by Susan Holtz | Aug 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Chef, what is the difference between icing and frosting?” Do you ice or frost a cake? Does it sound more refined to say “ice” than “frost?” Historically, icing refers to a more European origin and frosting is the American term for icing and, even though America is...
by Susan Holtz | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
We’re thrilled to announce that Chef Susan was awarded the 2015 California Council of Adult Education (CCAE) CALCO Excellence in Teaching Award for the Los Angeles Metropolitan section. The CCAE was founded in the 1940’s and is a prestigious and...
by Susan Holtz | Jan 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
In the first quarter of 2014 I asked our online community of any interest in a super Tres Leches dessert. Response…amazing! As I had many scheduling hurdles in 2014, my focus was drawn away from the goal of developing a modified version of what we had been using at...
by Susan Holtz | Mar 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
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 a variety of challenges to a...
by Susan Holtz | Jan 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
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, distant memories. While healthy eating is...
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...
