I am starting this discussion because K8memphis informed me that newbies can’t post replies for a while. (I just thought I couldn’t see my own responses or that they weren’t going through due to poor signal so thank you k8memphis!!)  Ok, so hopefully everyone that has been involved in the discussion thus far will see this.  I am going to try to respond to everyone in one shot.

Thank you everyone for all of your suggestions!  I’ve been out of town in the middle of nowhere with very spotty cell service and only the occasional weak internet connection so am only getting around now to responding to everyone. 

K8memphis :

I was talking about meringues but it’s looking like he may just end up using a 50/50 fondant/gumpaste mix because it is too humid to even make test meringues.  

Kelly, I have not seen your original post.  It must have gotten buried in the spam.  Sorry.

you are so very welcome, kelly! but I'm wondering how did he do??? if you ever get back over here -- please let me know 

sandra and all -- anytime you want to see someone's history of posts and replies just click on their name -- kelly v has two posts -- but I got the link here:

https://www.cakecentral.com/forum/t/851934/meringues-for-competition-help#post_7721537

Sorry, I just didn't recognize it.  I would also like to  here what you/he decided and how it went.