Nothing makes a dessert more appealing than the finishing touches that cake decorations can add. It is these techniques that can take your sweets to the next level. Learn about how to use frosting and glazes to complement a cake or …

Are you someone who has had the urge or desire to discover how to bake and decorate cakes just like the professionals? Perhaps you’re interested in starting a little shop of your own? It can be difficult, these days, to …

Saturday April 21, 2012 – Saturday May 5, 2012 Map and Directions | Register Description: Includes 3 Day Class: Saturdays, April 21, 28, May 5th European style cakes are composed of many layers which contrast in texture and provide …

There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to create. The holidays are over, and everyone is back to nibbling on carrots and celery, with all the delicious foods from the past months fading away as sweet, …

Oh, I just love this time of year, don’t you? The weather cools, the gardens turn inward, and we all look for connection and celebration inside. One of the best parts of this time of year, for me anyway, is …

Cake baking is an amazing hobby. The sheer joy of creating something beautiful and delicious to share with your family and friends can be so fulfilling. Many people take cake baking classes in Los Angeles simply for the fun of …

What to Know Before You Take a Cake Decorating Class in Los Angeles So you are ready to begin learning how to decorate cakes, and you’re considering signing up for a cake decorating class in Los Angeles. You might …

Ready to unleash a little creativity? Fall is the perfect time to take a cake decorating class in Los Angeles. Whether your taste runs from the elegant to the ridiculous, you’ll find something just right. For a truly magnificent …

What is it about this time of year that feels so wonderful and makes me want to create? Maybe it’s the chill in the early morning air, or the subtle color changes in the trees and vineyards. Maybe it’s the …

This time of year always makes me feel more homey; pumpkins on the front porch, the chill in the morning air, and the promise of the holidays to come. It’s a wonderful time to take a cake baking class in …

Day Three: Today was spent in class  with Julie Bashore.  What a fabulous teacher, everyone who attended left feeling inspired.  Leaving Chicago with so much wonderful information to share with my students, anxious to get started! See you Thursday! Chef  …

Day Two: Enjoyed a class centering around rolled fondant which is the hottest trend in Wedding Cakes as well as Novelty and Mini Cakes.  Learned a new slant on how to apply fondant so that it is appealing to the …

All Things Baking Convention Schaumburg (Chicago), Illinois Day One – Sunday Oct 2, 2011 Leaders in the Baking and Cake Art industries gather to exchange information as diverse as: How to determine Production Costs and Profit Margins Wedding Cake Trends…

When you’re baking, it’s not uncommon to come across a recipe that calls for separated eggs. This doesn’t mean you should keep your eggs far away from each other on the counter or in the bowl so they don’t get …

If you’re making a cake for a special occasion or that special someone, wouldn’t it be great to pipe some butter cream hearts onto it? Show your sweetheart you care with cake art that tastes as good as it looks. …

If you love to decorate cakes but aren’t quite sure how to jazz up your creations, look no further! Buttercream roses are a beautiful addition to any cake and will make you look like a professional whether you’re a beginner …

Mother’s Day Extravaganza Bakers and Cake Decorators are lucky in that we can express our feelings through our talents and actually give our art to those we love, admire, or thank. This was the case for Mother’s Day 2011 as …

BAKERY ENTREPRENEURSHIP GETTING AN OWNER’S PERSPECTIVE Streetwise presents a six-part series that promises the inside-scoop on what it takes to own and run a successful bakery business. BY VIEWING THE SERIES YOU WILL LEARN: A BUSINESS OWNER’S PERSPECTIVE OF THE …

It’s really lovely to receive a gift box of chocolates. But I’ve gotta’ have chocolate everyday! In fact every morning I treat myself with a small bit of chocolate–after my healthy breakfast—of course. There is nothing like the rich creamy …

Lots of us are eating less baked desserts because we are watching our weight hopefully decrease. Some just want to continue to eat sweet baked goods but want to reduce the fat and sugar content. The idea of eating fresh …