Posts by kiwigal81

Doesn't change the taste, changes the texture lots. I had some leftover flowers, my kids and I tried them out of curiosity. Apart from dry (not nice) they go slimy in the mouth due to the stiffening agent (really not nice!). If you get a...

Congratulations. That is a really stunning cake, and you deserve the recognition. Awesome work.

I am filled with gratitude.I took a cake to my nephew, and my sister loved it, made me smile (he is a *real* teenager and doesn't speak anymore lol).Yes, jobs appropriate for your intellect huh? Love that idea I know that I am very...

I think I see where you are coming from with the 'put kids through their education'. That is not typical here, pretty much unheard of. Mum didn't, I have my own student loan. If she did, it might be a little different.

Narie: all that is true, and I am more temperamentally suited to cakes than teaching.But Revel, that *is* very sound advice, and what I would tell my kids too. I think that is a good idea. I thought about maybe relief teaching (loads of...

And Deb I can see it now. Yep, 'Just' iced wouldn't cut it huh?

Yeah yay for you!! Good luck! That's awesome, selling before you open

Thank you all for your support. I must say, I am heartened by the understanding you have (all but one) shown. I don't want to find myself in that position, having to stay in a job that isn't my passion and watching life go by. And you...

I have no idea, sounds really odd to happen if it was thick when you put it on. But here's a bump and hoping you can keep it together (the cake I mean) till serving.

I'm a bit busy to find the link but google wilton serving guide and it will tell you how many pieces you get, so see if it is big enough to cut what you want. If it is, then cut in slices 2 inches wide, and lie the slice down, then cut 1...