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| Topic: Here's a suggestion for the shy... |
dinas27
Replies: 24
Views: 1862
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 Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:20 am Subject: Here's a suggestion for the shy... |
| I have had my coffee, and can now be more clear. I did a 10" 2 layer standard bday cake for $35. 90 % of my birthday orders were for that. If you wanted something bigger, then it was $3.50 per servin ... |
| Topic: 2"x 4"x 3" Party-size servings-- too big? |
dinas27
Replies: 16
Views: 659
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Forum: General
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:54 am Subject: 2"x 4"x 3" Party-size servings-- too big? |
That is an enormous amount of cake!
You can go with something in between – 2x2x3, which is still more than enough (12 cubic inches - what many would call a party size)
You can get 21 servings ... |
| Topic: Cake Decorating Equipment from Canadian Suppliers |
dinas27
Replies: 11
Views: 294
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Forum: General
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:01 am Subject: Cake Decorating Equipment from Canadian Suppliers |
| oh yes another that has learned the hard way... brokerage fees are a killer! If you go with the 'upgraded' version of Fedex and UPS sometimes the brokerage fees are covered in the shipping cost, but ... |
| Topic: Should I...offer a lower-price cake option?? |
dinas27
Replies: 94
Views: 6825
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:33 am Subject: Should I...offer a lower-price cake option?? |
I really like what leahs has set up - no sacrificing quality, no confusing your customers (especially with a brand new business).
And really the majority of your costs are the same (supports, board ... |
| Topic: this textured effect on RKT? opinion on icing options? |
dinas27
Replies: 17
Views: 760
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:17 am Subject: this textured effect on RKT? opinion on icing options? |
| so ceshell brought it to my attention that I didn't update this thread - I was waiting for great pictures from the photographer but I'll post these for now! The intials are really stainless steel/sil ... |
| Topic: Decorating dilemma--no cakes allowed. |
dinas27
Replies: 19
Views: 1012
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Forum: General
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:23 am Subject: Decorating dilemma--no cakes allowed. |
Make a cake out of rice crispies! I recently did a 6 tier wedding cake out of RCT - far easier to work with than regular cake. I was surprised at how big of a hit it was at a wedding.
http://www. ... |
| Topic: Name brand in Canada for hi-ratio |
dinas27
Replies: 18
Views: 315
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:54 am Subject: Name brand in Canada for hi-ratio |
I would recommend asking your question on cakescanada.com
There are bakery owners from Alberta on there that might be able to help with your question.
I'm not sure if you are a business (ie ha ... |
| Topic: Look what I made! |
dinas27
Replies: 32
Views: 2127
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Forum: General
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:55 am Subject: Look what I made! |
homemade doughnuts are my favorite sweet treat - golden brown warm sprinkled with icing sugar...
I would also love the recipe if you are willing to share!
for anyone traveling through Sask ... |
| Topic: Starting not to like Wilton icing colours! |
dinas27
Replies: 11
Views: 277
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Forum: General
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:21 pm Subject: Starting not to like Wilton icing colours! |
| I'm not sure what is available in your area (besides the M arts and crafts store) . If you are unsure of where to order Americolor - I know that this company out of Toronto carries them, I've order a ... |
| Topic: What am I doing wrong? (small rant) |
dinas27
Replies: 27
Views: 772
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:00 pm Subject: What am I doing wrong? (small rant) |
| ok i was expecting really really bad - but I think you've got the idea! I do like the color of the buttercream underneath. I haven't tried it myself but I think a no. 3 is probably too big and that t ... |
| Topic: Bridal Show Raffle? |
dinas27
Replies: 18
Views: 720
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:23 am Subject: Bridal Show Raffle? |
| I would avoid using a 'coupon' for a percentage off with an upper limit. Instead I would do a set price gift certificate, $50 or whatever you are confortable with. A person should be able to order a ... |
| Topic: Postage Drama (vent)! |
dinas27
Replies: 11
Views: 303
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Forum: General
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:48 am Subject: Postage Drama (vent)! |
I guess what pissed me off was the 1) slow shipping 2) extremely light "could-have-been-put-in-a-stamped-envelope" item and then they charged me $4.46 for it.
How often do they ship 'just' ... |
| Topic: Postage Drama (vent)! |
dinas27
Replies: 11
Views: 303
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Forum: General
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:39 am Subject: Postage Drama (vent)! |
and as a baker's story would go...
customer: Hi, I would like to place an order for delivery.
baker: how many cupcakes would you like?
customer: two
baker: you want me to deliver TWO cupcakes? ... |
| Topic: Can I fit a 14" Magic Line square pan in my oven? |
dinas27
Replies: 12
Views: 304
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:24 pm Subject: Can I fit a 14" Magic Line square pan in my oven? |
| The cake you posted looks like it is 4,8,12.... and I say this because it looks 4" high and the top layer looks very close to a cube. I like the way it looks this way and so that is the size I would ... |
| Topic: Best place to buy MAGIC LINE pans, and question also.... |
dinas27
Replies: 6
Views: 194
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Forum: General
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:05 am Subject: Best place to buy MAGIC LINE pans, and question also.... |
I bought my ML from www.intotheoven.com Best prices and best shipping I could find (to Canada anyway).
And I LOVE the sharp edges - fondant, buttercream etc but I guess it depends on the look yo ... |
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