Date: November 10th, 1998 01:25:59
From: Jackie N.
e-mail: nelson@redrose.net
Subject: Re: another acrylic stand ?
Years ago I was lucky enough to buy several acrylic stands from a
cake shop that was going out of business. They were made from the Lomey
company acrylic(plexiglass?)parts. Lomey makes items used by florists.
The parts consist of 10" acrylic plates and various sized pedastals.
Each plate requires 3 pedastals. I cut the pedastals so there would be
three cake levels, then had a local hardware store cut a large 22"
circle of plexiglass that everything was then glued to. I purchased my
first stand that resembles the "I Do" stand featured by VanHorn for
$85.00. Later, I made up a new one for under $100.00. These stands got
used and rented alot!
At the time it was my alternative answer to the expensive stands!
Jackie N.
Date: November 10th, 1998 12:41:38
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: another acrylic stand ?
the stand(s) carolyn referes to are great! i have used them often.
they are called 'single use stand'. they now have stands that hold 3,
4 or 5 tiers. and they can be reused. i charge a $25 deposit (which
is cost + tax for me on the sm one) so if they don't return, they have
bought it :)
you can get them thru dolores.
lynne
Date: November 10th, 1998 09:14:26
From: Sandy
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: Re: another acrylic stand ?
I was in the same predicament as you this past May. The mother of the bride found the stand and rented it for $25 an hour away. She was responsible for getting the stand and for returning it. Worked out very well for me and I didn't have to invest all that money.
Sandy
Date: November 12th, 1998 12:12:57
From: Carolyn
e-mail: bridal1
Subject: Re: Re: fountains
Occasionally, I do a cake with the fountain in the center of the cake, but not often. It is usually how Marida explained it to you. If you do it in the center of a cake, you will need at least a 16" cake at the bottom to look right. The fountain has to set on at least a 14" plate. In this case, I use the 10" columns and leave off the top tier of the fountain. Then you would have a 14" plate above where you could place a 12" cake and probably a 7" or 8" above that with or without columns between the 12" and 7" or 8". Actually, I prefer the set up Marida told you about. It is easier to put together and much more sturdy. With the 14" plates, you only have 4 legs and I find this a little wobbly when you put the next 2 tiers above it.
Date: November 12th, 1998 12:16:52
From: Carolyn
e-mail: bridal1
Subject: Re: Re: MERINGUE POWDER is it worth it
It is probably helping Wilton make more money than it is of value to buttercream. If you need to use something to help your icing, I suggest using cornstarch. It will cut the sweetness as well as helping with the humidity.
Date: November 11th, 1998 04:48:21
From: Marida
e-mail: binsted@erols.com
Subject: Re: Re: Great Gingerbread House Book
It is still in print. I just ordered one from Waldenbooks.
Date: November 11th, 1998 04:46:46
From: Marida
e-mail: binsted@erols.com
Subject: Re: fountains
Emily, the fountain is not hooked onto the cake. It is usually placed
beneath the cake on at least a 16" cake plate with 13" columns upon
which another cake plate sits with a large layer of cake. If you look
in the cake books you will see that that is how most of them are
assembled. Some pictures actually show the fountain on top of a layer
of cake but, myself, I have never assembled one that way and I have done
lots of cakes with the fountain and stairways.
Date: November 11th, 1998 01:05:42
From: Tami U.
e-mail: tlutley@inetworld.net
Subject: Re: Great Gingerbread House Book
Hi Renee,
I just checked that book out at my local library. I would love to buy a
copy if it's still in print. It's a great book and coveres just about
everything! Including how to price and sell your creations.
Date: November 11th, 1998 11:29:29
From: Emily
e-mail: ekristek@hotmail.com
Subject: fountains
Could somebody please explain to me how you assemble the fountain on to the cake? Thanks so much.
Date: November 11th, 1998 10:15:20
From: Renee V
e-mail: renchuck2@yahoo.com
Subject: Great Gingerbread House Book
Hi All,
Since gingerbread houses was the subject of last weeks AOL chat, I
thought I would pass on the title of a wonderful book on the subject.
