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Message |
| Topic: Need suggestions on bridal shower cake flavors |
shannas
Replies: 9
Views: 658
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:24 pm Subject: fillings |
| For filling a great way to add flavor is with curds. I have a lemon curd that I use reguarly. I just mix 1/2 cup into my butter cream and fill the cake with it. Also raspberry preserves are good wh ... |
| Topic: why do some of you not comment on your favorite photos? |
shannas
Replies: 99
Views: 5132
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Forum: General
Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 1:44 pm Subject: Reply |
| As a mom of 4 kids under 7 my time can be limited. 5 minutes here and there. I try to comment but if the site is running really slow or the page will not load at all then that makes it difficult. A ... |
| Topic: Petite Fours Sticking |
shannas
Replies: 2
Views: 200
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:50 am Subject: Petite Fours Sticking |
| I am attempting to make petite fours and after I coat them I put them on my cooling rack to harden. When I go to remove them they are stuck and if I force them off I lose part of the petite four. Wh ... |
| Topic: TO COMMENT OR NOT TO COMMENT WHY? |
shannas
Replies: 45
Views: 6113
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 5:37 am Subject: TO COMMENT OR NOT TO COMMENT WHY? |
| I know for me I leave comments when I can but for me with 4 kids all uner the age of 7 plus a full time volunteer position that leaves not a lot of time. Most of the time I am looking at pictures it ... |
| Topic: BUTTERCREAM BREAKING |
shannas
Replies: 9
Views: 744
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:41 pm Subject: BUTTERCREAM BREAKING |
I agree with both the above posts. Also you can pop your icing bags in the fridge for a couple minutes if it feels like it is getting to soft.
Also if you are using an all butter recipe you could ... |
| Topic: My first FBCT, do you think it looks ok? |
shannas
Replies: 8
Views: 411
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:39 pm Subject: My first FBCT, do you think it looks ok? |
| I think it looks great! Wonderful job! |
| Topic: help w/ small topsy turvy |
shannas
Replies: 3
Views: 358
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:49 am Subject: Relpy |
I did a 2 tier topsy turvy and the sizes were (bottom) 8,7,6 and (top) 6,5,4. It is the pink, green and brown one in my photos. You would easily do a 4, 6, 8 tier cake.
Good Luck
Shanna |
| Topic: Mexican/Latin Dessert Ideas |
shannas
Replies: 4
Views: 273
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Forum: Recipe Requests
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 4:52 am Subject: Mexican/Latin Dessert Ideas |
| We are having a Missions Convention at church and I need to make a Mexican/Latin dessert. Would anyone be willing to share recipes with me? It can be anything, cake, bread, etc. It just needs to be ... |
| Topic: What is the nastiest tasting product you have bought? |
shannas
Replies: 101
Views: 3087
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Forum: General
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:12 am Subject: What is the nastiest tasting product you have bought? |
| Wilton Fondant, tube icing (the kind people try to decorate with) |
| Topic: Square Cupcakes? |
shannas
Replies: 31
Views: 1926
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 7:00 pm Subject: Square Cupcakes? |
This site has some square liners
http://beryls.safeshopper.com/278/10582.htm?524
I have ordered chocolate transfer sheets from them and they are a good company. I hope the link worked. |
| Topic: parchment Decorator Bags??? |
shannas
Replies: 5
Views: 310
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:08 am Subject: parchment Decorator Bags??? |
| I have found that most parchment has something added to it so that tape doesn't stick. I don't know what makes the bags you buy different but I know there is a difference because I have never been ab ... |
| Topic: Whimsical tilted cakes! |
shannas
Replies: 14
Views: 2906
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:18 pm Subject: Whimsical tilted cakes! |
| Well I just did one this week (waiting on the pictures to be developed). I got the order Tuesday and byt Wednesday night had all the cakes baked, buttercream and fondant all made. I started decorati ... |
| Topic: carving whimsical style... |
shannas
Replies: 3
Views: 280
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 4:15 am Subject: Advice |
| I find it easiest to use cake pans that are only 1in different in size. I did one for today that is 6, 5, 4 for the top and 8, 7, 6 for the bottom. That way all you are really doing is slightly cutt ... |
| Topic: Hubby doesn't like my baking hobby! Wah!!! |
shannas
Replies: 74
Views: 3148
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Forum: General
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:12 am Subject: Reply |
| It seems to me that there is more going on than his fussing over a hobby. I would start with communication, not the yelling, screaming kind but talking. Out to eat is a great place to start the conv ... |
| Topic: Would you airbrush or just tint Satin Ice fondant? |
shannas
Replies: 4
Views: 325
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:07 pm Subject: Beware |
| Just beware of it could affect the taste. I have used the Betty Crocker ones and to me it added a taste to the cake that I did not like. I would try it on a spare piece to see if you can taste any c ... |
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