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| Topic: Anybody ever done anything for twin brides? |
designsbydelights
Replies: 6
Views: 247
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 Forum: Cake Ideas
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:43 pm Subject: Anybody ever done anything for twin brides? |
| I did this for sisters a couple of years ago, each one kept one of the top cakes. The half rounds had the names of the brides and grooms |
| Topic: Which mixer is best? |
designsbydelights
Replies: 27
Views: 729
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:35 am Subject: Which mixer is best? |
| I love, love, love my KA Pro. Another little tidbit....... I have a 5 year old KA hand mixer, yesterday I decided to put it out to pasture. I bought a 6 speed Oster - 250 watts - I found at Target. ... |
| Topic: Does black fondant turn your mouth black? |
designsbydelights
Replies: 10
Views: 253
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:25 am Subject: Does black fondant turn your mouth black? |
| When I read the question, Cotrno, You and I obviously had the same first thought! This "poo" trivia is best shared with customers, young and OLD! |
| Topic: How do I stack a tiered cake more gracefully? |
designsbydelights
Replies: 16
Views: 705
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:17 am Subject: How do I stack a tiered cake more gracefully? |
| Well see - that's about the most clever idea I've ever heard!!You can learn new things after 17 years! I've always used a big off-set spatula my Daddy used when he was a cook during WW2 - and I thou ... |
| Topic: transport cakes already stacked |
designsbydelights
Replies: 7
Views: 153
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:08 am Subject: transport cakes already stacked |
| I did it today with a wedding cake - 16" bottom and 12" top. Drove a stake through it's little heart, went 20 or so miles and added the 8" top - viola! |
| Topic: Wedding Coordinator Said My Cake Was Ugly!!!!! |
designsbydelights
Replies: 215
Views: 20000
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:40 am Subject: Wedding Coordinator Said My Cake Was Ugly!!!!! |
| And your cake was beautiful! |
| Topic: Wedding Coordinator Said My Cake Was Ugly!!!!! |
designsbydelights
Replies: 215
Views: 20000
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:37 am Subject: Wedding Coordinator Said My Cake Was Ugly!!!!! |
| Chances are if she would say something like that to you, she says equally offensive things to other wedding vendors. Don't worry, she won't be around very long. Before too long, she will be wonderi ... |
| Topic: wilton recipie buttercream not working |
designsbydelights
Replies: 16
Views: 318
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:26 am Subject: Changes to Wilton Snow White Buttercream in 2008 yearbook |
| Don't know whether this is the problem, but...... I just brought home the new 2008 Yearbook. I always make a batch of Snow White Buttercream to add (as needed for piping stiffer decorations) to my e ... |
| Topic: cheesecake help please :) |
designsbydelights
Replies: 4
Views: 143
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:47 pm Subject: cheesecake help please :) |
| looong, loooow and maybe a water bath? I bake at 300 degrees |
| Topic: AHHHH!! Help with candy melts please!! |
designsbydelights
Replies: 10
Views: 334
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:44 pm Subject: AHHHH!! Help with candy melts please!! |
| I live in Austin - I get your frustration with the humidity! I'm also a dedicated microwave user (I didn't say it's the best, but certainly the fastest my mom would have a coronary if she heard that ... |
| Topic: colored ganache? |
designsbydelights
Replies: 8
Views: 240
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:35 pm Subject: colored ganache? |
| I make ganache with 2 cups of chopped candy melts ( any color) and 8 ozs of heavy cream. It's beautifully shiny on these cakes for a mermaid tea party! |
| Topic: How do I make Lilly of the Valley? |
designsbydelights
Replies: 9
Views: 347
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:31 pm Subject: How do I make Lilly of the Valley? |
| If you can get your hands on the Wilton "Celebrate! Wedding Cakes" copyright 1983 on page 63 are instructions. I have made the attached wedding cake many times over the years and I love making the li ... |
| Topic: Help! 3D gorilla to top 10" round |
designsbydelights
Replies: 2
Views: 151
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:07 pm Subject: Help! 3D gorilla to top 10" round |
| I was feeling pretty good about the whole thing, just about to put the little guy in the oven. I decided to call the restaurant (reception site) to let them know what time I'll be there, I have a wh ... |
| Topic: Scultped Cakes |
designsbydelights
Replies: 3
Views: 176
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 11:58 am Subject: Scultped Cakes |
| I've done sculpted cakes many times. I always have a vision, but usually look on the internet for ideas. What I've learned is to let go of REALITY to an extent! It is cake after all, and certainly ... |
| Topic: Help! 3D gorilla to top 10" round |
designsbydelights
Replies: 2
Views: 151
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:10 am Subject: Help! 3D gorilla to top 10" round |
| I need to know what you would do! I've attached the picture the bride sent me for her grooms cake, the wedding is Thursday night. My thoughts (please let me know yours): I'm planning to use the li ... |
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