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Posts tagged ‘Baking’

Going back to school | Cupcake decorating

Those of you who have been reading my posts know that I have been trying my hand at fondant birthday cakes. Well lucky me, my husband has been reading too and this past Christmas he bought me a cupcake decorating class, which I completed this past February. I loved it! What an amazing experience for people wanting to try out different techniques with an expert right there to help you every step of the way.

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Learn to break 3 rules and let go while making a fondant cake | Baking

I was so excited to get started on my second fondant cake, but I knew flowers and polka dots would not cut it for my six-year-old son. His birthday party theme was rock climbing (see earlier invitation and loot bag posts) so I knew this cake had to be more creative. I love breaking rules and once I came up with a general idea of what I was going to do I was excited to get started.

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Fondant Basics | DIY Cake Decoration

My friend Deirdre is trained as an interior designer, and she also loves to cook. Deirdre started making cakes a couple years ago, foraging through the internet for inspiration and expert advice. Here she shares with us all of the tips and tricks she has learned to make the most beautiful cakes. Deirdre’s ideas are easy to follow and her cakes are gorgeous!

Submitted by: Deirdre Panet Francis  Read more