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I am more of a book person than online, and highly recommend almost any of the books by Debbie Brown- her instructuions are clear, most books include great pictures at different steps and her methods ...

The only flavor that I have found in Rich's Bettercreme is Chocolate - I refer to it as a chocolate mousse.

It is really easy to whip up, I typically use it as a filling, though I have also frosted ...

I really like my convenction oven - it does cook quicker - so you need to turn down the temp abotu 25 degrees and check sooner than the recommended time.

I purchased it for baking, however, find wh ...

I am also a Satin Ice fan - I find it easy to work with and I love thier vibrant colors, which mix well with white or ivory if you want a toned down color.

The other fondant I use frequently is C ...

American Cake Decorator list events in the back of thier magazine. I just checked and events are also listed on thier web page, under the events tab:

ww.americancakedecorating.com

The advantage of doing 5-6 cookies is that you can have small stations set up to share each technique (not to mention more fun for the girls)
I did a party for my niece; the decorated 5-6 cookies and ...

I have seen classes range between the $25 mentioned up to around $65. Depending on who is teaching, whether it is hands on and if supplies are included.

One reason I did not get the 6 quart is I prefer the tilt head rather than the bowl lift type. Also, sometimes for smaller batches it is nice having a smaller bowl. I think you made the right decisi ...

Ganache is just melted chocolate and cream. The more cream, the smoother and the 'softer' that it will stay.

Very cute ! coloring your cookie dough really made it work well.

Try lfilling and crumbcoating your cakes and then etting them 'settle' overnight before putting your fondant on - this should help.

fruit roll ups are quite versitile and can be cut up for designes (think rolling curves) and for leaves/stems of flowers on top or the sides of cakes.

I use a round #12 for cupcakes (regular size) and finds it works well.

I find that using a paintbrush with a little water works fine - do not use to much water, or you will have a mess. (colors can bleed and the fondant can become overly sticky)

i used one box, with the extender and thought that it was not enough. Next time I will be going with two boxes - filling the pan more and then use any extra for cupcakes.