Architects in sugar Sep 16, 2008
Sri Lankan-born Stella Abraham learned cake decorating from her mother, trained further in England and taught the skill in Africa before coming to Melbourne where she saw her first Royal Show in 1987. "In Sri Lanka we followed the British way of decorating," says Abraham, who now tours Australia teaching cake decorating ... After a break of several years, Abraham is returning to the show competition this year because she believes there is a feeling in the cake decorating world that the standard... (The Age)
Learn cooking, real estate, painting at night at The Somerville Adult Evening School Sep 9, 2008
Vocational courses include culinary arts, home improvement, O.S.H.A., graphic arts, electrical, AutoCAD 1 and 2, real estate, Web design, Drawing 101, Celtic art, cake decorating, and paint with watercolors. The cost varies from $100 to $150. (Somerville Journal, MA)
How to Make a Gingerbread House Sep 8, 2008
Disposable plastic bags are available at craft and cake decorating stores, and are fast and easy. Cake rounds, also available at craft and cake decorating stores make great bases for your gingerbread houses. (Suite101.com)
Janet L. Askam Aug 27, 2008
She kept a very active life serving at her churches, traveling, cake decorating, bowling, doing photography, writing, poetry, and quilting. More than anything she dearly enjoyed spending time with her family. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Obituaries for Aug. 26 Aug 26, 2008
Her hobbies included baking, cake decorating, cross stitching, bingo, cards and the casinos. Her chocolate chip cookies were a family favorite during the holidays. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Older workers among Shoals job seekers Aug 25, 2008
She also balanced the business of looking for work with watching her granddaughter and teaching a cake decorating class. Still, no job. (AL.com)
Huffcutt named CVTC vice president Aug 24, 2008
Some of my earliest memories of the technical college are connected to my mom s cake decorating and knitting classes at the old building in Chippewa Falls, Huffcutt said. We got homemade mittens and stocking caps for more than one winter, if I recall. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Beginners Topsy-Turvy Cake Decorati... Aug 1, 2008
Beginners Topsy-Turvy Cake Decorating & Baking: Ideas for Fondant Decorated Birthday Party Desserts & Wedding Cakes ... Beginners Topsy-Turvy Cake Decorating g ... Beginners Topsy-Turvy Cake Decorating & Baking. (Suite101.com)
How to Ice a Cake From a Moulded Ca... Jul 30, 2008
Cake decorating stores often hire out Winnie-the-Pooh or Harry Potter-shaped cake tins ... Most cake decorating stores rent a large selection of tins out fairly cheaply, and will include a laminated photo of the finished cake for colour reference. (Suite101.com)
More of this story» Jul 29, 2008
"I saw it in the fair book and thought it looked really interesting. I show rabbits and I was supposed to be showing pigs, but they didn't make weight. I also do still exhibits - leathercraft, cake decorating, candlemaking. I have one sister.". Runner-up Emily Archer, 13, is an eighth grader at Ring Lardner in Niles. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Piece of cake Jul 26, 2008
Sixteen-year-old Lucy O'Connor splits her time between a cake decorating business and life guard duties at Gates Pool in Waterloo ... "A lot of years I ve seen people start cake decorating and fail," Rider said ... She s always loved to bake with her mother, Penny, and soon wanted to begin learning about cake decorating beyond her mom s range of abilities. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Volunteers wrap up fair preparations Jul 24, 2008
The kids have worked really hard a lot of these kids have put everything they have in these different projects, whether it's an animal project or cake decorating. There's so much the kids can gain from these programs and the fair, and it's amazing to watch all they can get out of it as the kids grow up and stick with it. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Fairest of The Fair Jul 24, 2008
Judging took place Wednesday at noon for projects in the food and nutrition, horticulture, house plants and flowers, and cake decorating categories. Jennifer, from Burlington, said she wasn t worried about judging because she s been through it before. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
From classroom to pulpit (North Iowa Neighbors) Jul 21, 2008
After Wooton taught a cake decorating class for a continuing education program, the coordinator, who also was a school principal, said he thought she would make a good school teacher. That s when she decided to go back to college and get a teaching degree. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
How to Make a Meal in Minutes Jul 19, 2008
If you have your bread maker, your cake decorating utensils, your fondue pot or other seldom used item in this zone, you are wasting valuable resources. Move them. (Suite101.com)
Here comes the judge Jul 17, 2008
Schlund judges the cake decorating and candies categories. She said the candies are tasted during judging, while the cakes are solely judged by their appearance. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
"A great day" for fair opening Jul 16, 2008
