by Susan Holtz | Jun 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
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. They’ll think you had it made professionally or took...
by Susan Holtz | Jun 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 or an expert. They look amazing, and the...
by Susan Holtz | May 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
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 my family celebrated my mom’s actual...
by Susan Holtz | Apr 30, 2011 | B&CA
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 BAKERY...
by Susan Holtz | Jan 22, 2011 | Restaurant Desserts
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 smoothness that...
by Susan Holtz | Jan 11, 2011 | Healthy Baking
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 fruit based desserts is appealing to some as...
by Susan Holtz | Dec 8, 2010 | B&CA
The winter holidays inspire us to bake for family and friends. I remember as a teenager baking intricate cookies, preparing and dipping chocolates, and carefully packaging all to give to each family that attended our huge annual December party. This year our December...
by Susan Holtz | Nov 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
Saw Chef Joe Ortiz at the IBIE Convention last month! My thoughts went to the terrifc seminar he lead at Gayle’s Bakery in the ’90’s on artisan bread. He was an inspiration to my bread research and formulation for my baking company and our current...
by Susan Holtz | Nov 6, 2010 | B&CA
The fascinating artisan bread displayed at the IBIE convention in Las Vegas lead my memory to the cover of one of my prize books from decades past, Judith Olney On Bread; Crown Publisher’s, Inc.. I was inspired to finally prepare one of the attractively shaped breads...
by Susan Holtz | Oct 15, 2010 | B&CA, Cake Art, General
Halloween provides the baker and cake artist with a venue that has very few boundaries! Tap your imagination and put together flavors, textures, and designs that wow and delight any-age recipients. Use royal icing, candies of all shapes and sizes, fondant (poured or...