"Gingerbread Houses" by Christa Currie published by Doubleday,
copyright 1994.
I love this book because it is not one of those coffee table books with
the glossy pictures and the high price tags. This is a soft cover
how-to book with lots of diagrams and patterns and ideas. I used this
book to make my first gingerbread house and was very successful. The
book lists at $12.95 and maybe Dolores has it. It is for beginners and
advanced "architechts". Lots of tips and even a chapter on how to
replicate an actual building or house and translate this to gingerbread.
Thought I would pass this on since I think this is the most useful
gingerbread house book I have ever seen. (I own one of those fancy
picture gingerbread books and it is fun to look at, but this book is
much more useful.)
Renee
Date: November 11th, 1998 08:34:52
From: Cathy
e-mail: Thinkchoc
Subject: Re: MERINGUE POWDER is it worth it
Hi Jennifer,
I believe the meringue powder helps to keep the icing from breaking down in humid conditions, and helps the buttercream icing to crust quicker.
Date: November 11th, 1998 02:10:41
From: Jennifer
e-mail: Cake4evry1
Subject: MERINGUE POWDER is it worth it
One of my instructores told me to put meringue powder in my icing. But
a nother one told me that I really didn't need it. She said it was
just a waste of money. So, does it really help and what is it helping?
Date: November 12th, 1998 02:30:07
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Lambeth book
i also have one for sale. it would make an **excellent** christmas
present :)
lynne
Date: November 12th, 1998 02:33:17
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: wilton way of cake decorating vol.3
my personal opinion is that vol 3 is *the* best of them :)
yes, they are all good, each for a different reason, but i get the most
use out of vol 3 then i do the other 2.
lynne
Date: November 13th, 1998 01:46:34
From: Carolyn
e-mail: bridal1
Subject: Re: Lambeth book
Tami, is it possible that you would have the ebay # on this? There is approximately 18 pages to wade through to find it where I looked!
Date: November 12th, 1998 11:36:02
From: Jody
e-mail: RunyanFmly@aol.com
Subject: Re: fountains
Hi Emily,
To place the fountain ON a cake -- prepare and dowel the cake it's
going to sit on just as if you were going to place another cake on top.
Instead of putting a cake there, put the fountain there. Because
fountains come in different sizes, make sure that the cake you're
putting it on is larger than the fountain otherwise it will look top-
heavy. Also, do not place it on a cardboard piece... use a plastic
separator plate. That way if your fountain "spatters" it won't soak
through your cake board weakening it and getting your cake soggy. Hope
this helps.
Date: November 12th, 1998 11:38:50
From: Jennifer
e-mail: gigimama@aol.com
Subject: Re: wilton way of cake decorating vol.3
I think that is the best book I have for teaching myself techniques. I think the whole set is a must have for any serious decorator. The vol. 3 shows several types of flowers, MANY different borders, garlands, and other decorations, and has some great figure-piping. Vol 2 shows how to pipe the state flowers of all 50 states, plus more, and has chapters on all the foreign and special techniques: English Nivana and Lambeth, South African ings, Australian extensions and embroidery, Philipine and Mexican dolls and flowers, gumpaste flowers and dolls, color-flow, pulled sugar, etc. Volume 1 also shows several flowers and some figure-piping. I believe Dolores gives a discount if you buy the whole set; they are well worth it!
Date: November 13th, 1998 01:44:46
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Anyone live near Knott's Berry Farm in California?
Saturday I had catered a wedding and when I got home and was unloading, one of my glass candlelabra slipped out of my hands and went in the floor in a million pieces even though it was in a nice form fitting box! Well, I purchased these about 1985 (13 years ago) when I was in Long Beach for the ICES Convention. I have (had) a matched pair until Saturday. Now I have one lonely 3-branch candlelabra. I cannot remember the name of the place. I only remember it was near Knott's Berry Farm and seems like it was called the House of Glass or something like that - it was all glass stuff. If anyone can help me out here with a name or anything, I think I do have a number of the candlelabra that I can go by to try to get another one if I can just find the name of the place. Thanks so much!!!
