A supported comestible comprises a frozen comestible (84), or a non-frozen comestible (102), that is supported by an edible support (60, 62, 64, 68, 70, 72,74, 96, 98, 116). The edible support has sufficient surface area inside the comestible (84, 102) to support the comestible. The edible support has sufficient surface area outside the comestible to provide a utilitarian support for the comestible. Protective, edible mess guards (76, 78), for the hands and fingers, protective, edible drip guards (80), freestanding edible supports (98), edible moisture-proof barriers/coatings and sealants (86), edible supported working models, multi-ingredient supports, mini and large size confections, comestible kits, protective packaging (112), stick alignment device (80, 118), and an "all in one" mold and packaging apparatus for frozen confections (120) are also provided.