Today's schedule at the fair will have included from this morning the swine show, the rabbit show, cake decorating and the bicycle rodeo. On tap for this afternoon are the pheasant and quail show, the pedal tractor pull and the auction of decorated cakes at 6:30 p.m. followed by the rodeo at 7 p.m.. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Missouri City woman takes top award in national doll competition Jul 15, 2008
I ve always been involved in art in some medium from oil painting to graphic design to cake decorating, said Jarrard. I felt like if they could make them so could I.. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
Virginia Mae LaRose Maleski Jul 15, 2008
She also enjoyed cake decorating, crocheting, sewing, painting, playing Scrabble, and loved reading a good book, her family wrote. Her joy was contagious to all, and our lives have been so blessed and enriched by her goodness, they wrote. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
4-H Fair starts Monday Jul 13, 2008
8:30 a.m. Cake Decorating (Rec Shelter). 9 a.m. Geospatial (Humiston Bldg. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Annual 4-H Show opens Saturday Jul 13, 2008
A treat of the day is always the cake decorating contest. Another highlight of the day will be the Table Decorating Contest where members pick a theme and build a table decoration around the theme. (Carmi Times, IL)
Make plans now to enter the 2008 Open Class Exhibit at the Fountain County 4-H Fair. Jul 2, 2008
There will be 11 Open Class divisions: CULINARY ARTS (cakes, cookies, yeast rolls or bread, fancy yeast rolls or bread, fruit or nut bread, pies, candy, decorated cakes, health conscious foods); FOOD PRESERVATION (jelly, jam, fruits, vegetables, tomatoes, pickles/relish/salsa); NEEDLEWORK (knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, miscellaneous); SEWING (children's clothing, adult clothing, formal wear, home decor, miscellaneous); QUILTING (bed size, smaller projects);... (Attica Fountain County Neighbor, IN)
Slow beginning ends in Fast Draw Jul 1, 2008
I can make balloon animals, do a little cake decorating, he said. A big passion is riding my unicycle. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Gen Y has its own ideas on homes Jun 26, 2008
Carrie Vanderford: "Growing up, I did dance lessons, cake decorating, French horn, drama, soccer, softball, T-ball, gymnastics, piano. I'm still busy like that, so I'm not a homebody. That said, I want a place that's simple and free of clutter and that has a connectedness through technology.". Stephen Colin: "Because of my busy schedule, I'm not willing to do a long commute. I want to be close to work, close to friends and close to local services.". (AZCentral -- Style)
Helen Kathleen Emerson Jun 21, 2008
She taught 17 years of cake decorating, ceramics and crocheting at the vocational school centers in Chippewa Falls, Cadott and Stanley. She is survived by: sons, Richard (Patricia) Emerson of Seattle, Wash. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
10 things to do this weekend Jun 13, 2008
CREATE. The 80th anniversary of the WILTON SCHOOL OF CAKE DECORATING AND CONFECTIONERY ART is sure to be appropriately sweet. Learn to make fondant and complete complicated cake decorating techniques at this event at the Chestnut Court Shopping Center. (Crain's Chicago Business)
4-H horsing around at the fairgrounds Jun 7, 2008
I just think it's an outlet for success, it's a great way for those involved to learn new things, said Rosemary Reams, who is a 4-H superintendent for open poultry, rabbits and cake decorating in Ionia County. Yes, they work with animals and everything, but the important thing is it's not so much your animal as it is yourself. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Get Crafty While Cooking Jun 1, 2008
From cake decorating to dinner time - there are lots of artistic opportunities ... Why not consider taking taking a cake decorating class at the local craft or cake supply store ... There are books available that will show you how to get started in cake decorating and tell you what basic supplies you will need. (Suite101.com)
Icing on the Cake May 29, 2008
Her endeavor started with a Christmas gift of a cake decorating starter kit and a class from her grandparents ... I ended up coming across a cake decorating class at Michael s. ... She has since completed all four courses the store offers in cake decorating. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Annual fair bursts onto school grounds May 21, 2008
There will be lots of food including pizza from The Upper Crust, ice cream from Rancatore s, Asian food from Spice & Rice, hot dogs, hamburgers and, of course, cakes baked by Harrington families for the Cake Walk and Cake Decorating Contest (prizes donated by Via Lago, The Crafty Yankee, Curves of Lexington, Catch A Falling Star, Candy Castle, Paul Mammola, Teppan Yaki Asian Cuisine, Papa Gino s of Woburn, Bella Sante, and Dandelion Green Restaurant). Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Common Cake Decorating Problems May 20, 2008
A guide to preventing or fixing some common cake decorating glitches, from curdled buttercream to cracked fondant ... Use proper cake decorating colours gels or powders to tint icing, not cheap supermarket-brand liquid food colouring. (Suite101.com)
Tolkien Themed Birthday Cake Ideas May 20, 2008
Lord of the Rings Inspired Cake Decorating ... For the silver edging, edible silver dust can be bought from most cake decorating shops ... A rectangular sheet cake could be carved to resemble the shape of an open book, or you could hire an open book cake tin they are available from cake decorating shops in the christening-cakes section. (Suite101.com)
