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DaysCakes Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 8:30am
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Have a wonderful time in the Big Apple Sugarluva - very jealous!  Must post a few pics when you get back.

 

Barbara - do you think the weather is anything to do with the texture?  It's very damp at the moment.  Is yourself who is doing a Christmas wedding cake?  Sorry forgotten who and there's no way I will be looking back in this thread!  Just wondering how that is coming along.

 

I met Suzanne last night - albeit a bit brief!  She's lovely.  It's nice to put a face to a name, isn't it?

 

Kathy

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nannycook121 Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 8:37am
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ANope kathy can't blame the weather on this, totally my fault, I put it on when it was straight from the oven, I redid it no and it's fine, thankfully.

Yes it's me, havnt even thought of the Xmas wedding, got all the stuff, poinsetta cutters, but got 3 cakes before that, 2 birthdays and a single tier wedding cake, and work, so busy!

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nannycook121 Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 8:38am
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AHow did you get to meet suzanne?

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catsmum Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 8:39am
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AHope the Ferrari is coming on well Jean. Great cake chezza.

Was the lace still warm, Barbara? I am doing a Christmas wedding cake but think someone else is too - Barbara or Mel perhaps?

Have a wonderful holiday Sugarluva. Make sure you buy loads of cakey bits.

I was naughty yesterday bought some chain moulds from The Cake Dec Co before the discount code expired. Whoops!

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DaysCakes Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 8:54am
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How did you get to meet suzanne?

Do you recall the cupcakes she did with the jewellery?  Well she mused that she wanted to do "diamond" rings but didn't have any gel diamonds.  I had some from the engagement cake so I popped them through her letterbox.  I was in no hurry to get them replaced and last night the bell went - Suzanne - sorry, I was so under prepared......my son couldn't wait for his dinner and my husband hadn't got home, I was running all over the place - and there she was!  I couldn't make her out at first - you know when you get brain freeze?  I thought it was somebody collecting for charity at first as I didn't recognise her but then she dangled the gems in front of my face - it took a while for it to sink in!  Suzanne - we will have to meet for coffee some time - and have a proper meet.

 

Sorry you are having a bad cake day Barbara.  I get a lot of those.....

 

Lynne ---   oooh chain moulds - really?  I was looking for one of those a while ago......

 

Kathy

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Tiddylicious Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 9:08am
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glad you managed to sort it out Nanny :smile: I am having a crappy day already! grrr!

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nannycook121 Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 9:17am
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AWhy tidds?

I've decided not to take on anymore cakes between now and xmas, too busy, close to jacking it all in this morning, just find it dificus coming home and doing things in the night, everything's different, the lighting, other things to do, duno, having a downer day, and i'm in work where I have so much to do tonight and tomorrow morning, sorry, just having a rant! Xxx

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Tiddylicious Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 9:21am
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Yes think im having one of those days too nanny :( just feel really fed up today :cry:

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chezzabelle Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 9:32am
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Yes think im having one of those days too nanny :(  just feel really fed up today :cry:

If it makes you feel better I had one of them days yesterday was so glad when it was bed time lol. Can't remember who it was but did you do the cakes for your daughters school?? My two have dressed up as a hero (well they were suppose too but we ended up with a transformer and doc mcstuffins lol)

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Tiddylicious Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 9:36am
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If it makes you feel better I had one of them days yesterday was so glad when it was bed time lol.
Can't remember who it was but did you do the cakes for your daughters school?? My two have dressed up as a hero (well they were suppose too but we ended up with a transformer and doc mcstuffins lol)

yes I ended up doing a box of 24 vanilla cupcakes....only for her to come home and tell me they only wanted 6! Well i wont tell you what i said but she took the box of 24 and the headmaster gave me a wave as she took them in lol. She was meant to be a hero too but couldnt find anything so shes gone as a panda. I told her to say she was mrs kung fu panda and she said no mum im a ninja panda :o:lol:

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DaysCakes Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 9:45am
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Sending the cakey love people!  Big hugs Barbara and Tiddy.  I know what you mean about the lighting - we changed to LEDs in our kitchen but I really don't care for the light.

 

Kathy

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roxylee123 Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 9:46am
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Morning all :smile:

 

Must be the weather I'm feeling fed up to

 

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yes I ended up doing a box of 24 vanilla cupcakes....only for her to come home and tell me they only wanted 6! Well i wont tell you what i said but she took the box of 24 and the headmaster gave me a wave as she took them in lol. She was meant to be a hero too but couldnt find anything so shes gone as a panda. I told her to say she was mrs kung fu panda and she said no mum im a ninja panda :o:lol:

She obviously takes after her mum, two ninjas in the family :lol:

 

Nanny sorry to hear your having problems with your cakes hope it's all sorted now

 

Sugarluva have a fab time in new york.

