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That it was helpful? That's how I read it.
ALast Holloween I received an email from an acquaintance she wanted to know if I would like to "provide" several Halloween cakes for her family gathering.
I wrote back asking if she meant "donate" and she said yes. Her feeling was that it would be great advertising as she would give out my business cards to her family.
This lady had never even ordered from me! And wanted me to give her free cake! Um No!
Last Holloween I received an email from an acquaintance she wanted to know if I would like to "provide"
several Halloween cakes for her family gathering.
I wrote back asking if she meant "donate" and she said yes. Her feeling was that it would be great advertising
as she would give out my business cards to her family.
This lady had never even ordered from me! And wanted me to give her free cake! Um No
I will never understand what goes through people's heads.
I had a client contact me yesterday and ask for a cake to serve, in a half and half! Um, I don't make batter for 6, my measuring spoons aren't that small.
And yes, I could've done it if I had an order for chocolate, and one for white, but I don't. Oddly enough, I am only baking white cakes this week.
This might be too mean to do to your mother, but I once made up a bunch of icing for a decorating class that had about half a container of salt in it. The kids in the class had been sucking icing out of the bags and saying that they "couldn't resist," so the salt icing taught them real quick that yes, they could resist.
I bet a cake iced with salty icing would make the complainers shut up real fast if they got to switch back to normal icing.
Hahah! This reminded me of my grandma! My grandpa always used to salt his food before tasting and it would tick her off to no end. One night, she waaaaay over salted his food before dinner -- he salted as usual and took a huge bite -- I can still remember the look on his face! My grandma sat in her chair all proper and calm and just watched him choke down the rest of his meal -- he never used salt again!! 
Sorry if this was a little off topic, but it brought back good memories!
This might be too mean to do to your mother, but I once made up a bunch of icing for a decorating class that had about half a container of salt in it. The kids in the class had been sucking icing out of the bags and saying that they "couldn't resist," so the salt icing taught them real quick that yes, they could resist.
I bet a cake iced with salty icing would make the complainers shut up real fast if they got to switch back to normal icing.
Hahah! This reminded me of my grandma! My grandpa always used to salt his food before tasting and it would tick her off to no end. One night, she waaaaay over salted his food before dinner -- he salted as usual and took a huge bite -- I can still remember the look on his face! My grandma sat in her chair all proper and calm and just watched him choke down the rest of his meal -- he never used salt again!! Sorry if this was a little off topic, but it brought back good memories!
I will be a wonderful grandma, I suppose. My husband would always slather his steak in A-1 before tasting it and it ticked me off to end. I finally just asked him to taste the freaking meat first, and he did, and loved it. Now he will just go on and on how his steak is so wonderful, and flavorful and juicy that it doesn't need A-1 because it would just cover up the delicious flavor of the meat, and so on and on and on... last month, I made steak and he started in, and I finally rolled my eyes and told him to give it a rest. Have A-1 or don't, I don't care anymore, I just want some peace and quiet! (I had been up for 64 hours with just a small 3 hour nap in between)
I will be a wonderful grandma, I suppose. My husband would always slather his steak in A-1 before tasting it and it ticked me off to end. I finally just asked him to taste the freaking meat first, and he did, and loved it. Now he will just go on and on how his steak is so wonderful, and flavorful and juicy that it doesn't need A-1 because it would just cover up the delicious flavor of the meat, and so on and on and on... last month, I made steak and he started in, and I finally rolled my eyes and told him to give it a rest. Have A-1 or don't, I don't care anymore, I just want some peace and quiet! (I had been up for 64 hours with just a small 3 hour nap in between)
Oh Anna...to be a fly on the wall in your home. There are some people that just have the gift of having a family life that makes me smile!
Last Holloween I received an email from an acquaintance she wanted to know if I would like to "provide"
several Halloween cakes for her family gathering.
I wrote back asking if she meant "donate" and she said yes. Her feeling was that it would be great advertising
as she would give out my business cards to her family.
