Hi All!

I'm pretty new to cake decorating, and I'm looking for resources either in the Windsor area or even over in Michigan (since I go shopping over there all the time). I've been to Michael's and Joann, but I guess I'm looking for something more.

Thanks!
Amanda

HI prettyIn Pink22

Have you been to Cakes etc? on Grand Maris? They are great. I am also in the process of finding somewhere to buy in bulk in Detroit.

What are you looking for? Where are you?

I'm from Belle River and have actually bought the Virgin Ice fondant from the Bulk Barn. It is much better than Wilton's.

PrettyinPink22, the Michigan ICES chapter is hosting the Great Lakes mini classes in Detroit Michigan April 21st thru the 23rd. There are many mini classes taught be renowned decorators included Nicholas Lodge, Toba Garrett. You can go to www.michiganices.com to learn more.

Oh that sounds awesome dogluvr Thanks for mentioning that...HOw do you find out about stuff like that? I am new too.

Let me know Amanda, I will take it with you.

I, too, live in Michigan--the tip of the little finger. I'll just assume up front that my only resources are in Grand Rapids or the general vicinity of Detroit, but I'm near there once or twice a year. All over the state, really, and my husband has been travelling Indiana quite a bit lately. Any suppliers I should no about? Ooh--especially discount, outlet or factory stores!

Hi Nicoles,
Your cakes are awesome. How long have you been decorating and where did you learn?

In the Metro Detroit Area there's "Heinrich's Decorating Nook" at 10 mile and Van Dyke in Warren, "Miles" at 16 and Gratiot, "Sarah's" at Square Lake (19 mile) and John R, and "Baker's Delight" at 14 1/2 and Dequindre. There are a few other places but they only sell to those with business licenses.

I have been to Sarah"s and I am going to Heinrichs this week heard it is even better than Sarah's. The bulk barn Virgin Ice is very tasty.
And the price isn't bad. Cakes Etc. I buy from when I have to. I also order things from Golda's Kitchen in Mississauga. If you go on line she has a lot to offer and the delivery is pretty reasonable. Just type in Golda's Kitchen to get to her site.

Hope that helps out. I live in Windsor Hi Nicoles' a Tryin.

Kathy

Heinrich's is the best stocked, most reasonably priced and has the most helpful staff. Sarah's is outrageously priced and Baker's Delight is limited in their stock. I've never been to Miles.

Very glad to know about Heinrichs. Thanks.

Oh I am SO EXCITED!!!! Thank you so much bobwonderbuns and Richard !!! I will definitely be goin over there to check them out!!

I am goin shopping over there 2moro. Bad eh? But I buy all my eggs etc at your Costco....Cheaper, and LOVE that they come in 7.5 dozen.


Molliebird, Thank you so much for your kind compliments...I have been decorating since April I think. I took the courses at Micheals. But truely, I learned more from here and Wilton site.

Anyone take those classes there? or somewhere different?
I heard there is more in Det...like sugar etc..That would be fun!!!

p.s....HI Kathy, nice to hear from you again!!! Let me know how your trip to the states was at Henricks!!

Nicole

We must have taken the courses very close to one another. I took them in March/April last year also at Michael's.

I've ordered from Golda's Kitchen and find them to be reasonably priced. One of these days I may get over to Detroit to see what out's there also.

I'm taking many, many, many classes at the ICES mini classes. I'm VERY excited about it. On Saturday alone I'm in 11 straight hours of classes! (Not to mention the round robin that night!)

The Flour Garden on Telegraph in Monroe, MI is a great place! Definitely worth the drive from Windsor. It has a lot of cake decorating supplies plus candy, chocolate, cookie and TONS of misc. baking supplies also.

Bobwonderbuns,....That sounds awesome..I didn't even know that exsisted till lately. Didnt' know they had classes...What are you taking?
And sorry...What is a round robin?

Thanks, Very excited!!

I am also from Metro-Detroit (Chesterfield) area and have been to Miles Cake & Candy Supply-many many years ago. About all I know is that it's very small-about the size of a small Baskin' Robins Ice Cream shop. If I am out that way, I'll pop in and find out what I can. If anyone is looking for specific items, let me know & I'll check it out.

Their web site is: http://www.milescakesupply.com/home/

Oh that sounds like fun bobwonderbuns!!! Def goin to look into it.
I think I am goin back to work next week...Poop. starting to enjoy being laid off. Ohwell.

Anyway, I just got home from the states....I ran into the one on 14.5 mile and Dequidre....Fabulous!!! thank you for recommending it. We were in that area...And that was the one I could remember. HEHE.

Amazing how expensive things are here....CRAZY.

Also, Hint....I went to Costco there too....The icing sugar was on for $1.97 for 2/4 pound bags..If you guys have Costco cards...run it. That is an amazing sale...It is cause they are disconituing that brand I guess they said.

Thank you all...Love this post!!

A friend of mine who is a member told me about ICES. You can go to their website to learn more. www.ices.org You find out about classes being held all around, and days of sharing, as well as the EVENTS forum on this site

Hi PrettyInPink22
Bulk Barn and Virgin Ice.
If you ask at the register they will get it for you they don't keep it out front it is in the back storage room.

The one on Walker Road has it.

Hope this helps you get it as it is a very tasty Fondant.

Kathy

Anything in the Saginaw, Flint or Ann Arbor area?

All you guys coming from Canada, it would be much appreciated if you would drop me off a Tim Horton's coffee on the way through Ann Arbor .

And if anyone knows any cool places here I would be appreciative. WalMart has alot of wedding stuff cheap, but I don't like our Michael's or JoAnns for any stuff, all they carry is Wilton. And I can't make homemade fondant anymore, so I need a good alternative. Satin Ice sounds like what I want Thanks for all the info everyone.

There's Carolyn's Cakes in Alma, MI.

mizshelli ..You made me laugh...HEHE> Tim's!! Can't live without!!!!
I am glad to see they are everywhere now in Det...Just need to get them the whole way up to Florida now. HEHE.

Thanks for the info about Walmart...I will have to look into that!!

handymama, there's Baker's Nook in Saline, MI. It is a great store and they also offer classes.