Well, the 1st Annual Florida ICED Cake Competition is only about 2 months away now! If you’re planning to compete (which you should), you’re at least beginning to think about your entry. At most cake decorating competitions, the competition pieces are actually completed ahead of time. Typically, the competitors decorate “cake dummies” which are Styrofoam …
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I decided to try a new technique on a cookie yesterday. So many people decorate sugar cookies with royal icing or glaze…But can you make them super cute with fondant?! I’m thrilled with how these came out. And – best of all – you don’t need any special tools! My tools were all at the …
One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking Christmas cookies, and I like to share them with others at a cookie exchange. While cookie exchanges are meant to be a time to relax with friends, exchange recipes, and eat yummy food, many people find them frustrating and stressful. However, Hershey’s has launched a new campaign …
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The Alfred Angelo collection has developed a line of wedding dresses inspired by the classic Disney Princesses! It’s about time! The dresses really resemble each of the princesses, don’t you think? Love them!
I saw this posted on Aarti Party. I’m a nerd for the Food Network, and I love The Next Food Network Star. Aarti is this year’s winner! So, of course, I now follow her blog. Anyway, she just posted this and I had to forward it on to all of you. Enjoy! Wouldn’t you love …
Here’s 3 more cakes for you! This cake was iced in white buttercream. We lined the sides with a collage of photos the bride provided us using PhotoFrost’s edible printing. And the top had an edible image monogram to match the couple’s wedding invitation. This zebra print cake was iced in buttercream and decorated with …
Well, college football season has finally arrived! It’s my favorite time of year! The only downside of football season is that I live in enemy territory. In the middle of Gator Country, we just don’t get many requests for Seminole cakes. Orange and blue is probably the most popular color combination we see in the …
I think I’m in love. I can’t tear my eyes away from these plates by French Bull. They’re made of melamine so they’re durable and reusable! And they use these patterns on all kinds of things – table runners, napkins, aprons, bedding, wall art, stationery, etc! *sigh* I want…
Today, I’m going to show you a few quick things you can do in Photoshop to enhance your cake photos. Of course, this tutorial will be geared towards cake decorators, but the same principles can be applied to many other uses! For the tutorial, I’ll use a photo of a cake I made for my …