Here's a simple pony cake tutorial. Have fun!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Howdini's Video Cake Tutorials
If you're looking for low-technical cake decorating instruction, you'll love this. I just found it today. Howdini offers several great cake tutorials for anyone looking to make a simple, yet different something special for their favorite cake eater.
Here's a simple pony cake tutorial. Have fun!
Here's a simple pony cake tutorial. Have fun!
My Review of Duff Goldman's Cake Product Line
Just a sneak peak and a bit of added info…. I received three products from this new decorating line. I seriously enjoyed getting to play for free. Lol I even gave a chunk of the fondant to each of my kids to play with. My daughter fashioned a zoo animal of some sort, then bit it’s head off. My son just ate the fondant. Lol Both thought very highly of the texture and taste… so there ya go!
Finally, this blog has sorta slipped into an everything blog, which isn’t really my intention, so I’m going to start doing a better job of posting cake-relevant information! Lol I’m rather spacey (and struggling for moolah) though, so one really never knows what they may find here. I’m blaming this on motherhood. Can I get away with that? Lol
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
CSN Stores... Great Online Store for All Things Kitchen!
Well... kitchen and anything else you might imagine!
Very recently I made my very first purchase with CSN stores, which can I just say has EVERYTHING under the sun. Regardless of what you may be shopping for… they likely have a dozen varieties of whatever “it” might be. We’re talking loveseats to toilet seats, microwaves to bed sheets, and pencil sharpeners to desk lamps… they have it all!
I purchased a new waffle maker (another first), through one of CSN’s 200 stores at a great price, ordered it with ease and received it in just a few days time via UPS. It came just as ordered, in perfect condition, and I received it in a very reasonable amount of time. I have nothing bad to report about my shopping experience… I was even given a confirmation email showing my order had been received… something most online retailers offer… but as I found out last week, not all. Having that confirmation email is a BIG deal.
Here's the exact model I ordered... just behold it's beauty won't you? lol It's a Chef's Choice International WafflePro and it's making me rather hungry.
I’d never heard of CSN until very recently when they graciously hosted a giveaway on my Cake Space blog. At that time I’d only scratched the surface when it came to realizing just how many products, and the variety of products they sold. Many of their products offer free shipping too. I’m big on free shipping!
If I were rating this store and my online shopping experience with a 5 star rating system… with 5 being TOP DOG and 1 being lousy flee-ridden dog… I’d give CSN a perfect 5! I’ll definitely be shopping with them again.
Very recently I made my very first purchase with CSN stores, which can I just say has EVERYTHING under the sun. Regardless of what you may be shopping for… they likely have a dozen varieties of whatever “it” might be. We’re talking loveseats to toilet seats, microwaves to bed sheets, and pencil sharpeners to desk lamps… they have it all!
I purchased a new waffle maker (another first), through one of CSN’s 200 stores at a great price, ordered it with ease and received it in just a few days time via UPS. It came just as ordered, in perfect condition, and I received it in a very reasonable amount of time. I have nothing bad to report about my shopping experience… I was even given a confirmation email showing my order had been received… something most online retailers offer… but as I found out last week, not all. Having that confirmation email is a BIG deal.
Here's the exact model I ordered... just behold it's beauty won't you? lol It's a Chef's Choice International WafflePro and it's making me rather hungry.
I’d never heard of CSN until very recently when they graciously hosted a giveaway on my Cake Space blog. At that time I’d only scratched the surface when it came to realizing just how many products, and the variety of products they sold. Many of their products offer free shipping too. I’m big on free shipping!If I were rating this store and my online shopping experience with a 5 star rating system… with 5 being TOP DOG and 1 being lousy flee-ridden dog… I’d give CSN a perfect 5! I’ll definitely be shopping with them again.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Bird Feeders, Picnic Backpacks, Camping Gear, Knives and Christmas Shopping in July!
Call me a nut, but I'm already looking at my Christmas shopping list and checking off those boxes early. Have you ever done any holiday shopping in July? It's sorta fun... and it's easier because you're not fighting crowds. You can find great buys any time of the year and if you start early, you have more time to find them!
