Posts by jenmat

Even up here in WI I would charge around $1200.    And the "recreation" if it can be called that- I would be issuing a refund and hanging up my apron if that came out of my kitchen....

Took about 6m-1yr to get full of celebration cakes, and about 2 years to book up every weekend on weddings. I went to mostly weddings and I book up for every year by about March. This year seems a little slower, but that's ok because...

The difference between High Ratio and reg old crisco is flexibility. (not chemically, just performance-wise).  Crisco has changed a lot over the years, and my guess is that putting all those other things aside, you just can't do...

I am FULLLL of opinions! I can be your "up in the northwoods" pricer!

The website looks very well done, but there are not a lot of cakes in the gallery. I would really recommend getting some dummies and getting more cakes on there.  If your goal is weddings, a bride wants to see that you have done...

Quote: Originally Posted by -K8memphis  jenmat~~can you fit me in somewhere i think i wanna make an appointment!!!!   anna~~maybe the cupcakes would work great   but i think a...

I once did a percent off their order if they booked at the show. It worked really well to generate immediate business and to get the brides to commit.  The next year, I offered a $.10 per serving discount coupon if they booked...

They say mint is the new "in" color. Haven't seen it here yet.   Hollywood glam, succulents, natural looks are all requests so far.    I'm still seeing shabby/vintage chic really in and the whole love bird...

This is typically what I send to my list. I figure if they gave me their address, they expect me to follow up with them. To not do so would be kinda defeating the purpose of a show. I try to make it sound like "hey, you gave me your...

Not to question this lady, but the nut-allergy alert parents I know NEVER order chocolate cakes.... too much of a danger. I know you can make a nut-free chocolate cake, but I thought nut-allergy 101 was NEVER order chocolate ANYTHING...