Date: November 12th, 1998 11:51:21
From: Jody
e-mail: RunyanFmly@aol.com
Subject: Re: Re: Lambeth book
You are a difficult person to e-mail!! (LOL) I didn't know what to
put in some of those fields that came up, so I thought I'd leave a
message for you here.
I'd be interested in purchasing your Lambeth book. Please e-mail me at
your convenience. Thank you!
Date: November 12th, 1998 11:26:58
From: Tami U.
e-mail:
Subject: Lambeth book
There is a Lambeth book for sale on ebay right now. It's a rare and
wonderful book for anyone serious about decorating.
Date: November 12th, 1998 10:25:21
From: Marida
e-mail: binsted@erols.com
Subject: Re: wilton way of cake decorating vol.3
Michelle, they are all good and for different reasons. One is more
basic, one shows yu the use of many tubes and one shows you how to make
many flowers. I have all three of them.
Date: November 12th, 1998 10:23:14
From: michelle
e-mail: michelle_gann@mgh.com
Subject: wilton way of cake decorating vol.3
I was wondering if anyone had this book and if it is as great as everone
says. I want a book that shows me different ways to use all my tips and
also give me great help on decorating. And is vol.1 and 2 as good as 3
or are they better?
thanks
Date: November 14th, 1998 01:17:54
From: Carolyn
e-mail: bridal1
Subject: Re: Re: Anyone live near Knott's Berry Farm in California?
Thanks Girls! Crystal Palace does sound relatively right - I know it is crystal or glass or something, but then I thought maybe I was thinking of the church similar to that name out there. I will check Monday to see what I can find on this. Thank you!
Date: November 13th, 1998 10:57:12
From: Lisa
e-mail: slisag@earthlink.net
Subject: Gingerbread molds
I have a great gingerbread mold that I got from Pampered Chef. It is a
stone that makes half of the house, you have to make two of course, but
it is a quick and easy way to get the house started, then decorate it
whatever way you want. My kids really enjoy doing this also....it's
easy enough to use that they use it.
Date: November 13th, 1998 08:59:06
From: Marida
e-mail: binsted@erols.com
Subject: Re: Re: Betty Crocker on sale
I usually use Pillsbury but at those prices I bought a lot. Pillsbury
has done something to their yellow cake and besides not having any taste
it won't cook right. Their white cake is great to work with but we even
changed the formula in that. So, for 50 cents a mix we decided to give
Betty Crocker a shot. I think all of these cake people change their
formulas once in a while--just when we start to really like them.
Date: November 13th, 1998 08:40:21
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Betty Crocker on sale
*****wow!!!!!********
it would almost be worth having you buy me some and send them to me -lol
the best price i can get is 79.
lynne
Date: November 13th, 1998 04:58:29
From: Tami U.
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Anyone live near Knott's Berry Farm in California?
Although I don't live there anymore, I used to live on Knott and
katella. The place you want I believe is the Crystal Palace. I think
it's either on Knott or Beach Blvd. Call the information with Garden
Grove area code and ask for The Crystal Palace. There are a lot of
other places there with glass, but that's the biggest and carries the
most. Good Luck.
Date: November 13th, 1998 04:38:59
From: Marida
e-mail: binsted@erols.com
Subject: Betty Crocker on sale
Betty Crocker cake mixes are on sale at Food Lion for fifty cents.
Date: November 13th, 1998 10:51:02
From: Michelle
e-mail: mogrady@x2.alliance.net
Subject: Re: Anyone live near Knott's Berry Farm in California?
I wonder if you'd be able to find it through the phone books searches
posted on the search engine home pages? (For example, Alta Vista has a
list of options on their home page, one of which is reference. Phone
books are in there.)
