Posts by cakefat

I know cakes are not 'a healthy food' in general..but high ratio shortening is really bad stuff- a huge negative in my book. personally I would never use it nor would I eat a cake with it- unless there was a trans fat free one.

I had an extra 8oz package of cream cheese that I froze for 2 months (I couldn't bear to waste it)- I used it later for cream cheese icing -and it was fine. The cream cheese and the icing was just as tasty as if it was not frozen. 

Love your cake!! It looks great! You're a wonderful friend and such a pro!

Quote: Originally Posted by The Cake Shoppe        Just curious, but how can you can even cover costs for a 3 tier cake with your prices? Are you making any profit at all? Sorry- I just can't figure...

 if there aren't any local classes available..you can check out youtube, books ,or speciality DVDs or even better probably- craftsy (as someone already mentioned)- they have quite  a few classes...try one out and then do that...

Quote: Originally Posted by sixinarow  Something my father (an attorney) always told me...if someone puts you on the spot and wants an answer from you immediately, your answer should be "no". The reasoning, they...

If you can and there are classes available in  your area..I would take some classes -maybe from visiting cake artists? That would give you a great idea if you really are interested in continuing- and also gauge your...

Macrons! 

People seem to confuse "non toxic" with being 'edible'..two different things.  I do believe that they are some edible glitters out there..made from other materials (starch based food products) but they will say edible on the...

my advice is to ask the bride (via email) to please email you the topics/items that she would like to discuss before meeting in person...cause you're busy. And that your contracts are usually set.