Several months ago I was invited to be a part of our local chamber of commerce food event. There were only 15 different restaurants, etc. who were able to participate. I was actually asked to be a part of it. I felt extremely honored and very nervous. I was plotting and planning for months. I made 4 dummy cakes, 3 doz decorated cookies, my mom had aprons made with my logo, etc., etc. Then I made 7 large cakes for serving, 3 flavors - lemon w/raspberry filling and buttercream icing - choc cake with choc whipped filling, topped with ganache - and hummingbird cake , banana/pineapple with cream cheese icing- as well as cookies for sampling.

Well, the event went off without a hitch. I'm very excited. Everyone was very receptive (300 in attendance), and wanted to know where my store was located and why they hadn't heard of me before. I explained that I work from my home and have only been decorating for 1 1/2 years. Several girls were interested in wedding cakes, which is what I would love to get into. So I'm excited and just wanted to share it with you all.

Thanks for listening.

amandasweetcakes,

Wish I could have attended; your offerings sound so delish

Congratulations on your successful venture at the Food Event

Sounds like you were totally prepared and are now going to reap the benefit and recognition for all your hard work!!!!!

You Go Girl

P.S. Checked out your gallery, you are so talented - those brides will be fighting to book you.

wow! That's great, you are totally on your way now and with 300 people loving your food -----that rocks!

Congrats! How wonderful to be recognized for your work- I'm sure this is the beginning of bigger things for you!

Amber