Ice the centre layer, then use a thin layer of frosting for a crumb coat (to seal in cake crumbs), and finally, add a layer of frosting to cover the cake and bring it to a decorative finish.

Watch this short video as our assistant food editor, Irene Ngo, demonstrates the best and easiest way to frost a layer cake.

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Recipes

How do you easily slice eggplant? First by taking a section off the top and bottom, to keep it stable on the cutting board. Then the eggplant can be into many thin slices with a sharp knife.

Associate food editor Irene Ngo shows how to easily slice eggplant by first taking a slice off the side to keep it stable on the cutting board and keeping the stem intact. Then she cuts the eggplant into many thin slices.

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Food editor Amy Rosen demonstrates three quick and easy ways to separate egg yolks and whites.

Health icon Jillian Michaels recently visited the Chatelaine offices as part of her Maximize Your Life tour. We sat down with her to chat all things health, happiness and being the best you!

Watch as our style team goes on location in sunny Arizona to create an editorial with summer's best looks.

Videos

How to ice a layer cake

The best way to slice eggplant

The three best ways to separate an egg

Jillian Michaels talks health, fitness and finding balance

Behind the scenes of our July 2013 fashion story