Maybe you could find it by subject in the yellow pages.
Just a thought.
Date: November 13th, 1998 09:56:26
From: Jody
e-mail: RunyanFmly@aol.com
Subject: Re: Re: Lambeth book
When you first log on to ebay, type "lambeth" in the search area. This
will only pull up 14 or so items, one of which is the book.
Date: November 14th, 1998 11:21:25
From: Marida
e-mail: binsted@erols.com
Subject: Re: 11x15 boards and boxes
We cut masonite boards 13 x 17 for our 9 x 13 boards and put them in 14
x 19 boxes.
Date: November 14th, 1998 11:12:16
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: wilton way of cake decorating vol.3
hi shay; if you go to dolores' home pg she has an on-line catalog.
you can order all kinds of wonderful things from them.
another way is to go to the on-line auction (www.eBay.com) and bid on
them if/when they come up for sale.
lynne
Date: November 14th, 1998 11:06:55
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: 11x15 boards and boxes
jen; don't know if this will help you or not, but get out those trusty
yellow pgs and look under 'paper'. you might be able to find a local
supply for both. another thing to look for is 'bakery supplies' or
resturant supplies--wholesale. sometimes you can work w/them. i take
it you work at home, so not sure what their requirements will be.
lynne
Date: November 14th, 1998 11:09:41
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: KitchenAid mixers
hi monica; there was quite a discussion on ;this a couple of months b
ack, maybe you could ck the archives for that information.
someone had bought one of them, then decided maybe she should have
gotten another model and was saking is she should.
lynne
Date: November 14th, 1998 08:46:46
From: Monica
e-mail: marques@mit.edu
Subject: KitchenAid mixers
I have a Classic KitchenAid mixer that works very well. I need to buy
another mixer, but there are different models from KitchenAid like the
Classic, Ultra Power, Heavy Duty and Professional. I am thinking about
buying the Heavy Duty as it has the 5 quarts bowl and 325W. Does it make
in fact the difference? I appreciate suggestions, thanks.
Date: November 14th, 1998 04:45:59
From: Shay
e-mail: Gracesyn1@aol.com
Subject: Re: wilton way of cake decorating vol.3
Where do you get these books?
Date: November 14th, 1998 07:35:08
From: Jennifer
e-mail: gigimama@aol.com
Subject: 11x15 boards and boxes
Help! Does anyone know where I can order 11x15 boards and boxes? I use these for my 9X13 cakes, which I get quite a few orders for, but since I've moved to a different area I can't find them. None of the local shops here carry that size, Dolores doesn't have them, and neither does Country Kitchen. I only have one set left, so I need some in a hurry!
Date: November 14th, 1998 12:53:22
From: CC
e-mail: sholle@compuserve.com
Subject: Power Rangers cake pan
I desparately need to find a power rangers cake pan. I know that
Wilton has discontinued them, but my 5 year old will be crushed if I
can't deliver for his birthday party next Sunday the 22nd of November.
I would be willing to purchase outright or trade for one of the other
pans I have: Big Bird, Thomas the Tank Engine, Merry mermaid, Tigger,
Friendly Lion or Mickey Mouse. I will check this message board, or
please email me directly. Thank you!!
Date: November 15th, 1998 10:18:30
From: Nancy
e-mail: morgan0818@aol.com
Subject: Re: Sugar Molds
If you are asking about candy molds, Wilton does have them. I am sure
that Dolores has them listed in her on-line catalog. You also could
check your local supply shop or craft store. Also, Apollo Mold in
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Date: November 15th, 1998 10:10:47
From: Jeannine
e-mail: norder@prodigy.net
Subject: Re: need more airbrush help
I tried as Nancy suggested, unscrewing the crown and pulling the needle
out, but it won't budge! What am I missing? It doesn't sound like it
should be too complicated, but I can't seem to figure it out! Any
other suggestions? Thanks!
