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Topic: Is this one of those hoax emails??????
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 46
Views: 3766

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:51 pm   Subject: Is this one of those hoax emails??????
I agree it's a good post to bring up once in a while. The way I found about this post on CC -- I Googled the e-mail address from the person who sent me the e-mail and guess what, the address was post ...
Topic: Is this one of those hoax emails??????
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 46
Views: 3766

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:38 am   Subject: Is this one of those hoax emails??????
I received the exact same e-mail this morning, unfortunately I did reply requesting clarification of the order, I promptly received a reply with all of this shipping, handling, etc., my gut said no so ...
Topic: The secrets of cake carving
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 94
Views: 20429

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 4:08 pm   Subject: Carving a Cake
Maria,

Thanks so much, wonderfu advice, I will definitely cut a little at a time, think I'll probably be scared to death -- I'm hoping once I get into it, it will be a lot of fun, wish me luck. Th ...
Topic: The secrets of cake carving
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 94
Views: 20429

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:08 pm   Subject: Carving a Cake
I've never carved a cake and I've been asked to carve a pillow cake. Got the tutorial off CC, think I can do it, this thread has been so very helpful.

Short recap - fill cake and freeze; carve f ...
Topic: Pillow Cake - Need Advice
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 3
Views: 92

PostForum: How Do I?   Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:26 pm   Subject: Pillow Cake - Need Advice
I have been contracted to make a pillow cake -- this will be my very first carved cake and I'm very apprehensive. I've pulled the article from CC about how to make a pillow cake and I think I can do ...
Topic: Ace of Cakes cake
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 383
Views: 59724

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:01 pm   Subject: Ace of Cakes cake
Ouch, how disappointing -- were the clients happy with the cake??
Topic: Ace of Cakes cake
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 383
Views: 59724

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:36 pm   Subject: Ace of Cakes cake
I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the cake -- can't wait to see pictures, but more importantly, can't wait to see how it taste. At a minimum of $1,000 it better be pretty darn tasty!!!!
Topic: Ace of Cakes cake
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 383
Views: 59724

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:35 pm   Subject: Ace of Cakes cake
I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the cake -- can't wait to see pictures, but more importantly, can't wait to see how it taste. At a minimum of $1,000 it better be pretty darn tasty!!!!
Topic: Help with Fondant Basket Handle Question
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 7
Views: 288

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:15 am   Subject: Help with Fondant Basket Handle Question
Another question, if I make another handle this evening, will it have time to set in order to put it on a cake for a party tomorrow at 2:00???

Thanks.

Gipsy Gourmet
Topic: Help with Fondant Basket Handle Question
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 7
Views: 288

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:10 am   Subject: Help with Fondant Basket Handle Question
Thanks so much, you are exactly right I should have either put skewers on either end of the handle or not placed the handle in the cake until just before the client picked it up. The handle was fine ...
Topic: Help with Fondant Basket Handle Question
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 7
Views: 288

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:13 am   Subject: Help with Fondant Basket Handle Question
I've viewed all the beautiful Easter baskets and handles on CC, they inspired me to think I could actually make a handle - duh! A client requested a cake that looked like a basket, I said sure, I can ...
Topic: Does everyone use butter in their buttercream?
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 111
Views: 5280

PostForum: How Do I?   Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:59 pm   Subject: Does everyone use butter in their buttercream?
I agree with Sharon, I use SugarShack's buttercream recipe and it is wonderful, I've never had a complaint. With the humdity we have in the South (MS), real butter in your buttercream icing is, in my ...
Topic: Nicholas Lodge Class in Georgia!!!
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 6
Views: 155

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:44 pm   Subject: Nicholas Lodge Piping Class
I will not be able to attend in March; however, the string work class is next on my list of classes to take from Nicholas. In January I took his 5 day gumpaste flower class, LOVED IT, learned a lot. ...
Topic: Please help me find a good Buttercream Recipe
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 7
Views: 377

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:52 pm   Subject: Re: Please help me find a good Buttercream Recipe
I am looking for a good Buttercream recipe. I notice that some here on cc called for Wedding Boutique (WB) and other flavors. I don't have the money right now to get WB, all I have is vanilla, almond ...
Topic: Nicolas Lodge's classes
GipsyGourmet

Replies: 9
Views: 288

PostForum: Cake Decorating   Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:21 pm   Subject: Re: Nicolas Lodge's classes
has anyone taken a class from him??? I"m curious on your input. I wanted to maybe sign up for one this summer but they are quite expensive and I"m curious if they are worth the money and how you fel ...
 

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