Posts by lorieleann

I was looking around and was kinda shocked to see some bakers list "Sugar Free" cakes as being sweetened with Agave Nectar.  Now...I would assume that SF baking would require a true non-calorie, non- '-ose' (fructose, glucose,...

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I was looking for a policy and had quite a difficult time finding something through some brokers. Three came in around $750-$800 a year.  I got the FLI program insurance and had the proof of coverage needed within minutes....

I don't use the hot coffee creamer in my American buttercream. The main thing that I take from the Sugarshack recipe is to make a full batch and add liquid in at the beginning.  I work with a 6 qt bowl and use 4 cups of unsalted...

I have had a few requests for Tres Leches cake and just decline them.  There is one bakery in town that does them, all sealed up in a 'whipped topping.' They are drippy moist yumminess, but not something that can be covered in...

i've found lighter recipes in the chocolate and red velvet recipes.  I still haven't found a white/yellow vegan cake with a tender and fine crumb.  

I agree that using a Hi-ratio shortening will aid in your warm weather stability much more than adding powder sugar.  I have done this on a 3:1 ratio with the majority being butter with a nice result. I use the powder sugar as a...

I have found that the tides are turning with my requests for ABC to SMBC.  And I will also do combo cakes with the SMBC mixed with fruit as a filling and the ABC on the exterior simply for the versatility for being outdoors (any...

My closest relative (a cousin who is like a sister...with all that baggage with it KWIM?) who lets her girls call me directly and ask for a birthday cake, even though she has made it quite clear that she in no way intends to pay for...

I only do design or consults for orders of $250 or more.  If someone wants to meet to talk, I will tell them that I usually work out details with the smaller cakes over the phone or via email.  I offer to take a deposit in...