Calling All Canadian Cake Decorators

Decorating By seeshores Updated 14 Aug 2009 , 11:38pm by lilscakes

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seeshores Posted 13 Aug 2009 , 6:31pm
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I was wondering what kind of fondant you use.....the only fondants available to me here in the town I live in are:
Dawn
Wilton
virgin ice
if you have tried any of these 3 which one or ones did you like the best?

Any other fondant I would have to order online and shipping is crazy!!!

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kanwal Posted 13 Aug 2009 , 6:49pm
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I use McCalls fondant. I think it tastes better and the Wilton brand. You can buy it from their store and warehouse. There is also another brand that an instructor recommended. I think it's called ADM but not not 100 % sure.

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Kiddiekakes Posted 13 Aug 2009 , 7:02pm
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I use fondant from Dawn foods which is called Decorrice.It smells like cotton candy and is really nice to work with.

Wilton is plain Yucky...

Satin ice is okay but I found the colored fondant to be a bit dry.

There are a few new Canadian websites that carry fondants now..Here is their links!!

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mrswendel Posted 13 Aug 2009 , 7:09pm
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I used to use Satin Ice, but now I use Golda's fondant. I order it or pick it up from Golda's Kitchen in Mississauga.

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cake-angel Posted 13 Aug 2009 , 7:09pm
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There is also a company in Ontario called Essence Cakes that makes a great fondant. Virgin Ice is a very nice fondant as well.

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-Tubbs Posted 13 Aug 2009 , 8:58pm
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Originally Posted by Kiddiekakes

I use fondant from Dawn foods which is called Decorrice.



Me too. I like it, but find it expensive. Would love to find a cheaper way to buy it.

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traceyjade Posted 13 Aug 2009 , 9:15pm
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Why not make your own, so much cheaper, tastes way better and there are great recipes on this site. thumbs_up.gif

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val_nutrimetics Posted 13 Aug 2009 , 9:29pm
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Hey!

Until recently I always used Virgin Ice. I really like the taste and how easy it is to work with. Plus you can buy it in larger quantities (which works out quite a bit cheaper). Recently I have been using Satin Ice (as there is now a supplier not too far from me). They are actually pretty similar in taste.

HTH,
Valerie.

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CutiePieCakes-Ontario Posted 13 Aug 2009 , 9:36pm
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I use Virgin Ice (from Bulk Barn) or McCall's for white, and I have used McCall's black and chocolate as well. The black was very soft - needed to mix with Gum Tex to get it firm enough to roll and transfer to cake - but the chocolate tastes like Tootsie Roll. MMMM.

For small amounts of colour, I've used the Wilton pre-coloured fondant in a pinch. It's a great red, yellow, blue and green. Haven't tried the pastels.

I think the only other fondant I've tasted was DecoIce (I think that's what it was). It tasted wonderful! But it can be a bit pricey. And I've been told they will not deliver to just anyone - you must be a registered place of business. Your home business is fine, so long as you are a registered, fully working business.

HTH.

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AverageMom Posted 13 Aug 2009 , 10:58pm
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I'm glad to see some Canadian websites listed, since I am hours and hours away from any craft stores. I can't really help the OP, I make my own fondant. The only other option up here is Wilton's, and I can't stand it!

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dsilvest Posted 14 Aug 2009 , 1:27am
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I tried Virgin Ice and McCalls fondant and didn't like either one. Now I either make MMF or my own version of MFF and like them much better. It is also my way of getting a work out. LOL

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ebear Posted 14 Aug 2009 , 1:33am
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Hi..I make MMF..It tastes yummy and very inexpensive to make.
Interesting to know that the Bulk store sells fondant. I didn't know that. You learn something everyday on this site! icon_smile.gif

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laney19702 Posted 14 Aug 2009 , 1:36am
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I make my own, cheaper and it tasted soooooooo much better than Wiltons. have not tried any of the others yet though

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muddpuppy Posted 14 Aug 2009 , 11:20pm
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I stricktly use McCalls, but that's just because it's the least expensive.. kind of secretly hate all fondants.. lol

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lilscakes Posted 14 Aug 2009 , 11:38pm
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Originally Posted by mrswendel

I used to use , but now I use Golda's fondant. I order it or pick it up from Golda's Kitchen in Mississauga.




.....ditto....I love Golda's! Awesome service and they carry just about everything!

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