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chezzabelle Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 9:57am
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yes I ended up doing a box of 24 vanilla cupcakes....only for her to come home and tell me they only wanted 6! Well i wont tell you what i said but she took the box of 24 and the headmaster gave me a wave as she took them in lol. She was meant to be a hero too but couldnt find anything so shes gone as a panda. I told her to say she was mrs kung fu panda and she said no mum im a ninja panda :o :lol:

You prob made the head teachers Friday by giving them loads of cake lol

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smysha Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 10:14am
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Hi everybody!

I'm new to CC and didn't know where else to ask this. I was just wondering what everyone's favourite brand of fondant was or if you make your own. I want to buy some in bulk and I really like PME's fondant. They come in blocks of 2.5kg for a tenner but I see other companies that sell larger quantities. I've tried Renshaw and I genuinely MUCH prefer the taste of PME's fondant but I was wondering what other people thought. There are also brands called Culpitt and Covapaste that I have never tried.

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roxylee123 Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 10:23am
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Hi smysha welcome to the thread, Sorry I can't help with your question I am just a hobby baker and am using the asda brand at the moment but one of the other lovely people on here will be able to help you out.

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smysha Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 10:30am
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Thanks Roxylee :)

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roxylee123 Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 10:36am
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Haha. How did the castle go Gray?

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Crazy-Gray Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 10:47am
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Haha. How did the castle go Gray?

I'm delivering it at 7pm tomorrow so a few last things to go but I'm happy with it :-) took ages and a load of things haven't worked exactly as I wanted but they'll never know if that :-)

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roxylee123 Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 10:49am
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Don't forget to post a pic Gray can;t wait to see it.

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DaysCakes Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 11:16am
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Hi smysha and welcome.  I'm the same as Roxy - I tend to go with the cheapest in the supermarket.  However, I am going to have a try and make my own again soon.  I used to do that years ago but I haven't got a ton of time to "play" unfortunately.  A lot of guys like Sugarpaste Direct and a few don't like it.  I haven't tried it personally, sorry.

 

Kathy

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petitecat Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 11:59am
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Hi all

 

Tiddy and Nanny hope your cakey problems get sorted out. I feel exhausted already from the last few days. The cake is ok, the wheels seem too small now but don't care anymore- just want it finished and be able to get on with a load of other cooking. 

 

Gray can't wait to see your castle cake! 

 

Sugarluva, jealous of your big trip! Have a great time!

 

Hi Smysha, welcome to the thread. Everyone has different opinions about the different sugarpaste brands and everyone has their own favourite. Best to go through trial and error to find what works for you. Carma Massa is great but very very expensive. Other than that I've made my own or used Renshaw if I need red or black!

 

Waiting for homemade piping gel to cool down and will test to see if it's good enough for the car cake. It uses corn flour so not sure whether its clear enough. See you later folks x

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catsmum Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 1:48pm
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Welcome to the thread Smysha. I'm a hobby baker too and mainly use Tescos fondant but for "special" cakes I like Covapaste and Squires Kitchen. SK have some lovely colours. I use Renshaws (reluctantly) when I need dark colours like the red on my Ferrari! I haven't tried PME or SPD so can't comment on them.

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Crazy-Gray Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 3:18pm
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AHi smysha I personally hate the taste of all sugarpaste/fondant I've tried, but I use it all the time as it's essential for the look... I will someday try home made marshmallow fondant and carma massa.... All the others to me are equally unpleasant!

To Work with I find I like sugarpaste direct the best, good elasticity but usually not too sticky... If it's a sticky batch I Knead in some cornflour :-)

If it's a cake I want to eat and the weather is cool I'll use modelling chocolate/Candy clay but I find it harder to work, especially on hot days!

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Tiddylicious Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 3:53pm
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Anyway..........I use culpitt as i find it takes less kneading and is soft but stretchy so no tearing/elephant skin etc but used to use covapaste all the time and like that too :smile:

 

Gray do you make your own modelling chocolate?

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Crazy-Gray Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 4:15pm
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AI do tids, I used to use ccs recipe but it often went crumbly, now I use [@]WickedGoodies[/@] recipe from her book and it's perfect every time :) I bought a big gallon of light corn syrup for £14 from ebay ages ago, still got half left!

I really do fancy trying chocoform tho.... Have you compared the two at all??

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Tiddylicious Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 4:25pm
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ahh mines gone crumbly and hard too...gonna give it a micro blast and see what happens :cry: I am still waiting to get some in to see but will let you know :-D

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Crazy-Gray Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 6:30pm
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ahh mines gone crumbly and hard too...gonna give it a micro blast and see what happens :cry:  I am still waiting to get some in to see but will let you know :D

Don't panic... Nuke it on the lowest power till its just soft enough to Knead in some SP... That always fixed it for me before.. Anywhere from 1 part SP 4 parts crumbly annoying stuff to 50:50 it still tastes pretty good even with SP kneaded in and firms up ok with a bit of support :-)

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Tiddylicious Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 7:14pm
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AThanks gray will try that! Nuked it but still not quite right so hopefully this will fix it :)

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chezzabelle Posted 14 Nov 2014 , 8:23pm
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ANanny and tiddy I hope both your cakes turned out fine in the end

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