Date: November 15th, 1998 09:02:32
From: June
e-mail: vanclan@kent.net
Subject: Sugar Molds
Many years ago, Wilton used to carry a line of sugar molds. I don't see any in their current catalogue. Does anyone know where I can get sugar molds. Thanks
Date: November 15th, 1998 06:24:38
From: JENNIFER PIERCE
e-mail: CJKPIERCE@PRODIGY.NET
Subject: KOPYKAKE PROJECTOR
I DECORATE CAKES IN MY HOME AND I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO PUT
CHARACTER DRAWINGS ON THEM. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS I CAN'T FIND A
KOPYKAKE PROJECTOR TO PRODUCE THE CAKES MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE
REQUESTING. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHEE TO PURCHASE A NEW OR SECOND HAND
PROJECTOR PREFERRABLY IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. ANY HELP I CAN GET WILL
BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
P.S. I HAVE NO TAX ID # THANK YOU,
JENNIFER
Date: November 15th, 1998 04:19:42
From: Jeannine
e-mail: norder@prodigy.net
Subject: Re: Re: airbrush help
Nancy,
Thanks for your help. I guess I didn't think it would be that simple!
:)
Date: November 15th, 1998 01:01:37
From: Nancy
e-mail: morgan0818@aol.com
Subject: Re: airbrush help
Just unscrew the crown. Pull out the old needle and VERY carefully
slide in the new needle. Then screw the crown back on. Good luck.
Date: November 15th, 1998 11:32:35
From: Jeannine
e-mail: norder@prodigy.net
Subject: airbrush help
I need to change the needle in my kopykake airbrush. The problem is,
the printed materials that I have do not explain how to do that. The
airbrush has a crown at the front tip. Can anyone explain to me how I
go about changing the needle? Your help will be most appreciated!
Date: November 15th, 1998 11:19:16
From: HeatherLee
e-mail: heatherlee@shaw.wave.ca
Subject: Re: KitchenAid mixers
Dear Monica,
I have the Heavy Duty, and I think it is worth the difference in cost
I got mine for Christmas 2 years ago, so that I could make my own
GumPaste. I don't think the lower models have enough power to make
GumPaste. It is GREAT. Although I bought an extra bowl which makes
things easier, when you get busy.
I also use mine to make Doggie Treats, my Lasha refuses to eat anything
other than homemade.
HeatherLee
Date: November 17th, 1998 12:06:40
From: June
e-mail: vanclan@kent.net
Subject: Re: Re: Sugar Molds
I think my problem has been solved. I didn't realize that the molds that are used now for chocolate can also be used for sugar molds. It was ages ago (too many years) that I did a bit of sugar molding and I borrowed the molds. Somehow I didn't recognize the chocolate molds as the same thing!! I see a great selection of molds on this site-so I should be fine now. A friend was looking for an "80" mold for a birthday but the birthday is this weekend so we'll make do with what we have right now. Thanks again for all your help. I have just discovered this site and its GREAT!
Date: November 16th, 1998 03:32:26
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Sugar Molds
hi june; is there a perticular one you are interested in? if you
discribe it we might be able to help you better.
lynne
Date: November 16th, 1998 03:29:44
From: lynne
e-mail: kakeladi@mindinfo.com
Subject: Re: need more airbrush help
hi; sorry nancy gave you wrong info :)
i have a kopycake airbrush. if you look closely at it, just behind the
trigger is a 'line' that goes all the way around the barrel. get ahold
of the back end and twist (unscrew) the two 1/2s apart. this will
reveel (sp?) the back end of the needle w/a screw nut on it. remove
the nut and carefully pull the needle out the back -- this is just the
opposit of what nancy told you.
you do have to be careful because sometimes doing this causes the
trigger to fall apart. when that happens i have to have hubby fix it :)
that may happen because my a.b. is more than 10 yrs old -- i don't know
-- just a guess as it didn't seem to happen until the last couple of
yrs.
of course, after putting the new needle in, put the nut back on tight,
then the barrel and you're back in business.
if you have *any* problems, please e-mail me.
lynne
Date: November 16th, 1998 09:28:23
From: Jody
e-mail: RunyanFmly@aol.com
Subject: Re: Cake Decorating Books
Hi Andrea,
If you're intending this message for Dolores, you would probably be
better off e-mailing her direct or just checking out her on-line
catalog. To get to the catalog section, click on "other categories" at
the top of this message board. Right below the heading on the new
screen will be three options: (Home) (On-line Catalog) (Archives)
If you click on the On-line catalog you can check out her book section
and prices and just order it from there. Good luck.
