Need Idea For 'asian Themed' Cake

Decorating By DesignerCakes Updated 28 Jun 2007 , 1:38pm by CherryBomb

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DesignerCakes Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 7:57pm
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I just received a last minute order from a caterer that I make cakes for. The order is for an 'Asian themed' cake for a Vietnamese physician who is leaving or retiring - not really sure what the story is.

In any case, it's up to me to design it any way I see fit. Any ideas? I'm a a loss. The first thing that came to mind are cherry or apple blossoms, but I am not sure this is fitting for a male. Or is it?

Any suggestions???

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julzs71 Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 8:15pm
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hmmm. I think what you should focus more on is that he is a doctor. I'm not thinking an Asian theme unless requested.

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cakes47 Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 8:15pm
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I LOVE the cakes with ''bamboo''. I believe you can find a couple here at CC.
Good luck ~ I can't wait to see your creation!!!!

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julzs71 Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 8:17pm
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oops. My eyes must be hurting because I totally skipped some words. They want an asian theme. Got me. Maybe bamboo sides.

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dadams Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 8:20pm
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cakes47 Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 8:22pm
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There are 3 pages filled with awesome cakes with an Asian theme. Just go to the galleries tab, click, then scroll down until you see THEME 3-D CAKES, under that is Asian/Oriental. Great cakes!!!

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CherryBomb Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 8:28pm
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I think an Asian style knot would be cool!

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You could also do a gold dragon or try to write something out in Asian script.

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miriel Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 8:29pm
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Bamboo sides will be good and easy to do.

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DesignerCakes Posted 28 Jun 2007 , 12:49am
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Thank you all so much for your input. I thought of finding the Chinese symbol for 'luck' also known as Fu. I just haven't been lucky enough to find anything larger than a thumbnail of it on the internet. I'll keep looking. I was thinking red fondant with gold accents since these colors are representative of good luck.

I will post it as soon as I'm done.

Thanks again!

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Doug Posted 28 Jun 2007 , 12:55am
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gentle reminder -- the doctor is Vietnamese.

would he appreciate a Chinese themed cake?

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dominique26 Posted 28 Jun 2007 , 2:59am
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How about a Phoenix themed cake? In the Vietnamese culture
"The phoenix appears only in peaceful and prosperous times, and hides itself when there is trouble. Thus, it is the sign of peace and the symbol of concord"

If he is leaving or retiring, the symbol for peace would be appropriate in asian cultures.

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DesignerCakes Posted 28 Jun 2007 , 10:58am
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I wish I could do a dragon, but I just haven't a clue how to design one in gumpaste! I wanted a flat, one dimensional design.

Thanks again everyone. I will post as soon as I a done.

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CherryBomb Posted 28 Jun 2007 , 1:38pm
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How about something simple like this...

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