Different Types of Icing May 15, 2008
Cake decorating can call for many different tastes and textures of icing, from silky-smooth chocolate ganache to fluffy cream cheese icing. Almond Paste/Marzipan. (Suite101.com)
Basic Cake Decorating Equipment May 15, 2008
Icing smoothers are readily available at cake decorating shops, but in a pinch, use a flat piece of shiny cardboard ... Special cake decorating turntables may tilt, for convenience when decorating the sides of cakes; the regular, flat kind are available in hardware stores and kitchenware or giftware shops. (Suite101.com)
Easy Wedding Cake Decorations May 14, 2008
Buy the wires from a cake decorating shop, along with a cutter in the shape you like. You can even buy flower paste icing pre-tinted, or mix the colour yourself. (Suite101.com)
Couple buy cooking store, plan classes May 2, 2008
The store will stay the same, but the Morgantes have some new ideas, including more cooking classes such as cake decorating, Michelle's fort ... Cake decorating would be a fun class, she said, but it's also important to be able to see how to do it up close. (Daily Triplicate)
Local Downtown Catalysts Picking Up Productive Steam Apr 5, 2008
Five years ago, Beth opened Cake Art a few doors down in which to house her popular baking and cake decorating business. Good food, personal service and a unique flair are trademarks of both businesses. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Coolidge Corner gets a touch of class Apr 4, 2008
Learn basic cake decorating techniques from John Pergantis, owner of Party Favors. Space is limited and reservations are required. (Brookline TAB, MA)
CFT celebrating 88th birthday Apr 1, 2008
Local What do you get when you mix a cake decorating contest with a local rising music star. 040108 LOCAL 2 THE MORNING SUN What do you get when you mix a cake decorating contest with a local rising music star ... What do you get when you mix a cake decorating contest with a local rising music star. (SunOnline)
SONORA WOMAN FINDS DELIGHT IN SAW HANDIWORK Mar 28, 2008
In addition to her puzzle making, Stutsman also enjoys designing and making clothes, cake decorating and spending time at Sonora Regional Medical Center, where she has been part of the volunteer auxiliary for a-year- and-a-half ... Whether it's designing and making clothes, cake decorating, volunteering at the hospital or babysitting for Ryder, Stutsman spends her time doing the things she loves the most. (The Union Democrat)
Friends of Cortland Library ‘Love in Winter' cake event winners named Mar 26, 2008
Story Photos Katrina Lexa, winner of the 8- to 12-year-old division cake decorating contest, shows her alligator cake. Provided photo. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Gum Paste and Lace Piping Mar 24, 2008
Cake Decorating Books. If you have ever watched any of the food shows you have probably seen some of the incredible cake decorating ideas ... The Essential Guide to Cake Decorating also includes basic information about making cake and icing. (Suite101.com)
Letha Mae Paden Mar 22, 2008
She also loved cake decorating, gardening and farming, and selling at craft shows. She also sold baked goods, jams and jellies, fruit and vegetables at the Lane County Farmers Market. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The Color of eggs Mar 20, 2008
Paste is available at craft and cake decorating stores. Dissolve a glob of paste in a cup of hot water mixed with 1/4 cup of cider vinegar. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
For Easter you gotta bake cute cupcakes Mar 20, 2008
Never took a cake decorating class. Swiped Mom's frosting tips once and made a mess on some waxed paper (thankfully had the sense not to try this on an actual cake). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
About Town for March 19, 2007 Mar 19, 2008
Cake decorating class offered. The Lompoc Parks and Recreation Department is offering an adult class in cake decorating ... The beginning cake decorating class will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 15 to May 6 in the kitchen of the Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave. Fees are 36 for residents and 43 for non-residents. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Five Alva women honored Mar 17, 2008
She has served as a specialties teacher for cake decorating and line dancing for Waynoka and Freedom schools. Kim is married to Stephen Foster and has one daughter, Natasha. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
The magic of leftovers in an English shepherd's pie Mar 15, 2008
You can use a cake decorating tip to make scalloped swirls, or you could just pipe out tube shapes. Cut the opening in the bag if you want bigger tubes. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
4-H enrollment contest winners announced Mar 15, 2008
Jacob is enrolled in the Aerospace project, Basic Crafts, Baskets, Cake Decorating, Electric, Farm Toy Scene, Foods, Gift Wrapping, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Shooting Sports and Woodworking. The 25th enrollment form belongs to contest winner, Ross Kindig. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
In Our Town Polk City: Library is 'central' to Polk City Mar 7, 2008