If you have a sportsman in the family and you're looking for pocket knives, or maybe you need some new kitchen knifes... you'll find just about any kind of knife imaginable at Knife Depot. I really like their cutting boards too... I actually use cutting boards a lot for rolling and shaping fondant. It doesn't stick to the wood as bad as other surfaces.
I like their folding knife too... maybe not for cake decorating, but as a Christmas gift, I have the perfect person in mind. That or a good pocket knife! My son is joining Scouts this year... I'm sort of hoping he won't need a pocket knife... yet!
Another possibility for those on my Christmas list is a good picnic basket or picnic backpack. I've always wanted one of the backpacks! My kids and I could use this to hike up to the park for lunch... everything would have it's place (that's just so appealing, isn't it?) and we'd look "so together"! lol
Picnic baskets are not a thing of the past... if you know someone who likes to serve others... you know the hospitable type... then you know someone who would love picnic baskets. In my family... I'm sorta that person, but I think my mom and my sister could get a lot of use out of a good picnic backpack too.
In any case picnic backpacks make for a unique gift that can last for years and would thrill just about any mom of young kids. Especially the outdoorsy types!
Speaking of outdoorsy people... if you have anyone on your list who likes to camp, then maybe it's camping gear you should be looking at. I have a feeling we'll be buying a lot more of this type of merchandise in the coming months and years. Our son... the one who is joining Scouts wants to go camping... even if it's in our own backyard.
We've thought about getting some quality camping equipment, so maybe this is the year for Santa to bring it? For me killing two birds with one stone... especially where spending money is concerned is rather exciting.
While shopping for all these outdoorsy people, I have to find something for my dad who loves to feed and watch birds. Funny thing about that... when his mom (my Grandmother) was alive this was one of her favorite things to do too! Now she's gone, but the love of birds lives on. I'm thinking bird feeders might just be a good fit for him this year.
You might think that a bird feeder is boring, but have you seen some of the amazing feeders out today? They're amazing! If you don't have a bird feeder of your own, you might be half tempted to start a new hobby. Bird feeding is actually kind of fun, if you don't mind cleaning up cracked seeds! lol
I'm going to look at maybe getting stylish bird feeders for my own backyard. We have very small trees as our neighborhood is only 9 years old, but I think they'll hold a feeder! lol
If you have a sportsman in the family and you're looking for pocket knives, or maybe you need some new kitchen knifes... you'll find just about any kind of knife imaginable at Knife Depot. I really like their cutting boards too... I actually use cutting boards a lot for rolling and shaping fondant. It doesn't stick to the wood as bad as other surfaces.
I like their folding knife too... maybe not for cake decorating, but as a Christmas gift, I have the perfect person in mind. That or a good pocket knife! My son is joining Scouts this year... I'm sort of hoping he won't need a pocket knife... yet!
Another possibility for those on my Christmas list is a good picnic basket or picnic backpack. I've always wanted one of the backpacks! My kids and I could use this to hike up to the park for lunch... everything would have it's place (that's just so appealing, isn't it?) and we'd look "so together"! lol
Picnic baskets are not a thing of the past... if you know someone who likes to serve others... you know the hospitable type... then you know someone who would love picnic baskets. In my family... I'm sorta that person, but I think my mom and my sister could get a lot of use out of a good picnic backpack too.
In any case picnic backpacks make for a unique gift that can last for years and would thrill just about any mom of young kids. Especially the outdoorsy types!
Speaking of outdoorsy people... if you have anyone on your list who likes to camp, then maybe it's camping gear you should be looking at. I have a feeling we'll be buying a lot more of this type of merchandise in the coming months and years. Our son... the one who is joining Scouts wants to go camping... even if it's in our own backyard.
We've thought about getting some quality camping equipment, so maybe this is the year for Santa to bring it? For me killing two birds with one stone... especially where spending money is concerned is rather exciting.
While shopping for all these outdoorsy people, I have to find something for my dad who loves to feed and watch birds. Funny thing about that... when his mom (my Grandmother) was alive this was one of her favorite things to do too! Now she's gone, but the love of birds lives on. I'm thinking bird feeders might just be a good fit for him this year.
