I am a bad girl because...I just ordered stuff that I have never used before but I always hear it mentioned on here...so I thought I would give them a try. I ordered the creme bouquet...so what is the flavor of this stuff...how do I use it (like in place of vanilla or something?).
High ratio shortening? Same as I would crisco or less or what?
And gumtex...that is what I mix in with my fondant to make it get hard quicker right??? Will this have directions on it?
Oh thanks for your help
lol...one question...why did you buy them before all the questions? lolol
i am not sure what the first is.
the shortening you use the same cup for cup oz for oz and yes the gumtex will help the fondant dry faster and keep from absorbing moisture from the air if any is present.
Creme Bouquet has a citrus flavor. Sort of Vanilla, Almond, and lemony mix. It is pretty good. I use it in my NFSC and BC.
When I read your post I just had to laugh...you know that you are truly an addict when you order stuff that you aren't really sure what it is, but if it has to do with cakes- you know you already love it!!! That is soooo me! I buy stuff and then "figure it all out later".
Have fun with your new "toys"!!!!
-Michelle
go easy on the creme bouquet.. I liked the smell so much, i put double tsps. in it. Wow, it was over powering.
LOL I knew I'd look goofy for posting this but hey...LOL I wanted to try it..I THOUGHT the creme bouquet might of had a more marshmallowy (not a word I know lol) flavor, AND it is hard to find hi ratio shortening where I live and I wanted to try a few different BC's before I got hooked to one.
And the gumtex....well I am scared of fondant but I am in the process of making a cake that has some fondant decos. soooooo....I have new toys coming and I am happy 
LOL
Christi, DON'T be afraid of Fondant! I was too just a month or so ago and can't believe I was ever afraid of it after the first time I used it. It is totally fun to work with and play with. I am already making my own fondant, Toba Garrett's recipe and let me tell you, it is to die for in taste! It is a bit more difficult to work with than the Satin Ice or Wilton so work with those first then give it a try. I hear the MMF is easy to work with but I am so sold on TG's that I am not sure if I will try it now! LOL 
Anyway, jump in to the fondant world and you will be shocked at how easy it is to use..........AND FUN! I see your cakes and believe me, you will have no trouble at all.
Creme Bouquet is a staple in my kitchen. Use it in place of all other flavors as you do not need to combine it with anything. It is fabulously delish!!
As far as the creme bouquet...I use both it and vanilla in my BC. I use about 1 tsp of vanilla and 1/2 tsp of creme bouquet. I really like the flavor. But I have heard not all creme bouquet brands are the same. I have the Parrish's brand and it is great. I've read on here that some people have bought a different brand and it didn't compare.
I am a bad girl because...I just ordered stuff that I have never used before but I always hear it mentioned on here...so I thought I would give them a try. I ordered the creme bouquet...so what is the flavor of this stuff...how do I use it (like in place of vanilla or something?).
High ratio shortening? Same as I would crisco or less or what?
And ...that is what I mix in with my fondant to make it get hard quicker right??? Will this have directions on it?
Oh thanks for your help
Way to go - jump in with both feet, I am so jealous! Let us know how everything turns out. 
yummy, creme bouquet 
I just bought some yesterday and added it to my raspberry cream filling, got RAVE reviews!!! I also bought some gumpaste mix and some high ratio shortening. I LOVE the shortening, it made a HUGE difference in the consistency of my buttercream. Hope you liked all your stuff too!!
Some people consider creme bouquet "the wedding smell" of cake. I personally detest it. To me, it tastes like creme soda.
Interesting! I bought some at Sugarcraft a couple of weeks ago and tried it in my buttercream! One of my regular customers called me and said "what have you done to your icing!"....not in a good way! I usually use Creme Royal (more buttery vanilla than citrus). My customers (more than 3 of them) did not like the Creme Bouquet! WAH! I love trying new things, but this won't be one I do again soon! I used slightly less than 1 tsp in my recipe cuz it is pretty strong stuff! Oh well!
Im also guilty of this... i have things that are still in the package that were bought because i had a 50% off!! i figured id use it sometime!!! my friends make fun of me because im always in the kitchen 
but they always have yummy things to munch on!!!
Hey teekakes, the link you posted didn't work. Do you hve 's rec please?
Sure, the recipe is here at CC. Here is the link to it; http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2127-0-Toba-Garretts-fondant.html
If you have trouble with the link let me know.
Im also guilty of this... i have things that are still in the package that were bought because i had a 50% off!! i figured id use it sometime!!!
my friends make fun of me because im always in the kitchen but they always have yummy things to munch on!!!
I was told not to make any more cakes for the family to eat....lol. My sister actually bought me some dummies so she won't be tempted. Apparently she is trying to lose weight and I keep feeding her cake!!!!!
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