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Panhandle Cake CRUMBS – LIVE 1-Tip Contest!

During the 2011 Panhandle Cake CRUMBS Competition, they have a couple of live mini-competitions to keep the crowds entertained. Susan, show chairman, asked me to participate in the 1-tip competition. The idea is that 3 different cake decorators are given all the supplies they need to decorate a cake – spatulas, icing, piping bags, colors, …

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Successfully Entering and WINNING Cake Decorating Competitions

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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Holiday Cookie Exchange – Lessons Learned, Tips, and a Giveaway Sneak Peak!

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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Cake Overload – Part 2!

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 …

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My New Love – French Bull

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…