Advantages of Modeling Chocolate

Why use Modeling Chocolate instead of gum paste or fondant for some projects??? Modeling chocolate is very forgiving. You can work on the same project for days instead of minutes, and if you add another piece to the project, the “seams” can be made...

My Homemade Vanilla Marshmallow Fondant

Deb Miller’s Vanilla Marshmallow Fondant This is my recipe for Vanilla Marshmallow Fondant. It’s very smooth to work with, drapes beautifully, and tastes somewhat like candy corn. I’ve been asked for the recipe, so I figured I’d finally write it down...

Counting the Cost of Custom

Ever wonder why custom cakes cost so much more than cakes from the grocery store? I’ll try to compare, but honestly, there is not much to compare. The grocery store usually has X number of cakes to choose from. They have lots of layers mass-baked, for you and a...

How many servings are there?

An IMPORTANT tidbit of information for when you shop for a wedding cake… SERVING sizes vary, depending on the baker / bakery. Here is an example: When you go to W**-Mart, they have a handy-dandy little brochure that shows some of their wedding cakes. If you look...