Posts by shebaben

Thanks for th ideas...something cheesecake-y kind of strike my fancy.  Only need to do about 4 - 5 dozen, depending on how big they are.  

I have agreed to make monthly  birthday treats for a music group.  I need some fresh ideas for really impressive, fancy, but "forkless" treats tht also will be relatively uncomplicated to make, since I will be paid only...

Thank you all for sharing all that information.  I never would have frozen a fondant cake, but now I'm not worried about it any more if I have to do it.

I was also taught that, when you are ready to put the cake in the box, leave the front bottom flap unfolded so you can slide the cake in rather than having to lower it. Then fasten it up and hope the sides don't touch!  

I wish I had!!!! Please post if you find out...gymnastics cakes are tough!  

I've just about concluded that my cookie cutters are a big part of the problem. They're a bit too flexible and have been flexed over the years!  Gave up and made puppy chow - cookies would have been cheaper!  

I'm supposedly making about 5 dozen dog bone shaped cookies for  2 reading classes at school tomorrow.  I've done everything I know - chilled in fridge, chilled in freezer, chilled dough overnight, rolled on parchment,...

What is cocoa butter painting?? Sounds fascinating....  

What great ideas! I never thought of using royal on the glaze. I've piped buttercream onto the glaze afterwards and also used it to outline before the glaze, but I don't like the way it works at all. I'm working on some cookies today...

Here are the satellite cakes that accompaniedthe groom's cake to make enough servings. The poker chip is an extra amaretto layer I hadn't used, decorated with buttercream and fondant to match the brides colors. The dice are "cookie...