoration. Thankfully, Mexican cookbook author Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack has offered a solution, mini lemon sugar ...

Plus, learn how to make your own. Sugarcane isn’t indigenous to Mexico, but rather a product of colonialism. The concept for sugar skulls, in fact, originated in Palermo, Italy, where sugary ...

One of the more recognized symbols associated with Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations are the calavera de azúcar (sugar skulls) that decorate ceremonial ofrenda (altars) and tombstones ...

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LANSING - For people looking for a family-friendly event centered around Day of the Dead, Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center at 204 E. Mt. Hope Ave. is offering free sugar skull making classes ...

We live in the Mission and Dia de los Muertos is a huge holiday here. Within the traditions of the day, sugar skulls play a meaningful role, representing deceased loved ones who living celebrants want ...

Chicago families can celebrate Halloween this October with free and low-cost events, from decorated houses to fall festivals and zoo activities. These outings give parents... Flyover Chicago, located ...

We stopped by Cakes By Felicia to decorate sugar skull cakes and talk about how Chef Felicia blends art, culture, and creativity in every design. And here’s the icing on the cake- if you order a sugar ...

Sugar skulls, also called calaveritas de azúcar (or calaveritas, for short), are literally skulls made from sugar. They’re found in Mexico and Mexican households for the Day of the Dead, or Día de los ...