Posts by MimiFix

Bake and sell in the same pan - there's too much potential for damaging the product if you move it to a different pan. Aluminum works fine, but there are also heavy disposable paperware pie pans. I use a pie pan from NovaCart, but...

If I make any purchases (ingredients, hand tools, etc) and will be reimbursed, I always keep receipts and submit them with an itemized bill. As for teaching, I hold classes and workshops and do not carry my own insurance. The business,...

Quote: Originally Posted by WeezyS  I have a cake to do tomorrow, and I know my buttercream will be yucky using trans fat free shortening. If anyone can remember the solution, I'd be so thankful. Give it a chance....

It's been my experience that a cheesecake will crack if it's over baked - too much moisture escapes and a crack forms. Remove cheesecake from oven before the center is set. ... For any cheesecake with a crack, use a sour cream topping...

Since you're renting the kitchen, talk with the owner/manager. And talk with others who also rent that space... If everything else is fine with the baking - if your products bake through and you're happy with the end results, then you...

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnieCahill  Irene,   If you were gifting pies, how would you bake them using the disposable aluminum tins?  Sorry to get off-topic, but I thought about doing pies...

I think you're right to be concerned with health/safety issues. But I'm not sure it's an FDA issue. You should first ask your health inspector. (If you have a county license, they may not care. If you have a Dept of Ag & Mkts...

I would be wary of customers like this who, on several levels, give you specific instructions. I would not get involved. He's got some personal issues and you don't need to find out what they are.

You don't need to make any decisions now. Just do what makes you feel better, and look toward the time when you will be better. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi vgcea, I order by the case, so I don't know about smaller quantities. The salespeople at Lindar are exceptionally helpful, so I suggest you call and ask for help. Often they can make suggestions about other packaging products that...