| Author |
Message |
| Topic: first ri tiara |
PaulaT
Replies: 3
Views: 53
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 Forum: General
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:47 pm Subject: Tiara |
Hi,
I made a RI tiara and wasn't as pleased with it as with the one I made from fondant/gumpaste. The RI one I had to keep piping over it to make it strong enough. The one from fondant/gumpaste was ... |
| Topic: Choco-pan |
PaulaT
Replies: 3
Views: 69
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:36 pm Subject: Choco-pan |
Hi,
I purchased Choco-pan in the dark chocolate a while back. It tastes so much better than Wilton and smells wonderful. It is pretty soft so I added my own gumpaste to it to give it more strength ... |
| Topic: I went to make my icing this morning and..... |
PaulaT
Replies: 10
Views: 477
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Forum: General
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:45 pm Subject: Cold butter |
| I microwave my butter all the time - out of the refrig into the microwave for approx. 12 sec. for 1 stick a few more sec. if needed. Seems to work just fine. Also I microwave my whipping cream a few ... |
| Topic: Any ideas for guy cupcakes? |
PaulaT
Replies: 6
Views: 181
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Forum: Cupcakes!
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:21 am Subject: Cupcakes for a guy |
| My suggestion would just be chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. Guys aren't that interested in a "cute" design as much as how it tastes and most of them just like chocolate. Go easy on yourself ... |
| Topic: Is it necessary to dowel an 8"cake ontop of a 12'cake f |
PaulaT
Replies: 14
Views: 338
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:28 am Subject: Dowel or not to dowel |
Rule of thumb - "When in doubt - dowel" Better to be safe than sorry.
Have fun!  |
| Topic: BUTTERCREAM AND RIBBON?? HOW? |
PaulaT
Replies: 5
Views: 131
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:47 am Subject: Buttercream and ribbon |
Hi All,
Just iron your ribbon between wax paper. The wax prevents the grease from soaking into the ribbon. Make sure to put a piece of paper towel under and on top to prevent the wax from getting o ... |
| Topic: CLay Guns and Extruders |
PaulaT
Replies: 15
Views: 392
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:15 am Subject: Clay Gun for fondant |
Hi,
Here's a tip if any of you may be interested. I've used a small clay gun for some of my cake a few times. Originally I had a tough time with it until I figured out the fondant/gumpaste a) needs ... |
| Topic: What else should i include in filling |
PaulaT
Replies: 11
Views: 136
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:14 am Subject: Strawberry filling |
Hi - Well, I don't have my recipe with me but I believe it is as follows:
2 Tbs. cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
a tiny pinch of salt
1/4 cup of water
First mix these up then use approx. 1 1/2 cups str ... |
| Topic: What else should i include in filling |
PaulaT
Replies: 11
Views: 136
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:59 am Subject: Pastry Pride |
Hi,
Not sure if I can be of any help but I think Pastry Pride is similar to our Rich's Bettercream here in Michigan. It can be purchased at bulk food stores. Here we can purchase Rich's Bettercream ... |
| Topic: Fondant bows and dowels |
PaulaT
Replies: 6
Views: 132
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Forum: General
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:21 pm Subject: Fondant Bows & Dowels |
Thanks everyone - I guess I should have know that!!!
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| Topic: Fondant bows and dowels |
PaulaT
Replies: 6
Views: 132
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Forum: General
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:59 pm Subject: Fondant bows and dowels |
Hi,
Just wondered if any of you have used dowels under a fondant bow. This may sound like an unusual question but I am doing a 10" round shower cake this coming weekend. I've made a pretty chocolat ... |
| Topic: Satin Ice questions |
PaulaT
Replies: 10
Views: 186
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:11 pm Subject: Ohhhh Satin Ice |
| I've been using Satin Ice since my very first wedding cake a couple of years ago. I purchased a 20 lb. bucket and thought I'd never use it all. Believe it or not, it's all gone and it lasted a full ... |
| Topic: chocolate ganache or chocolate bc? |
PaulaT
Replies: 9
Views: 169
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:23 am Subject: B/C vs Ganache |
| If you have never tried the Chocolate Syrup frosting recipe in the Recipe section here on CC I highly recommend it. It is just wonderful. I am a true Ganache lover and have used Ganache on many cake ... |
| Topic: 80th Birthday cake for Grandma |
PaulaT
Replies: 1
Views: 95
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Forum: Cake Ideas
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:51 am Subject: Grandma's cake |
Hi,
Sounds like you have the ideas right in front of you. Maybe an 8" and 10 or 12" white cake with lemon mousse filling. Iced in white b/c with black satin ribbon around it. Decor - some white an ... |
| Topic: Fondant Bow ????? |
PaulaT
Replies: 13
Views: 364
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Forum: General
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:26 am Subject: Fondant Bow |
| Just recently made my first fondant bow. I used Choc Pan with 50% gumpaste added to it. I let it dry a good week before placing on the cake. It came out very nice. Make sure the loops are not too ... |
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