You might think that a bird feeder is boring, but have you seen some of the amazing feeders out today? They're amazing! If you don't have a bird feeder of your own, you might be half tempted to start a new hobby. Bird feeding is actually kind of fun, if you don't mind cleaning up cracked seeds! lol
I'm going to look at maybe getting stylish bird feeders for my own backyard. We have very small trees as our neighborhood is only 9 years old, but I think they'll hold a feeder! lol
Monday, July 26, 2010
My Upcoming Review of Duff's Cake Decorating Products
Hold onto your pastry bags! This week I'll be sharing my review of a few of the wonderful products in Duff Goldman's new line of cake decorating products... which are currently for sale at Micheal's craft stores.
The review will be shared on my other cake blog... Cake Space this Wednesday, so be sure to check it out. The review will include a few snapshots of the products in use, so you'll not want to miss this!
It's been so sticky hot in my neck of the woods that my husband gets a little irritable when I turn the oven on... so my review has been a long time coming. This morning I was up at 5:30 in the morning (beating the Summer heat) baking away in order to share my thoughts and opinions on Duff's cake mix, fondant, and a cool fondant decorating tool.
Having fun and looking forward to sharing! Come back and see me soon!
The review will be shared on my other cake blog... Cake Space this Wednesday, so be sure to check it out. The review will include a few snapshots of the products in use, so you'll not want to miss this!
It's been so sticky hot in my neck of the woods that my husband gets a little irritable when I turn the oven on... so my review has been a long time coming. This morning I was up at 5:30 in the morning (beating the Summer heat) baking away in order to share my thoughts and opinions on Duff's cake mix, fondant, and a cool fondant decorating tool.
Having fun and looking forward to sharing! Come back and see me soon!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Mailbox News.... and Cake!
Ok.... I'm going to use this space to talk about mailboxes and cakes at the same time. Can you handle that kind of excitement? lol
If you're looking for cool mailboxes to enhance your home... you're going to love this site! I never knew such beautiful mailboxes existed. Who would have thought so much style could be found in a mailbox?
Whether you're looking for commercial or residential mailboxes... mailbox posts, mail drop boxes, mail slots for your door, or even multi-unit mailboxes, you'll find the highest quality products at Mailboxixchange.com! They have over 2500 mailboxes and home decor products... including beautiful house numbers... that you'll want to purchase together with your mailbox, so they match (of course!).
Now... if you're looking for cake news... you know... to be delivered to your new handsome mailbox... you'll love some of the cake decorating publications I'll be sharing soon. One of them is even titled "Mailbox News"! Yes... we can talk about mailboxes and cake together. We live in a sweet world do we not? lol
If you're looking for cool mailboxes to enhance your home... you're going to love this site! I never knew such beautiful mailboxes existed. Who would have thought so much style could be found in a mailbox?
Whether you're looking for commercial or residential mailboxes... mailbox posts, mail drop boxes, mail slots for your door, or even multi-unit mailboxes, you'll find the highest quality products at Mailboxixchange.com! They have over 2500 mailboxes and home decor products... including beautiful house numbers... that you'll want to purchase together with your mailbox, so they match (of course!).
Now... if you're looking for cake news... you know... to be delivered to your new handsome mailbox... you'll love some of the cake decorating publications I'll be sharing soon. One of them is even titled "Mailbox News"! Yes... we can talk about mailboxes and cake together. We live in a sweet world do we not? lol
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The Battle of Lighting a Cake
Whether you're working with professional lighting (must be nice)... posing with that splendid cake creation to capture just the right mood for your cake blog, or your struggling with that table lamp to get the angle just right for decorating a birthday cake before the dawn's early light, we all know lighting is an important element when it comes to the art of cake decorating.
It's one of those things I'm currently struggling with A LOT. Can I just share that as of late, my cake photos are coming out with horrible shadows and yellow tones? I simply don't have the time to go back and Photo Shop. I know it's a great program... in fact I love Photo Shop. Yet, I really have to think I could do better initially, rather than trying to fix later??? Am I only dreaming?
Our home is my studio. What's more... our home is dark. We used to be low-light people. I think it was the fact that I was stuck at home for nearly 6 years without transportation, in a city that didn't have public transportation, day in and day out... it's finally left me wanting light! I have all the blinds open during the day, and when I have any excuse at all, I'm driving (awe! to drive again) around town, loving that rich Vitamin D that surrounds me and leaves me feeling all aglow!
