Posts by jenmat

I was lucky enough to have a husband work at a hospital. I sent cakes to work with him on a weekly basis for the staff to "taste-test" for feedback. I started getting orders within a day or two of beginning that process. Then I set up...

My wedding billing policy so far has been paid in full 1 month prior, with changes to made up to 2 weeks out from the date. I now have a bride that is 1 week and 1 day overdue for her final payment. I have emailed her and spoke with her...

anytime!

I've done cheesecake samples in sheet cake pans, and they worked really well. You just have to keep your knife clean and hot when slicing them up. I used those shallow cookie pans with the lip on the side for sample sizes b/c it made...

Ha ha! SO true! I don't offer dummies, because then I have to explain why the price isn't much different. There are people in my area who do that exclusively, and if they want fake cake, they can go to them. Unless you're going to make...

Again- no serious hickjacking, just wondering what does everyone charge to rent a cake plateau? The one I'm purchasing is $300 ish, and I'd like to recoup some of the cost. Thanks!

I'm probably too cheap- I charge $65 for up to 25 servings. And people STILL freak out when they hear the price! Not many people do 3D cakes in this area, so I'm not sure what the going rate actually is. I figure it out by the amount of...

3 compartment sinks w/drain board, hand sink, mop sink, stainless steel work surfaces and non porous walls, floor and ceiling. Proper ventilation via natural or mechanical means. Can be closed off via a door. Commercial grade NSF...

I remember when I opened my kitchen downstairs, and the insurance was separate from the homeowners, including liability. It was like an extra $585/yr minimum, but will protect you in case there is a fire caused by the kitchen- if it...

In her defense, I did call her at work, which can be stressful. And- disclaimer, that is where she told me to call her if I had any questions about her order before I delivered it. They call from the hospital all the time, and since many...