Archive for the ‘General’ Category
Friday, January 4th, 2013
I like to remember my roots at the New Year, which usually means comfort food. Since by now I’m pretty comforted thanks to Christmas, I settle for middle ground – a smaller version of a lovely bit of heaven known back home as an empanada. (more…)
Posted in Appetizers, General, Recipes | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
Summer is absolutely my favorite season. No matter how high the temperature climbs, I can’t get enough of the heat…except in my house. I love to be outside, to garden, to swim, to cycle, especially in very warm weather. But sweating in my kitchen is another story! (more…)
Posted in Bakeware, General, General Dessert, Recipes, Summer | No Comments »
Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Whether it is for a family celebration, holiday, school bake sale or just for the fun of it, baking is a great activity. Plus, we all know there are few better smells than the scent of fresh baked cakes, breads or cookies filling the house. This enjoyment can seem out of reach for those who have to stick to a gluten-free diet. Have no fear! I am here to help you “sift” through some of the guidelines to gluten-free baking.
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Posted in Cake Decorating, Decorating Tools, General, Recipes | 11 Comments »
Thursday, April 12th, 2012
As I grow as a decorator, my collection of decorating tools is growing too! I had tubs all over my kitchen with random tips thrown here, my rolling pin thrown there. Decorating bags were in a cabinet across from everything else. I was lucky if I could ever track down my spatulas in the same place twice. I needed a storage solution that I could tuck into the hall closet and pull out when I got the itch to decorate. I needed the new Wilton Decorator Preferred Carry-All Tote! (more…)
Posted in Cake Decorating, Decorating Tools, General, Video | 22 Comments »
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
For more than 80 years, Wilton has been dedicated to making cake decorating easy for people of all skill levels. To continue that tradition, we wanted to develop new and improved cake decorating tools that will make it easier for you to create amazing treats. At Wilton, we try to design ease-of-use into every product we develop. For us, that is Decorate Smart.
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Posted in Decorating Tools, General, Video | 20 Comments »
Friday, March 30th, 2012
“Pin it.” “I just pinned that!” “I’ll show you my pin.” Ok, so you’re either in one of two groups. Group 1 is probably thinking about their last pin. And Group 2? Well, Group 2 is where I was a few months ago, thinking… “Pin what?” (more…)
Posted in Birthdays, Cake Decorating, Candy, Contests & Sweepstakes, Cookies, Cupcakes, General, Pops, Punch. Cut. Decorate!, Recipes, Techniques, Wedding | No Comments »
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! As a working mom, I like to surprise my kids with a spin on the standard breakfast fare so I know they are starting their day off with the energy they need. When I saw the Star Whoopie Pie Pan, I quickly came up with some ideas to celebrate those star students as they head back to school. (more…)
Posted in General, Kids | 8 Comments »
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
The International Cake Exploration Societé (ICES) is an organization for cake decorating and sugar art enthusiasts. It is an international organization with local chapters that hold their own meetings to share ideas and new techniques a few times each year. But the big event that everyone waits for is the ICES Annual Convention and Show. (more…)
Posted in Cake Decorating, General | 4 Comments »
Monday, July 11th, 2011
Interested in photography? See how we prepare projects for photography in this visit to the Wilton Photo Studio. Steve Rocco, Senior Director of Cake and Visual Design, will provide some tips on how to showcase your projects with photography and props. (more…)
Posted in Cake Decorating, General, Video | 1 Comment »
