Posts by Merry2go

Ok. Thanks!

I'm re-creating my sister's wedding cake for her 30th anniversary. The cake was pillars & plate construction. Do I put the cake directly on the plastic plate or should I use a cake board first?Thanks, Mary

Thanks Marianna!

I have a question on using fresh fruit in the filling which I've never done but it's summer and want to take advantage of fresh fruit. I plan on doing 2 different cakes. One with fresh raspberries sprinkled over a lemon curd and the...

Apti- That cake looks delish! Thanks for posting. I'll add to the post when I give them a try. Mary

Thanks everyone! I ended up ordering some icing fruit. I figured it would be a better value since it has many more "servings" in it. can't wait until it gets here now!

Thanks for all the information. I was wondering how many recipes I would get out of LorAnn's dram size. That was the size I was looking at to try them.

I'm looking at purchasing flavor enhancers such as LorAnn Oils & CK Icing Fruits. However, they both claim to do the same which makes me wonder which one all you you prefer to use & why.thanks for your responses!Mary

I forgot to mention I also add in my insurance & sanitation licensing costs too.

You'll also have storage rent for your equipment & ingredients storage. Here in Illinois all my ingredients & equipment must stay in the commercial kitchen. I pay $25/hour for use and then $5 linear foot for dry storage and $10 for...