This lady had never even ordered from me! And wanted me to give her free cake! Um No!
hahaha..I would have to laugh straight out at that lady..what a crazy thing to ask of you. Sometimes I can't tell if people have incredible chutzpah or if they're just incredibly clueless.
Just got a phone call from someone who wanted to know if I could do a birthday cake for her daughter for tomorrow. Said that it could be something simple, two tiers with a chevron pattern and monogram, and maybe a standing monogram on the top of the cake. And she could come by at 1pm today to get it if that would work.(I think she called about 9:30.) People really have no idea.
On the salt/A1 issue: I've never used any kind of steak sauce, and I eat my hamburgers either completely plain, or with grilled onions, and/or a bit of salt and pepper, as needed. The true test of a steak or a hamburger (or any other kind of meat) is how it tastes completely plain.
Ever notice, BTW, that Alton Brown has "B2" steak sauce in the Good Eats refrigerator?
And on the woman who never gave you any paid business, yet wants you to donate cakes: some people don't realize that cakes are what put food on your table, and need a lesson in reality.
Just got a phone call from someone who wanted to know if I could do a birthday cake for her daughter for tomorrow. Said that it could be something simple, two tiers with a chevron pattern and monogram, and maybe a standing monogram on the top of the cake. And she could come by at 1pm today to get it if that would work.(I think she called about 9:30.) People really have no idea.
You should have told her sure...and tell her that there is about a $500 rush fee.j/k! How long does she think it takes to bake a cake? I mean, the cakes would probably be cool enough to ice around noon depending on when you started...
When I worked in the GS bakery, next day orders were not uncommon. But they still made me soo mad. You can only imagine how same day orders made me feel! Does your child really mean that little to you that you forget about their birthday coming up and you need a cake? (This is not directed at anyone but customers who I have dealt with who self admittedly have children for the money that they get...but let's not open that can of worms.)
We all know that China is a big exporter since it cheap and fine. Buy
Chinese products have many channels, which directly from the online
shopping becomes very pop.You only online and choose a wide range of
products. They are cheap since it liminate the middleman fees earned.
I love A1 sauce! The only time I do not like it is on Filet Mignon at a restaurant. Otherwise, I love it! Everyone has different tastes, that's for sure!
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Original message sent by costumeczar
Just got a phone call from someone who wanted to know if I could do a birthday cake for her daughter for tomorrow. Said that it could be something simple, two tiers with a chevron pattern and monogram, and maybe a standing monogram on the top of the cake. And she could come by at 1pm today to get it if that would work.(I think she called about 9:30.) People really have no idea.
But it sounds so simple!
AI don't sell my cakes, in fact I never accept a penny for them, but nobody has ever not offered to pay. I can't imagine the balls it takes to ask a virtual stranger for free cake.
We all know that China is a big exporter since it cheap and fine. Buy
Chinese products have many channels, which directly from the online
shopping becomes very pop.You only online and choose a wide range of
products. They are cheap since it liminate the middleman fees earned.
Spam much? I enjoy liminating cheap and fine middleman fees earned as much as the next person, but you suck.
The 2 scariest words in the cake decorator's book : "Something simple".
Especially when it is paired with "For this weekend."
Every time I feel "nice" and say yes to their "something simple" request I get burned. Bad.
Had a lady want a "something simple" cake for a Saturday and it was a Friday afternoon. I happened to have a sheet on hand so I said "sure, what would you like me to write on it?"
The response, "well, I'd like to call you to discuss design options. My daughter loves Ace of Cakes and I'd really like something over the top."
How the H%&& did "something simple" turn into "over the top" so fast?!!!
Needless to say, I shut that down real fast. She said she'd contact me again in fall for her son's bday. Um yeah, you go ahead and do that.
