Oh my gosh! I think this is a great idea! I look forward to reading indydebi's posts!! 
I appreciate all the help she's given me!
Indydebi: Solving the world's problems one cake at a time. 
Maybe someone should direct Jackie and Heath to this thread 
I just wanted to chime in to say that I am in Inydebi's fan club as well. She always has such a great personality that shows through in her posts, and I LOVE to read whatever it is that she has to say. I do have to say though that I since have found a new respect for her after reading her posts on the "Help me stand up to my mother" thread. I truly found someone that understands and can explain what I feel in my heart! Love ya Inydebi!
I love Indydebi!!!! She has graciously helped me with many "catering" questions. That is my new job now along with my cake business. She answers almost immediately. It is like having a consultant. Way to go Debi!!!!
I have not been on here long, but Indydebi YOU ROCK! I was having a hard time with a situation at work, like a fool I was questioning myself. I thought what would Indydebi do? And I had my answer. I love reading her replies/posts.
Aaack! Lost the thread.... gasp!!
That was close.
Thank you Ms IndyDeb, Cake Queen Goddess, for all your stuff you do here on CC! 
Ya know, If I ever get to fly all over the place, I won't be going to Hawaii or California or some smancy-fancy places that are all touristy and such...I'll be coming to check out the shops of The Cake Queen Goddess' such as yourself! hee hee
(oops, not to sound like a paparazzi or anything...now dang it..where did I leave my telephoto lense at!)
Indydebi is the greatest!!! Every time I read her comments, I laugh so hard that I just about pee myself!!!
Debi, I also enjoy your posts so much!!! You have so much common sense and such a good head for business--wish I could hire you to be my mentor and personal advisor! You have helped me so many times and I just wanted to say thanks. Love, love, love the idea of "Ask Indydebi....."!!!! 
You all have my vote!!!
Don't know how many times I'll be telling DH a story about a thread on here and HE will ask "what did indydebi say?"
Just want to tell Debi thank you for all your help that you have ever given me. Didn't matter what it was little or big you gave your wonderful advice.
When I grow up I wanna be just like her!
Missy
I'm all for the Ask IndyDebi board ! I admire Debi's straightfoward, shoot from the hip attitiude and the fact that she's not using her ability to downgrade or make others feel like crap! Debi, You're A ROCK STAR!!
Someone on here, can't remember her name has an avitar of a mean old lady getting ready to beat someone with a rolling pin.
That would be kansaslaura, who is one of MY favorite people on here!
I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy! 
*pokes indy* I don't know about you, but I'd fancy a tiara if I were you...
*pokes indy* I don't know about you, but I'd fancy a tiara if I were you...
Ummmm.... I already have my own tiara from when I won a "Mrs." beauty pageant at the age of 32. but that was also about 75 lbs ago!!!!
My favorite story about the pageant: The chic who came in second was 5 years younger, 4 inches taller and 15 lbs lighter. But you know what it means when you come in second??
It means YOU LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!!! 
*stands back shaking her head watching indy shamlessly doing the
Nanner nanner nannnnnnnnnnnnnner dance.*
*pokes indy* I don't know about you, but I'd fancy a tiara if I were you...
Ummmm.... I already have my own tiara from when I won a "Mrs." beauty pageant at the age of 32. but that was also about 75 lbs ago!!!!
My favorite story about the pageant: The chic who came in second was 5 years younger, 4 inches taller and 15 lbs lighter. But you know what it means when you come in second??
It means YOU LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!!!
Forgive me, I'm a little slow on the upbeat today.
Beat that chic eh?? Did ya stuff yer bra with buttercream???
Beat that chic eh?? Did ya stuff yer bra with buttercream???
Not quite. But I did buy my first girdle for that pageant (because I thought I was fat ..... god I'd KILL to be that "fat" again!). I also didn't want to wear my big 'ole bug glasses and I didn't have contacts back then, so I did the whole pageant without glasses .... and I am blind as a freakin' bat! So when I had to walk to the edge of the stage and back, I just KNEW I'd miss the edge and fall head first into the first row! Not a good way to impress the judges!! 
Indydebi,
I was just wondering how you got started in the catering business and how long have you been catering?
Barbara
Indydebi,
I was just wondering how you got started in the catering business and how long have you been catering?
Barbara
Indydebi,
I was just wondering how you got started in the catering business and how long have you been catering?
Barbara
20-some years ago, I offered a good friend: "If you let me practice on you, I'll do the food for your wedding."
It was very simple....all finger foods: veggie trays, fruits, mini ham and turkey sandwiches. Looking back, I really had some nerve calling myself a "caterer".
When I say I've done this off and on for 20+ years, it's because I "shut down" the business for awhile. I still did cakes once in a while. But you know .... divorce, marriage, kids .... kinda crimps your style a little!
A few years ago, we resurrected the biz and just started doing "real" food - hot foods like you see on my menus. My daughter had worked in a cafeteria in high school and she showed me a few tricks of the trade in high volume food prep and food transport. I've always loved to cook and to entertain. Simple as it sounds, we "just did it" (as Nike would say). I researched other caterers websites to see what kind of menus they had (why re-invent the wheel?).
I contacted Sysco, GFS, and other suppliers. I observed other caterers on events when I did the cake-only and picked up some tips from them. I learned from the caterers who were happy to share their knowledge and experiences with me, and because of that I've tried to do the same .... sharing what I've learned with others who are coming up behind me. It's part of how I 'give back'.
I've learned SO MUCH from this site and all of the very talented, smart and knowledgeable people on here. It's part of why I'm so wordy (so see? If you're sick of hearing from me, then it's all y'all's fault for being so helpful to me when I first found you!)
It just snowballed. I am constantly amazed at how fast this had grown and exploded and I am always grateful and never take it for granted.
I cant' go into it now, but a new opportunity has practically fallen in my lap in the last few weeks and we are working on a new venture that is very promising. I hope (!) to be able to share some very good news with everyone very soon on this.
I honestly believe that we have been very blessed because I dont' chase every dollar, but I chase every bride's dream to have a nice reception. I give back, I share. As blessed as I've been, I believe God would be very upset with me if I didn't share my blessings with others.
I am very fortunate to be able to make a living doing something I absolutely love.
My secret ingredient is the love and the passion!!
Dear IndyDeb:
I just dropped my completly frosted 26" quadraangle shaped cake decorated like the Taj Mahal and the Dumbo ride at Disneyland on the kitchen floor at 4:00 AM!! What should I do? Grab a fork? Please help me!
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