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I think in the end time is money.  Just as it takes time to make the cake it takes time to drive the cake there and to set the cake up.  If you are doing this as a business then you charge for your time and skill.  I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Elcee  I charge $1.30 per mile round trip. I'm also in a kind of remote area so I frequently knock 10 miles off the round trip as long as the resulting fee still makes it worth my...

Quote: Originally Posted by jason_kraft  We charge $1/minute round trip, based on the Google Maps estimate. SO if for example you travel 30 miles and it takes you 45 minutes with traffic you would charge a total...

What are the going rates for wedding cake delivery charges???   I usually say that local (like within a 25 mile radius of me) is $50 but I now have a wedding 1 hour away and not sure what to charge...

Like the shape of the space ship.  The ship isn't really round but it's "diameter" would be around 14".  It is obviously a custom shape and I would need someone to cut it out for me with some sort of electric saw I...

I need to get a custom cut platform for a Millennium Falcon Cake.  What do you all recommend I get it cut out of and where??   Also, I'd like to set the platform at a slight slant so it looks like the ship is in flight...

If you go to D & G Occasions website there is a link to classes. Also, look at Winter Park Community Center - there are pastry classes there as well.

Ironing wax paper onto the ribbon?  Does the wax paper stick to the ribbon?

Even if its Swiss or Italian Meringue? I don't think it would if it was an American or crusting type buttercream but the Swiss and Italian are much softer...

I want to wrap some ribbon along the bottom edge of a cake covered with SMBC but am concerned that the butter will permeate the ribbon.  Any suggestions?   Also what is the cleanest and best way to match the ends of the...