Posts by artscallion

I read somewhere that you aren't supposed to use any marshmallow that is "jet puffed" as it won't work for MMF. I never have any problems with Macsmons MMF. It's easy, cheap, delicious and no bubbles, lumps or drying out.

I've been a loyal shopper at my local supermarket for years. When they raise their prices, they don't exclude me from the increase. Nor do they give me anything special for being loyal. Anyone who walks in for the first time and gets...

With the one I linked to, the grid lines do not come off on the fondant because they are part of the mat itself. They are not printed on. I've been using them for a couple years.As far as sliding around. If you don't put any...

I have a large and a small one...different brand. I found mine at an art supply store. The transparent ones are great because you can place a pattern underneath, if your pattern is bold and your gum paste is...

The melting point of butter is about 85°. Shortening melts at about 118°. Of course both will begin to soften more than you'd want at less than those temps. I know some people wont use shortening in frosting. But in temps like that,...

Quote:Originally Posted by SweetcakesCT Also, on one of those cake shows (where they're given a task to make a cake for a special event), doesn't the winner end up serving the cake at the party/event? I'm assuming it's the same cake...

Room temp, in terms of creaming butter, is 65°, not the usual 68-72° you'd actually keep a room at. 68° is actually too warm and will result in poor creaming. The butter should be cold to the touch and should just give to the touch. ...

not seeing alternate views pics for my photos. I know they're in there. Because when I try to add another view, it tells me I already have the max 6. But I can't see them.I do like how the pics on the home page scroll so much more...

I hope everyone who thinks that starting out cheap so you can build up business is paying attention. You just end up with lots of cheap business that's hard to convert to something that will actually pay your bills. As OP demonstrates,...

Ah, there they are. Thanks!