Posts by debm1

I just got the cakeboss software a few weeks ago. It is a fabulous tool. You also get 10% off if you are a cake central member. Here is the link: http://www.cakeboss.com/CakeCentralOffer.aspx

I would say that, first, you have to decide what kind of baking you are planning to do. Are you planning to sell lots of everyday cakes, like would be found in a walk-in shop? Will you be making mostly custom orders like decorated...

Thank-you all so much! I got my triple sink, and SS Tables FREE. That saved a lot of money. I bought my cabinets (used) on Craigslist. It was still expensive, but when you compare start-up costs with someone who is running a...

Thank-you to everybody for your ideas. Yesterday, I became an officially legal kitchen for my cakes! YAYYYY! Here is my new kitchen (most of it). It also includes a mini office area )for computer work, TV, edible printing), shelving,...

I say keep them. Those plates and pillars could also be covered in fondant/gum paste/modeling chocolate for a whole new look. I think it is worth hauling a couple boxes around. You might have to hide them from your husband, though. :)

The craftsy classes are great! Sometimes I am relieved that I had figured something out the right way on my own... and then sometimes I learn a whole other way of doing something that might actually save me time in the future... Then...

Thanks for the ideas! The rolling rack is on my wish list. The kitchen is built in our basement at home. As far a a photo area, I plan to use the airbrush corner or the back wall (whichever area works best, and have a curtain rod-type...

I am currently building a 2nd kitchen to go into the cake design business. For those of you who already have a Cake Kitchen, is there something that you find so valuable that you would never want to be without? Is there something that...

I'm thinking you might mean Penuche Frosting:Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine; add 1 cup brown sugar. Bring to boiling; cook and stir 1 minute or till slightly thick. Cool 15 minutes. .....Add 1/4 cup hot milk and beat smooth. Beat in...

Earlene's Cake Serving Chart is a very helpful tool to determine what sizes are needed for the servings desired. You can use the bride's area for keeping the top tier, or the groom's area for using the top tier. Hopefully, I can add the...