Date: November 16th, 1998 08:50:42
From: Andrea Butts
e-mail: gerryh@interlog.com
Subject: Cake Decorating Books
I have recently been pulling up the chats on your website and have
learnt so much from them. I would like to get the following books
mentioned in your chat of 7/2/98. They are the one by Helen Sembra on
lace and filigree and the one by Georgina Johnson on the Lambeth method,
of which you still had one copy available. I hope it is still
available. Please email me at the above address to advise whether you
have these books and the prices so that I can make arrangements to
purchase them and have them shipped to me in Toronto, Canada. I really
appreciate your time to reply to me. Sincerely, Andrea.
Date: November 17th, 1998 10:05:18
From: Becky
e-mail: Becky8569@aol.com
Subject: Veggie Tales
Does anyone know if they make a Veggie Tales cake pan and matching
party stuff for a b-day party for a little 5 year old boy ???
If so where can I find/order them.
Date: November 17th, 1998 03:52:16
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Shipping sugar toppers
well ready made gumpaste flowers are shipped all the time so if you
give them enough packing there should not be much of a problem
first if a 'corsage' type arrangement take strips of *thin* foam rubber
and wrap around & between the flowers; pack tight-fitting in a box.
then pack that box into another one completely lined w/bubble wrap.
let us know how it goes for you.
lynne
Date: November 17th, 1998 03:47:05
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: need help with special tips.....urgent
hi michelle; 1st of all...i don;t understand what the urgency is :)
all except the 1st one are listed in wilton's encyclopedia vol 3
....each tip is pictured and it shows what you can do w/it.
177 is used like any dropflower; hold pastrybag straight up & down and
squeeze for a 'star' flower' and twist you're hand while squeezine for
a swirled flower.
78: this is a 'star-cut cross' tube. use it just about the way you
would use any other star tip.
62: this tip is *great* for making individual flower buds. can also
be used just about the same as any other star tip.
83: even tho not a star tip type, it can be use that way. make
shells, reverse shell, zigzags etc.
if you discribe the other one maybe we can figure out how you can use
it.
lynne
Date: November 17th, 1998 02:30:56
From: Lisa
e-mail: lisascakes@aol.com
Subject: Shipping sugar toppers
Hi,
I make sugar cake toppers I need to know if anyone has tried to ship these though the mail. I am afraid that they won't survive. I am unsure of how to pack them. They are rather fragile. I usually have gumpaste flowers on them. Do you think the flowers will survive bubble wrap?
Thanks for any ideas you can give me.
-Lisa
Date: November 17th, 1998 02:40:25
From: Lisa
e-mail: lisascakes@aol.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re: MERINGUE POWDER is it worth it
I agree with Carolyn. It isn't really nessary but in hot humid weather your icing will benefit from some kind of stabilizer.
I haven't tried the cornstarch but certainly will it sounds as if it should work with no problems. Does it add a taste to the icing? besides just cutting the sweetness. The mergine powder adds a strange taste I think.
