by Susan Holtz | Nov 28, 2011 | B&CA, Cake Art
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 getting ready for the holiday feasts. I like to pour through...
by Susan Holtz | Nov 26, 2011 | B&CA, Cake Art
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 it. They are there to learn a new skill,...
by Susan Holtz | Oct 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 be wondering what you need to know before you...
by Susan Holtz | Oct 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 autumn dessert, take a three-part...
by Susan Holtz | Oct 9, 2011 | B&CA
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 shorter days and early evenings that make us long...
by Susan Holtz | Oct 6, 2011 | B&CA
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 Los Angeles. Learn new techniques and decorate beautiful...
by Susan Holtz | Oct 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 ...
by Susan Holtz | Oct 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 American Market and how to spot new style trends ahead...
by Susan Holtz | Oct 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 Chocolate...
by Susan Holtz | Jun 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 in a fight. Separating eggs means to separate the yolk...