November 13th, 2009 by Eric Erwin
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Wilton Holiday Cookie Contest. We had over 1,000 wonderful entries that captured the spirit of the holiday. It was extremely difficult to select only 20 winners. Read the rest of this post »
November 12th, 2009 by Nancy Siler
Most people have traditional items the family is used to having at Thanksgiving. A bit like expected comfort food such as at my house, broccoli rice casserole, green bean casserole, mashed and sweet potatoes, dressing/stuffing plus the inevitable turkey whether he’s basted with orange juice or has herbs placed under his skin and onion/garlic in the cavity. Dessert is a different matter. Read the rest of this post »
November 11th, 2009 by Mary Gavenda
Recently, Steve Rocco, Wilton’s Senior Director of Cake and Visual Design, was asked to design a very special cake for the Grand Opening of Michaels new store in Manhattan, New York. In addition to their grand opening, Steve needed to bring interest to the various cake decorating classes that are offered at the store. He took his inspiration from the New York Skyline and added a mixture of reality and fiction. Read the rest of this post »
November 10th, 2009 by Giulia Taraszkiewicz
Celebrations are part of Wilton’s company culture. This is why we go over the top when it’s a colleague’s birthday. It is so much fun, it is inspirational, it brings everyone together, and of course… there is always the cake! Here are a few recent office birthday celebrations; I hope they will inspire you to throw a fun birthday party for your family members, friends, and colleagues. Read the rest of this post »
November 5th, 2009 by Eric Erwin
Every family has its own tasty traditions at the holidays. If your family is like mine, holiday cookies have always had a special place in your heart. Think about it—the holidays are prime time for cookies, with gingerbread, spritz, thumbprints and so many others flying off the plate as soon as they appear. Read the rest of this post »
October 29th, 2009 by Shawn Broda
Everyday, Wilton Method Instructors (WMIs) everywhere are teaching Wilton Cake Decorating classes. They are on the front lines with our consumers, sharing their passion for Wilton techniques and products, and loving every minute of it. In the nearly 35 year history of our program, WMIs have taught 4 million students how to decorate, touching lives and making memories every step of the way. Read the rest of this post »
October 28th, 2009 by Robin Mueller
Whether you are one of the first Wilton students who took a course back in 1975 or the 4,000,000th student in 2009, the “fun”damental cake decorating techniques you learned in your Wilton courses are pretty similar. Spatulas, bags, tips and icing colors have turned simple cakes and icing into colorful and vivid memories.
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October 27th, 2009 by Mary Gavenda
Do you ever have any problems getting red icing red? I know I do. It can happen for a couple of reasons: didn’t add enough icing color or used shortening with a high yellow dye content, such as butter flavored shortening. Do you have a lot of minerals in your water that could make a difference (like well water)? Read the rest of this post »
October 23rd, 2009 by Giulia Taraszkiewicz
What is an afternoon of fun, a spooky table setting, and a great crafting activity all at the same time? A Haunted House of course! I decorated an eerie building with one of Wilton’s pre-baked Halloween cookie kits… here’s how it worked out. BOOOOOO!
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October 20th, 2009 by Beth Somers
There’s no doubt about it, autumn has arrived. With cooler air and changing leaves, I am always reminded of pies. Lots of people eat pies year-round – lemon chiffon in the spring, cherry or peach in the summer, pecan or chocolate cream in the colder months. For me though, pie is very seasonal, and that season is now.
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