Archive for March, 2010

Egg-lectic Easter Treats

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Spring is upon us and that means that the Easter holiday is fast approaching so I wanted to offer some great baking ideas. When I normally think of Easter, of course, a lot of different decorations, designs and colors come to my mind such as bunnies and eggs, and different bright pastels. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Cupcakes, Easter | 11 Comments »

Baking Alternatives – Sugar Substitutes

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

As some of you may know from reading my biography I am a registered dietitian. Sounds kind of counterintuitive…a registered dietitian at a cake decorating company? Well, now my nutrition skills can be put to good use by talking to you about better baking ideas. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Cookies, Cupcakes | 32 Comments »

Airbrushing Tips and Techniques

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about airbrushing cakes lately, so I put together a beginner’s tutorial. Check it out, and refer to this checklist of things to remember when using an airbrush. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Cupcakes, Video | 52 Comments »

My Must-Have Decorating Tools

Friday, March 19th, 2010

We all have certain kitchen tools and gadgets that we can’t live without, right? They make life in the kitchen easier and more fun. Some of my favorite cake decorating tools have been tips passed on by my friends and colleagues. We can all learn something by sharing our own personal faves! (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Decorating Tools | 5 Comments »

Start with a Crumb Coat for a Smooth Cake Finish

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Crumb coating a cake certainly does not make any cake decorator overly excited, but it can be the difference between a perfectly iced cake and one that is, well, “crummy.” (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Icing | 82 Comments »

Add Color or Flavor to Fondant

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Fondant is a flexible, easy-to-shape icing that enables you to add excitement to cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. You can roll it out and cut it, imprint designs, color it, flavor it, create amazing color effects and form it into just about any shape (some describe it as kid’s modeling clay for cake decorators). There is so much that you can do with fondant – the possibilities are virtually limitless – and it’s easy for anyone to use. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Cookies, Cupcakes, Fondant | 140 Comments »

Personalize Your Wedding Without Breaking the Bank

Monday, March 8th, 2010

With wedding budgets tighter than ever, many brides are personalizing their invitations online. Wilton’s print your own wedding invitations have the look and feel of professionally printed invites, at a fraction of the cost. (more…)

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Ooh, Baby! Baby Shower Favor and Party Ideas

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Baby showers have always been a fun way to “shower” the mother-to-be with gifts and affection. Today, the hostess has many options when planning the celebration. From pastel rattles and baby feet to bright florals and bugs, the colors and themes are endless. (more…)

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2009 WMI of the Year – It’s a 3-Peat!!!!

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

In my first blog in October, I had the pleasure of introducing you to Stephanie De La Cerda, the 2007 and 2008 Wilton Method Instructor of the Year. I am so excited to announce that Stephanie has once again earned top honors as the 2009 WMI of the Year – our first ever 3-peat winner!!! (more…)

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