Category Archives: Just Sharing

Royal Icing Victorian Style Cake

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

In my eternal study of cake decorating, my latest obsession involves delving into the history and beginning of cake. So far I have learned that it began in the ages of kings and queens – from this I realize where … Continue reading →

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Making Gumpaste Sugar Orchids

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

I’ve been practicing lately. Sugar flowers that is. The last time I even attempted gumpaste sugar flowers was nearly four years ago in Baking and Pastry Arts school at SAIT. The perfect opportunity came up for me to get back … Continue reading →

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Boston Cream Pie

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

In light of the Stanley Cup last week, I am very grateful to have the recent opportunity to create an over-sized Boston cream pie! It was a special request for a very kind friend of ours that wanted to spread … Continue reading →

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The Next Great Baker – new TV cake show on TLC – Review

Posted on December 12, 2010 by

Last night, I had a chance to watch the first episode of The Next Great Baker. The show is a fun spinoff of Cake Boss, where a group of cake decorators compete for the title of The Next Great Baker … Continue reading →

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Ace of Cakes Last Season

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

Read the message from Duff himself here. Ace of Cakes is airing it’s last season in January. It’s one of my favourite cake shows of all time -  I consider it the pioneer of the many cake TV programs that … Continue reading →

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Dog Versus Cake

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

I just had to share this…. I made this RV cake last month. After I heard back saying that the parents freaked out over the cake so much that they didn’t want to eat it and wanted to preserve it … Continue reading →

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Anne Wright Photography

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

I love looking at photos. I had the fortunate pleasure of having my cake photographed by Calgary-based professional photographer, Anne Wright. Anne was very kind to share some of her beautiful photos that she had taken of the canoe cake … Continue reading →

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Dallas & Mel’s Custom Wedding Cake Topper

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

This custom cake topper was a very special project for close friends… He loves the Calgary Flames, so it was a great idea to dress him in a Flames jersey . The cake topper were made of Super Sculpey Polymer … Continue reading →

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The History of Rolled Fondant

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

So where did rolled fondant come from? I have been searching for the origin of rolled fondant for weeks now…  It had come up in conversation with a fellow decorator.  My initial guess was that maybe it was somehow related … Continue reading →

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