by Susan Holtz | Sep 26, 2012 | B&CA, General
When I began to think about what baked product I would try for National Hispanic Heritage Month I thought of those colorful breads known as pan dulce- sweet bread. I always wanted to try to make my own brightly colored rolls that I saw at special booths at bakery...
by Susan Holtz | Aug 30, 2012 | B&CA, Cake Art, Trends
Have you ever longed to be able to create beautifully decorated, great tasting desserts for family celebrations or perfectly baked, delicately-crumbed cakes and cookies, but despaired, due to the amount of time and money required to learn the techniques? Perhaps...
by Susan Holtz | Aug 15, 2012 | B&CA, Cake Art
Have you ever eyed the fancy desserts at a restaurant or a bakery and wondered in awe, “How’d they do that?” Maybe you’ve tried your hand at whipped cream and homemade cupcakes from scratch and are ready to move on to things like flan, meringue or ganache. Either way,...
by Susan Holtz | Jul 3, 2012 | B&CA, Cake Art, Cake Art Trends
It seems that you can learn everything you want to know on the internet these days, yet instructions aren’t always clear or correct. If you are someone who wants to learn to bake or just hone the baking skills you already have, you may turn to the internet for...
by Susan Holtz | May 18, 2012 | B&CA, General
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 cookie and make it as aesthetically...
by Susan Holtz | May 10, 2012 | B&CA, Cake Art, General
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 find the time to learn a new hobby or craft but...
