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Message |
| Topic: TONS OF FREE FLOWER TUTORIALS! CHECK IT OUT! |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 166
Views: 24235
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 Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:54 pm Subject: TONS OF FREE FLOWER TUTORIALS! CHECK IT OUT! |
| As if that that weren't enough flowers... may I request one!? A gardenia? They are my M-I-L fav flower and I would like to learn how to make them. Either out of royal icing or gumpaste. PLEASE! T ... |
| Topic: Bride's complaint re: removing sps from cake |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 20
Views: 1249
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:49 am Subject: Bride's complaint re: removing sps from cake |
| I saw the rep demo these at the NC Retail Baker Assoc conference last year. He was emphasizing how time saving and cost saving they are -not wasting time tracking down returnable plates, columns, etc ... |
| Topic: Pricing poll |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 31
Views: 1551
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:40 pm Subject: Pricing poll |
$125, with all the details. My area would think more of the total cost for feeding "just" 25 people, and not my labor time.
BTW Kitagrl, I'm in Harrisburg, PA:) |
| Topic: Gelatin help |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 3
Views: 76
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Forum: Recipe Tips & Ideas
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:45 am Subject: Gelatin help |
| The difficult method would be melted sugar or isomalt (lots written on here and on google), poured in the shape you need, then placed on top. The easier method would be to use piping gel, but you wou ... |
| Topic: Being Underbid - $0.50/serving |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 17
Views: 1064
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:38 pm Subject: Being Underbid - $0.50/serving |
| $.50/serving?! I charged $1.00/serving in the mid 1980's!! |
| Topic: Wow I've never encountered this... |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 14
Views: 633
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:29 pm Subject: Wow I've never encountered this... |
Good job!! I'm so proud of you, and it turned out so well -no feelings hurt!  |
| Topic: Scratch Strawberry cake failure!! |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 4
Views: 102
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Forum: Recipe Tips & Ideas
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:22 pm Subject: Scratch Strawberry cake failure!! |
| I use Martha Stewart's recipe (Sprinkles Cupcakes recipe). I think the only change I made was to use cake flour instead of AP, and found it's much more cakey and less like a muffin texture. Everyone ... |
| Topic: chocolate transfers |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 2
Views: 89
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:17 pm Subject: chocolate transfers |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4IG6dNk5S0
This is a preview video of Sharon Zambito's Sheet Cake Secrets DVD, and she shows part of making a chocolate transfer for the top of her cake. I haven't ... |
| Topic: ServSafe Certificate Online?!! |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 3
Views: 139
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Forum: Events
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:03 pm Subject: ServSafe Certificate Online?!! |
| I just came across this site, and was wondering if this is a substitute for taking the class in person -is it a more general test? I haven't taken either yet, so just wondering if I can take it in th ... |
| Topic: Connecticut Cake Competition |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 18
Views: 1190
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Forum: Events
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:22 am Subject: Connecticut Cake Competition |
| Is anyone having problems getting the supply lists or any other info off the website? I've had to google all the different pages, but can't click on anything. I'm going to be there, and want to see ... |
| Topic: Scratch fondant what did I do wrong |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 20
Views: 1057
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Forum: Cake Disasters
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:52 pm Subject: Scratch fondant what did I do wrong |
| Can you over-knead fondant? What happens? I think I heard in a class that overworking commercial fondant isn't good, but how about homemade? -Kim |
| Topic: Calling All Gone With The Wind Lovers...HELP!!! |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 42
Views: 1189
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Forum: Cake Ideas
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:09 am Subject: Calling All Gone With The Wind Lovers...HELP!!! |
| I REALLY can't wait to see this cake!!! I love how you are incorporating so many ideas of ours and yours into a very cohesive sounding cake design! Don't you have a snow day to watch it??? |
| Topic: Which shoe cutter is better ..Steven Bennison or Jem? |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 4
Views: 191
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:03 pm Subject: Which shoe cutter is better ..Steven Bennison or Jem? |
| I've found the patterns for all the pieces to cut out on CC, but I need a good former for the sole arch and for under the straps. I don't like the JEM heel mold -it's too thick and short. Not wild a ... |
| Topic: Can I paint disco dust on gumpaste? |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 12
Views: 274
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 3:38 pm Subject: Can I paint disco dust on gumpaste? |
Wait...what is disco dust?
It's bigger pieces than luster dust, and looks like craft glitter. They sell it on several cake/candy websites, but haven't found it at any craft store yet. It looks pe ... |
| Topic: satin ice, fondx, fondarific or chocopan fondant??? |
sweetiesbykim
Replies: 6
Views: 410
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:32 pm Subject: satin ice, fondx, fondarific or chocopan fondant??? |
| terrig007-I really like the DVD, very detailed and well done. She makes it, then she has 2 students make it and gives them instruction and tips. The recipe is close to the Cake Bible recipe for fond ... |
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