Wow...never meant to start another debate here...just thought it was interesting because so many people complain about it.

Anyhow, it's true that some people don't order anything online. I don't...because last year someone stole my husband's identity (not from an online purchase, it was when we paid our rent) and we can't have a bank account or credit cards anymore. All we use now is cash.

I make my own fondant because it's cheaper than anything else...my "beef" with Wilton fondant is that it gives all fondant a bad reputation.

I realize there are other ways to get fondant other than the local grocery store. My husband works for Brookshires as an Asst Mangr and he said that it really isn't as simple as just saying "Hey, Can you start carrying this product." It's a matter of getting the corp. people to listen, which isnt very easy. And for some of us, it is not as easy as driving that hour away and picking up a tub of something so costly to use very little of at a time. I do not take a risk of purchasing online and very seldom over the phone so I deal with the Wilton when completely necessary.

Even if I liked Wilton (which I don't) The only place I can get it is at Michaels or Joanne Fabric Weird huh? The good thing is I can use my 40% off coupon for it. I was surprised to hear about Wilton and Walmart teaming up. Can you get Wilton fondant at Wallys? Anyway, we all need to realize we are in the good ole USA and so far we have freedom of speech. I don't care if people disagree with my thinking, why can't we just all get along whether we agree or not? I really don't get angry if someone doesn't agree with me , I hope you all don't get offended cause I don't like Wiltons fondant. I just think it's nasty tasting can't help it. I like everyone here at CC, such a good group of people!!!!!! Even those that like Wilton...................

Okay, I have to put in my 2 cents worth here! I can't stand Wilton fondant, either, and that's all I have in my area without a drive into the Houston area. I make my own MMF which people really like and it's so much cheaper than ordering on-line! I can make a batch of it in about 10 minutes and it costs me about $3. On slow days, I make several batches up and keep it for future use. It's not that big of a deal to me to spend 30 minutes every other week making it, but I just can't justify the cost of Wilton or ordering on-line and having to pay shipping. Call me cheap....I mean "thrifty!"

Just my opinion on ways of keeping my costs down.

MichelleM77..................good grief how do you do all that? Full time job and part time and cookies? Your good!!!!! You must certainly be an organizer.

I'm not that organized, just have to do what I have to do to pay the bills. Believe me, if I could give up one of the jobs I would! Oh, and I looooove coffee!

I've tried about three different fondants home made, people love the taste but I have an awful time working with it. I can't seem to get it the texture of Wilton, I do love their texture just not the taste. It's like I need lots more sugar than is called for. Why would that be? Any suggestions? I see some of you on here , your homemade fondant looks GREAT. I've tried Tobas , Michelle's and the MMF and the same thing . It's kinda of stringy and pulls down the cake bad.

Thanks Texasrose I'll try less water, how does this recipe do for full coverage of a cake? I don't mind making it but I just wish I could get the texture right. I like the looks of Jennifer Dontz and ordered her DVD and can't get the stuff here to make it. Makes me MAD!!!!!! I will get the victory over home made fondant sooner or later. I REFUSE to give up.

Wow. If you don't agree with a petition being signed- Ignore it. No need to hassle people over what they want to do, or argue with them if it will work or not.

No hassling. Stating our opinion, just like they are, that you do have options.

I would either up my prices to cover the cost of ordering a good fondant online or I would not offer fondant if I couldn't get a product that I liked.

I buy SI from www.IntoTheOven.com and it comes out to $3 per pound including shipping. I think it might actually be cheaper than Wilton!

Wow thanks for the heads up Michelle, I know where I'm going for SI.

Petitions are only good if they're sent to the company. I wonder if the creator has/is sending it still?

My daughter loves the stuff - but I REALLLLLY question her taste sometimes

Maybe if we were specific about what about the Wilton fondant offends us....could it use more vanilla? Does it have a chemical taste? Is it too much like dough? Too Sweet? Does it not make figures well? Is it too wet? Is it too chewy? Not sweet enough? Taste like Crisco? No taste at all? Is it too expensive for the ingredients used vs. the weight of the total product?

I am a Wilton instructor....and I know they are very concerned with their products and reputation. Can every company do everything perfectly....No....does Satin Ice make decorating tips like Wilton? Does Kitchen Aid make chocolate like Tobler Narcisse? Some companies make a few excellent things and then many things at a good price that everyone can have at any time, and if they want something better, then someone else can make it. Wilton fondant is great for modeling, accents, and details that a lot of people don't eat anyway. Obviously no one wants to pay a premium price for a decoration no one is going to eat anyway. Wilton actually increases our profit margin especially when used for molding, modeling, and accents not meant to be eaten. Fondant itself is not meant to be a "taste treat" or most cake decorators wouldn't spend so much time perfecting the buttercream underneath.

Check this article out about "Ace of Cakes" who....incidentally....only used Satin Ice....see what it got them......

http://www.citypaper.com/bob/story.asp?id=14369

They call fondant at best "tasteless"....

Trying to get WIlton to change a good thing for Wilton is like trying to get Duff to use buttercream only...it obviously works for them. Someone likes it, and better than that....someone is making money off of it.

at the michaels where i teach.... they can,t keep it on the shelves.... so i don,t know how any of us on here.. know how much fondant wilton sells or how much they don,t... i would say... they sell plenty.... so we all do have that option... make your own if you don,t like the taste of wilton... or any other fondant.... i tasted fondarific at ices convention... i didn,t like that either.... but you couldn,t get around the booth ... it was selling like hot cakes.... satin ice tastes very good... you couln,t get aroung their booth either....so we all like different things... that is how it is suppose to be... we all have our opinions and we have the right to express them...but this topic has been brought up so many times since i have been a member ... it is getting old

Don't buy it you don't like it... Wilton is not twisting anybody's arm.. but I know you are only speaking for yourselves...

SO , good luck with that !!

Wanted to say was: If you do not like it, then do not buy it!!! but don't expect them to stop making it, because some people buy it. It is not up to anybody here or anywhere whether they should or shouldn't make them or not.... unless you own Wiltons..