Thank,
-Lisa
Date: November 17th, 1998 11:14:18
From: lynne
e-mail: kakeladi@mindinfo.com
Subject: Re: Sugar Molds
hi june; i thought that was a new smile i was seeing :) *welcome*
hope we see you around often.
one word of caustion: some people say if you do sugar molding in
chocolate molds they will become scratch (from the sugar grains) and
then not good for chocolate. they are inexpensive, so if you plan on
using them for both mediums you may want to buy 2 and mark them for
sugar and choco.
lynne
Date: November 17th, 1998 11:24:26
From: michelle
e-mail: michelle_gann@mgh.com
Subject: need help with special tips.....urgent
I recently received some specialty tips and I don't have a clue how they
work or what to use them for. they are: 040-ruffle, 177 drop flower,
78-special, 62-special, 83-special, please help..very urgent
Date: November 18th, 1998 03:42:36
From: Nancy
e-mail: morgan018@aol.com
Subject: Re: Re: need more airbrush help
Sorry. I have another kind of air brush. I thought they were all the same. Hopefully Lynne's advise worked out for you.
Nancy
Date: November 19th, 1998 11:47:44
From: Carolyn
e-mail: bridal1
Subject: Re: Re: mixers
Hi! I'm one of the "others" that prefer to use another brand for mixing cakes especially. I prefer the Sunbeam or Hamilton Beach (either are good) for mixing cake batter. I use a Tupperware big salad mixing bowl and mix 5 mixes at once. I use the Kitchenaid mainly for mixing small amounts of icing or mixing mints and also my royal icing. I have a big 20 qt. mixer for big amounts of icing. If you are going to use it for everything, then I guess you would need to go with the best quality of Kitchenaid because it is more heavy duty when it comes to mixing heavy icing.
Date: November 19th, 1998 10:37:36
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: mixers
hi susan; most of us prefere the kitchen-aid. there are several
different versions so be sure to get the one w/the highest amount of
watts (more powerfull motor) for the most money you can spend.
there are a few around that use others, but right now i can't think of
either the person or the brand :)
lynne
Date: November 19th, 1998 10:00:05
From: Amey
e-mail: Ameyo@aol.com
Subject: DH on sale
Hi all, was at Felpausch grocery store earlier today and they have DH's
all flavors on sale for 68 cents.
Date: November 19th, 1998 08:48:29
From: monica
e-mail: marques@mit.edu
Subject: Re: Re: KitchenAid mixers
Thanks, Lynne. I've been looking through the archived messages but I
can't see what I'm looking for, so I'm sorry if this is a repeat
question. I really need to buy a new mixer, so I appreciate any help!
Date: November 19th, 1998 07:32:29
From: Susan
e-mail: frank@thebee.net
Subject: mixers
Hi,
I've been looking through the archived messages so long all the letters
are running together! I can't seem to find what I'm looking for, so I'm
sorry if this is a repeat question. I'm getting ready to purchase a
new mixer and I want to know what kind everyone recomends. I want to
get a really, really good one.
Thanks,
Susan
Date: November 19th, 1998 06:36:24
From: JudyD
e-mail: jadudek@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Re: Veggie Tales
Becky,
Veggie Tales videos are now at Targe, and probably lots of other
places, but I haven't seen any other related merchandise. You might
try a good-sized Christian bookstore, since that's where they started.
I would draw the veggies freehand right on a sheet cake, just copying
from the pictures. (I'll bet there's a coloring book somewhere).
They're pretty simple shapes, and it would make a DARLING cake. (My
grandkids love the videos!!!)
Date: November 19th, 1998 01:47:40
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Lambeth book...better check it!
hi dolores.....
lookes like that one went for only $75. there is another one also
which as of last night is going for only $36!! they have about 2 1/2
days left to bid on this one and it is the one they want as they posted
2 pix out of the book.
lynne
Date: November 19th, 1998 09:53:38
From: ckay
e-mail: chilliard@mail.state.tn.us
Subject: Veggie Tales
Like Dolores said there's no VT pan not pvc cake toppers; trying looking
at Christian bookstore, they're the only one I know that carry VT videos
and other products. They may have some small VT characters that may be
used on a cake and who knows they may even carry VT paper products.
Hope this helps.
