Posts by meriem

I buy practically everything online, there aren't many specialty shops where I live and the ones that we do have are really expensive.

I half my chocolate and use both milk and dark chocolate to get the consistency and taste that I like. So for example I use, 300g dark chocolate 300g milk chocolate to 600g cream. It sets so i can ganache a cake easily but not as much as...

Quote:Originally Posted by dewdee Really? Well that's a relief. It's sitting out about 4 hours now. I guess I just wasnt expecting it to set like that. Thanks a mil for the advice, I feel better now! Anytime

Also you want it to be relatively hard when using under fondant it helps with cleaner edges

How long has it been sitting out for? It's perfectly normal for it to set hard. Just whiz it in the microwave for 30 seconds then short intervals till it becomes smoother mixing well in between, then ice your cake. It will set hard after...

That is a beautiful cake! Well done!

Bake even strips will make a massive difference. I made my own with an old tea towel, just soak it and pin around the slide of the cake pan

To the OP I'm really sorry that your going through this, people are so inconsiderate, which is why I think that charging them for tastings will definitely weed them out, they wouldn't want to waste their money but they have no problem...

Quote:Originally Posted by AZCouture Oh hey, I have something to make you laugh. I have come to the conclusion that the human race is slowly but surely getting accustomed to, AND being impressed with mediocrity. I set this up last...

I'd also like to add that it might be a good idea to charge her if you would be making cupcakes or something similar for a tasting, then offer her a deduction of that cost if she goes ahead with the order. Since she knows which flavours...