WOW. That's crazy. I had one contact me at 12:30 Saturday asking for one on Monday. At first I was open to it, I had another delivery at 5pm and thought I could shop and bake on Saturday, still take Sunday off and put it all together on Monday before class. Well, she didn't know what she wanted it to look like so she said, Let me look on Pinterest. 24 1/2 hours later I start getting photos and messages with details about the colors and design. 1PM SUNDAY!!! I said, I'm sorry, it's too late. What are ya' gonna do? Ya' know?
Cakefat, I would think both are correct, plus totally self-absorbed. :)
You should have told her sure...and tell her that there is about a $500 rush fee.j/k! How long does she think it takes to bake a cake? I mean, the cakes would probably be cool enough to ice around noon depending on when you started...
When I worked in the GS bakery, next day orders were not uncommon. But they still made me soo mad. You can only imagine how same day orders made me feel! Does your child really mean that little to you that you forget about their birthday coming up and you need a cake? (This is not directed at anyone but customers who I have dealt with who self admittedly have children for the money that they get...but let's not open that can of worms.)
I work at a WM bakery. All I get is last minute orders and "Can I have a cake in an hour or 15 minutes?" My favorite is when they come in 10 minutes before I leave and want a cake an hour or two before I get there. -______-
How do you forget the birth of your child? I've been thinking about what to do for my daughters birthday before she was born.
How do you forget the birth of your child? I've been thinking about what to do for my daughters birthday before she was born.
Both of my grandchildren (brother/sister) have May birthdays. Around February, we start planning their special cake. They tell me their friends look forward to seeing what kind of cake their gramma makes every year. But yeah ..... parents only have a whole year to know their kid's birthday is coming up! (big sigh!!)
And for those who wanted a "simple" cake from me? I honest to God would hold up my hand in their face and say, "Stop right there. Let's define what YOU call 'simple'."
(p.s. Loved the salt-in-the-icing story to stop them from sucking the end of the bag!! Hilarious!!!)
Just got a phone call from someone who wanted to know if I could do a birthday cake for her daughter for tomorrow. Said that it could be something simple, two tiers with a chevron pattern and monogram, and maybe a standing monogram on the top of the cake. And she could come by at 1pm today to get it if that would work.(I think she called about 9:30.) People really have no idea.
Ok did you send some strange telepathic vibes to my customers lol??? I opened my email this morning to one sent at 11.27pm last night asking me for a cake for today! Only a 3D xbox with a controller on top... but it's ok as she said "I will pay a little extra if possible".
Although funny story; one of the first cakes I ever made for a customer was for a fella who was desperate as he'd forgotten his girlfriends birthday the next day; so I worked late and made him something simple... now every flippin' year he calls me the day before her birthday "I forgot again!"; I've started keeping a wee 7" in the freezer ready for his March 13th call!! lol
How about having a wedding booked since Jan and find out on thursday after 4pm, that the wedding you've booked for the 28th (friday) is actually on the 29th (saturday)? I went back to our original emails and yes, she did ask for the 28th.....
How about having a wedding booked since Jan and find out on thursday after 4pm, that the wedding you've booked for the 28th (friday) is actually on the 29th (saturday)? I went back to our original emails and yes, she did ask for the 28th.....
Not especially good, but better that than the other way around!
I thought the same thing!!! :) I am very grateful it wasn't the other way around.....but still.....
lol.. this is what happened a few weeks ago.
Customer: I need a 2-3 Tier Wedding Cake
Me: So will that be a 2 Tier or 3 Tier Cake?
Customer: hmmm....3 Tier
Me: Ok, so can you advise me of the Bride & Grooms Colour Theme
Customer: The Groom is Black and his Bride is White!!!
this made me tinkle on myself... OMG too funny
Just got a phone call from someone who wanted to know if I could do a birthday cake for her daughter for tomorrow. Said that it could be something simple, two tiers with a chevron pattern and monogram, and maybe a standing monogram on the top of the cake. And she could come by at 1pm today to get it if that would work.(I think she called about 9:30.) People really have no idea.
OMG, chevron! People always think that's so "simple" to do on a cake, and it's a pain in the butt!
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