kinda genius: serve it up cakestand Posted by Angela M. in cooking, entertaining This little gizmo seems to be following me. Every time I open a magazine, there it is telling me how badly I need it in my life. I’m finally going to surrender and add one to my utensil drawer. It’s the Serve It Up cake stand pedestal, which has a porcelain base and suction cup top. It comes in two sizes ($30/$20) and...

Lauren Salkeld, epicurious.com:  When it comes to organizing a buffet, entertaining pros usually recommend arranging dishes at different heights. It makes for a more visually pleasing table, but perhaps more importantly, it means your guests will have less trouble reaching all the delicious food you're serving. Cake stands are one approach and many hosts place boxes or various makeshift stands underneath the tablecloth to prop up their plates and platters....