Glossy Finish: Brush your store-bought pies with a little beaten egg and bake them in the oven to give off a polished finish. This food trick works for a sweet apple pie just as much as it does for chicken and mushroom ones.
Cocktails: Many stores now sell bottles of pre-made cocktails. Just pour over ice in your best cut-glass tumblers and add a garnish like slices of orange or lemon.
Ice Cream: Get two or three different colors and flavors of ice cream, and line a loaf tin with plastic wrap. Spoon in each flavor to create a layered ice cream cake, and put it back in the freezer to firm up. When ready to serve, turn it out onto a plate and finish with some fresh fruit, a drizzle of chocolate, and even nuts to give it that homemade look.
