Posts by linstead

Quote:Originally Posted by MelaMang75I've tried many "from scratch" recipes, but I go back to a mix everytime! I find that it's nobody's business how I make the cake, unless I choose to share. I've had lots if compliments on my cake...

You can paint this with buttercream. Look in the first Hello Cupcake! book - pages 39-41.

I think most important thing is the background. Taking photos with your kitchen in the background or the cake sitting on the washing machine makes a very unattractive photo! You can create an inexpensive backdrop by taking two pieces...

I have a Makins too and only use it for fondant and GP.

Anyone in Vancouver area who would be interested in making a Pocoyo cake? Pls PM me. Thanks!

I think you are talking about Diane Gruneberg's GP - her product is called Platinum Paste. Rolls out super thin.

Some of the GF cake mixes are quite good. Betty Crocker makes an excellent chocolate GF cake mix and I just purchased the yellow mix to try out. Other good ones are Kinnikinnick and Namaste.

Quote:Originally Posted by Tasha1233So I agreed to make my girlfriend's wedding cake and I'm quickly regretting the decision to do so. She has changed her mind a thousand different times, is unavailable for tastings when I asked her and...

I bake the hat portion in a glass mixing bowl - if Pyrex just remember not to set on a cold kitchen counter (like granite) when taking it out of the oven. Otherwise that shape is perfect.

KodiSnip - nice piping work on the cake and love the two red flowers...