I would love to add some real light to this dark home. The blinds are great, pulled up that is, but that sort of light doesn't produce the best photos and on a cloudy day I'm still left, well... in the dark!
Are you in the dark? What sort of light do you use to decorate and to photograph your own edible artwork? Do share!
It's one of those things I'm currently struggling with A LOT. Can I just share that as of late, my cake photos are coming out with horrible shadows and yellow tones? I simply don't have the time to go back and Photo Shop. I know it's a great program... in fact I love Photo Shop. Yet, I really have to think I could do better initially, rather than trying to fix later??? Am I only dreaming?
Our home is my studio. What's more... our home is dark. We used to be low-light people. I think it was the fact that I was stuck at home for nearly 6 years without transportation, in a city that didn't have public transportation, day in and day out... it's finally left me wanting light! I have all the blinds open during the day, and when I have any excuse at all, I'm driving (awe! to drive again) around town, loving that rich Vitamin D that surrounds me and leaves me feeling all aglow!
I would love to add some real light to this dark home. The blinds are great, pulled up that is, but that sort of light doesn't produce the best photos and on a cloudy day I'm still left, well... in the dark!
Are you in the dark? What sort of light do you use to decorate and to photograph your own edible artwork? Do share!
Thursday, July 08, 2010
TLC's Premier of The Bakery Bunch!
Check out this new special premiering July 11th, 10 PM ET/PT, just after Kate Plus 8 on TLC...
THE BAKERY BUNCH stars the Williams Family... a family raising 4-year old triplet boys and a bakery at the same time! lol This bakery is one they took over from mom Jennifer's Italian-born parents. In the episode airing next week, Jennifer is bombarded with her largest bakery order to date and has only 5 days to get the job done. Making matters all the more stressful, one of her childrfen is going into surgery... how will this family fair? Watch and see!
Sneak Peak:
THE BAKERY BUNCH stars the Williams Family... a family raising 4-year old triplet boys and a bakery at the same time! lol This bakery is one they took over from mom Jennifer's Italian-born parents. In the episode airing next week, Jennifer is bombarded with her largest bakery order to date and has only 5 days to get the job done. Making matters all the more stressful, one of her childrfen is going into surgery... how will this family fair? Watch and see!
Sneak Peak:
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Silver and Gold... Watches!
I don't even own a watch that isn't made out of some sort of plastic, so... looking at the amazing lines of high quality watches at BlueDial.com has me drooling... almost as much as the cake I made the other day, but um in a different way.
My favorite watch is one of the dolce and gabbana watches which I think would look marvelous wrapped around my wrist. I especially love the Gloria Black Dial Strap Crystal Dolce and Gabban watch and it's only $170! I can even afford that! It's water resistant, scratch resistant and carries with it amazing style! The strap is of course genuine leather... not some sort of synthetic material that looks great for a few weeks, then starts to fall apart.
In most states (within the US), shipping is free! So not only are you getting an amazing value to start with, but you're getting your merchandise delivered straight to your door without paying for the privilege! Pretty cool!
I desperately need a high quality watch and BlueDial has a huge inventory to choose from. There's a watch for most any budget and the savings mean you might be able to afford the watch you found elsewhere and thought was out of reach. Check it out today and maybe start planning your Christmas shopping early! :)
My favorite watch is one of the dolce and gabbana watches which I think would look marvelous wrapped around my wrist. I especially love the Gloria Black Dial Strap Crystal Dolce and Gabban watch and it's only $170! I can even afford that! It's water resistant, scratch resistant and carries with it amazing style! The strap is of course genuine leather... not some sort of synthetic material that looks great for a few weeks, then starts to fall apart.
In most states (within the US), shipping is free! So not only are you getting an amazing value to start with, but you're getting your merchandise delivered straight to your door without paying for the privilege! Pretty cool!
I desperately need a high quality watch and BlueDial has a huge inventory to choose from. There's a watch for most any budget and the savings mean you might be able to afford the watch you found elsewhere and thought was out of reach. Check it out today and maybe start planning your Christmas shopping early! :)
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