Posts by jaklotz1

You can tell from the intro of the show who will be the next to go. I had a feeling it was going to be Elisa going home last night because you can see future cakes that followed a certain theme from three of the decorators and she was...

vlin28 and krissiecakes... I am so completely and totally shocked to find my name mentioned on this thread. I cannot believe my name has been included in such great company, and I am so flattered by your kind words. Thank you , thank...

I have a blog too. It is mostly about my kids and family. I put my cakes on it when I do one, but it is not devoted solely to cake decorating. I usually post pictures of the cakes and don't even really discuss how they were made.

Quote:Originally Posted by PennySueYou have no idea how nice it was to check back and see that I'm not the only one. OK...after reading all your posts, this is what I think I understand.(btw, it appears to me that her column letters are...

The chart online does not give the full explanation. I have ordered the actually chart from her, and it breaks down what each column means. Columns A, B, C, D and E are separate from columns F and G. Colum F (brides servings) tells...

I signed a petition for the Cottage Food Law in TX at the cake show in Austin. I am assuming this is all related to the same cause.

I am doing a wedding cake next month that is very similar to the one pictured. I do a lot of tiered cakes but none are spaced. Can anyone share with me what type of stand/spacers I need to use for this cake as well as any other...

A lady at a local cake shop gave me a great tip for red icing that I swear by. I use a combination of the Wilton no taste red and powdered red coloring. The powdered red also has no taste to it. I also try to make my red at least one...

Do you guys know what gauge of wire is used when they are used to have a ball of fondant or other decoration coming out of a cake?

I use Duncan Hines mixes and found the perfect way to improve flavor, moistness and density. For chocolate cakes I use the Devils Food mix and then add 1/2 cup of Sour Cream and 1/2 cup of pound cake mix. The pound cake creates a...