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Message |
| Topic: I sliced my wrist the day before a wedding cake is due |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 14
Views: 496
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 Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:44 pm Subject: I sliced my wrist the day before a wedding cake is due |
| Thanks for everyone's reply and kind words. You all DO have a point... I should find someone as a backup in case something like this happens again! But, everything worked out just fine. I actually ... |
| Topic: I sliced my wrist the day before a wedding cake is due |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 14
Views: 496
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:48 am Subject: I sliced my wrist the day before a wedding cake is due |
| The timing couldn't have been any worse... while washing dishes last night, a glass slipped out of my hand and sliced my left wrist. A frantic 911 call, ambulance ride to the ER and a number of stich ... |
| Topic: Delivery Fees |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 1
Views: 55
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Forum: General
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:43 am Subject: Delivery Fees |
I have looked for awhile trying to find a post for this topic but I get a MILLION other posts and am getting no where.
I am just wondering what people are charging for a delivery fee (and set up ... |
| Topic: What is the best fondant brand? |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 38
Views: 2045
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:33 pm Subject: What is the best fondant brand? |
| I mainly use Satin Ice and love it... love how it handles and how it tastes. I recently bought a 2 lb tub of Choco-pan to try and it tastes good. It was REALLY REALLY hard (rock hard) to start with ... |
| Topic: Why does my cake circle not fit? |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 20
Views: 635
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:25 am Subject: Why does my cake circle not fit? |
| I put the cake on the board and then just use some scissors to cut the excess and then ice to the edge. |
| Topic: Customer asked to decorate her own cake... |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 14
Views: 463
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Forum: General
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:48 am Subject: Customer asked to decorate her own cake... |
| I had a customer want a 4-tier Topsy turvy cake due 2 days after I get home from vacation... meaning I had only ONE day to bake, stack, ice, fondant, decorate. I told her I really would love to do it ... |
| Topic: If someone copied your cake, would you be flattered or upset |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 59
Views: 3296
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Forum: General
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 9:11 am Subject: If someone copied your cake, would you be flattered or upset |
| I just came across a "copy" of one of my cakes today. Yes, I was flattered but considering the design was COMPLETELY original and it took me forever to come up with it... I would have at least liked ... |
| Topic: In the market for an airbrush... any suggestions? |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 1
Views: 83
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 10:58 am Subject: In the market for an airbrush... any suggestions? |
Hello-
I am hoping I can get some tips on which Airbrush systems are good. I have looked at numerous ones but want to know what actual airbrush owners think about theirs.  Thanks so much!
~ ... |
| Topic: red mmf and airbrush. help! |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 5
Views: 136
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 10:54 am Subject: red mmf and airbrush. help! |
| When I order fondant, I usually order: White, black and red. BLack and red fondant require SO MUCH COLORING, it's not worth my time having to tint it. I am in the market for an airbrush though. Th ... |
| Topic: FRUSTRATED! |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 13
Views: 586
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Forum: General
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 10:32 pm Subject: FRUSTRATED! |
| Well, I just finished the cake and have concluded that I still charged WAY too less and could have charged the original price I asked for the 3-tier cake for this smaller one! UGH. I am really happy ... |
| Topic: FRUSTRATED! |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 13
Views: 586
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Forum: General
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 5:41 pm Subject: FRUSTRATED! |
Thanks everyone! Your comments made me smile! I don't know if anyone has done this but I just tried something new which got me a sale...
So the customer told me an idea she wanted for a bridal sh ... |
| Topic: FRUSTRATED! |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 13
Views: 586
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Forum: General
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:49 pm Subject: FRUSTRATED! |
I didn't know where to post this, and I am sure there are 1,000,000 posts on this topic but I need to blow some steam off right now.
I am getting REALLY frustrated with people wanting cakes and the ... |
| Topic: Fillings needing refrigeration but cake's covered in fondant |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 2
Views: 99
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:55 am Subject: Fillings needing refrigeration but cake's covered in fondant |
| When I was reading through some of the "Gormet cake flavors" some of the fillings would require refrigeration (such as ones with cream cheese in them) but what if the cake is covered in fondant which ... |
| Topic: Using rice crispy treats for sculptured pieces |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 20
Views: 717
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:39 am Subject: Using rice crispy treats for sculptured pieces |
| Hmmmmm.... I am finishing up a cake tonight that I need fondant- covered RCT. So many great suggestions... I have both BC and Candy melts on hand. I am not sure which one I want to use to cover my s ... |
| Topic: frosting a 6" cake on my turntable won't stay still |
SarahsSweets2006
Replies: 10
Views: 271
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:28 am Subject: frosting a 6" cake on my turntable won't stay still |
| Dampen a paper towel (slightly...not dripping wet), put on turntable and put cake ontop. Sounds silly but works! |
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