Cake decorating has become another popular offering at the library. Witt has offered programs for interested residents who want to learn about cake decorating and can then check out the materials to practice their craft. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Cake obsession well under way (17) Mar 6, 2008
I ve already easily spent more than 200 on cake decorating paraphernalia, signed up for a cake decorating class, and talked my sister-in-law into trying to start a business down the road. I ve researched business names, Web sites and even asked a friend to come up with a logo. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A Community of Mentors Mar 6, 2008
Fencing, military service, restaurant management, cake decorating, electricity and interior design are just a small sampling of the multi-faceted list. The mentors, approximately 40 of them, are from many walks of life some are high school students who were mentored when they were in elementary school, others are Winchester neighbors, employees and teachers, current or former parents of Lincoln School students. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
4-H opens many doors for studentPosted 2 hours, 50 minutes ago. Mar 3, 2008
Cake decorating is just one of many 4-H projects Justine has tackled since joining 4-H when a third-grader. She s shown hogs and done cooking, sewing and leadership, to name a few. (Lima News, OH)
Local woman takes the cake with career change Mar 1, 2008
Now, Cakes By Christine is complete with brochures, bridal networking and a Web site, and Adair is a regular attendee of cake decorating conferences and wedding shows promoting her work ... Now, in addition to decorating cakes for all occasions, Adair also teaches cake decorating classes at Lake Land College in the non-credit curriculum a few times a year ... So far, Adair has taught basic cake decorating and basic fondant skills. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Garland's stand-in to attend Wizard of Oz Festival Feb 22, 2008
The event also will include live local entertainment, an Oz cake decorating contest, an Oz-Idol contest, raffle, auction and parade ... Here's the schedule of events for the Southeast Wizard Of Oz Festival: SATURDAY 10:30 a.m. - character story telling, cake decorating, auction all day, Oz vendor booths, Oz games noon - charity speaker from Seamark Ranch 1 p.m. - munchkin introductions 1 to 4:30 p.m. - meet and greet, photo and autograph sales 1:15 p.m. - Oz-Idol Contest 2:30 p.m. - Oz dance... (Florida Times-Union)
Diana Mulligan Feb 17, 2008
Hobbies: Cross-country skiing, backpacking, canoeing, cake decorating. Favorite past time -- bike riding at Woodward Park. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Confection perfection: Saugus chocolatier competes on TV show Feb 8, 2008
Scheduled workshops include cake decorating, bake for your kids, cookies for all occasions, sweets and treats, elegant desserts, cakes, tarts and pies, chocolates and truffles, baking for dietary restrictions, the art of ambiance, appetizers and hors d oeuvres, gourmet cooking on a budget, seafood local and fresh, Sunday brunch, vegetarian dishes, meats and sauces, grilling and barbecue cooking, soups and stocks, bartending and drink mixology, erotic foods and low-cal, still fabulous. The... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
WANT SOMETHING ELSE TO DO? Local alternative activities for those who don't want to watch the pregame hoopla and game coverage on Super Bowl Sunday include: Jan 31, 2008
Wilton Cake Decorating,'' 1 to 3 p.m., Michael's (first of a four-part class). $15 plus supplies. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Truffle-rific Jan 29, 2008
You can find these in craft stores or cake decorating shops along with a special cushiony paper that goes between each layer of chocolates. You can also decorate your own boxes: paint them, tie ribbons around them, or glue bows, feathers or other adornments on top. (AZCentral -- Home)
More of this story Jan 28, 2008
Oyama s Friday presentation for kindergartners centered around cake decorating, which the students got to sample. Chefs are popular presenters, Tsukayama said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Chefs Learning How to Cut Trans Fat Jan 27, 2008
Trans fats are banned at the school, Hengst said, except in advanced cake decorating classes where students work with trans fat-based shortening. But no one eats the cakes once they're decorated; they're thrown away. (Time.com)
A classy way of doing things Jan 25, 2008
The school will also offer painting classes, volleyball, men s over 30 basketball and cake decorating. Knowing people s schedules differ greatly, Miller tried not only to offer a variety in type of classes, but also a variety in time and day. (Canton Journal, MA)
In brief: Hot licks Jan 10, 2008
Fancy cakes: Chef Van Joseph, owner of Vantastic Edibles, shares his secrets of cake decorating. The hands-on class helps students practice cutting, leveling, filling, crumb coating, icing, borders and icing flower making. (Anchorage Daily News)
Shara G. Viator Jan 3, 2008
Shara was a Notary Public, she was passionate about cake decorating, jewelry designing, flower arranging and interior decorating. She was very talented, hard working, generous and selfless. (New Iberia, LA)
Obituaries: Raymond Thomas "Casey"Cassidy(1931-2007) Dec 29, 2007
He loved to paint and cake decorating. Raymond enjoyed the redwoods, fishing on the river and sunbathing in his back yard. (Daily Triplicate)