Date: November 19th, 1998 09:19:59
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Great Gingerbread House Book
Yes, we do carry this book (same price). It is not listed on the web
site yet, but if you let me know, it is available. Dolores
Date: November 19th, 1998 09:23:00
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Lambeth book...better check it!
Better check it out. The first- old printing had only one VERY small
picture of a cake and then was all pastries otherwise. I don't have a
clue as to how you'll find out. But the old old one is NOT the one you
are all looking for. I'm glad I sacfrificed and got that while I could!
Date: November 19th, 1998 08:51:46
From: Dolores
e-mail: proicer@one.net
Subject: Re: Sugar Molds...have a few left (NT)
Date: November 19th, 1998 08:54:12
From: Dolores
e-mail: proicer@one.net
Subject: Re: KOPYKAKE PROJECTOR
Of course we carry those. They are all listed at
http://www.sugarcraft.com/airbrush/airbrush.htm
Along with pictures.
BTW, KopyKake told us recently that they are referring people to
retailers since they are a manufacturer.
Date: November 19th, 1998 08:47:41
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Veggie Tales
I don't have a clue what 'Veggie Tales' is, but I am certain that there
is no pan available. Nor do we yet have Edib;e Images or little plastic
characters for this guy.
Date: November 19th, 1998 09:00:32
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Gingerbread molds-beware
Beware of Pampered Chef products! They charge almost twice what you can
buy the same item for elsewhere. Have you checked out ours?
Date: November 20th, 1998 05:20:07
From: Susan
e-mail: frank@thebee.net
Subject: thanks!
Date: November 20th, 1998 04:53:19
From: Mindy
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: mixers
I bought the ksm50 professional kitchenaide this past spring. Had some
problems with the beaters hitting the bowl, called kitchenaid and they
sent me a new one in just a couple of days, sent the other one back to
them with kitchenaid paying the postage. I haven't had any problems
with this one. I love it. Mindy
Date: November 20th, 1998 12:43:06
From: Susan
e-mail: frank@thebee.net
Subject: Re: Re: mixers
Michelle,
That's the same reason I need a new one, we are having "sporatic
smoking"! I have a sunbeam stand mixer that has been good, but I think
I'm just asking to much from it. I know one day when I get "the big
cake" of my dreams, that's the moment when my mixer will die on me.
Thanks,
Susan
Date: November 20th, 1998 12:39:03
From: Susan
e-mail: frank@thebee.net
Subject: Re: mixers
Well I think I've narrowed it down to two mixers:
Kitchen Aid White Diamond Edition with 5qt engraved bowl(My husband
says that I want this one just so I can have my name on the bowl!)
or
Pro Stand Mixer by Kitchen Aid Model # KSM50PHW, says its commercial
quality.
Does anyone out there have one of these? Do you like it/love it? I'm
probably going to have to live with this mixer for the rest of my life,
so I want to get the best one there is!!!!!!!
I spent half the night "surfing the web" and there really doesn't seem
to be many brands of mixers out there. I think I may have seen them
all, my eyes tried to go to sleep without me!
Susan
Date: November 20th, 1998 12:31:24
From: Susan
e-mail: frank@thebee.net
Subject: Re: Re: Re: mixers
You have a 20QT MIXER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It must be huge!! I would hate to wash a bowl that big!!!!!!!!
Thanks for your imput, it helped.
Susan
Date: November 20th, 1998 09:38:12
From: Clister
e-mail: chilliard@mail.state.tn.us
Subject: BC on sale!
BC is on sale at Food Lion and Piggly-Wiggly if they are in your areas.
Date: November 20th, 1998 09:54:10
From: millie
e-mail:
Subject: BC & 10x on sale NYC
bc on sale in NYC - .99/box. Sales end tomorrow Saturday. Hurray and
get yours. Domino's 10x is also on sale I've seen it at .69 & .79.
Happy shopping.
millie
Date: November 20th, 1998 10:09:48
From: Michelle
e-mail: mogrady@x2.alliance.net
Subject: Re: mixers
Susan,
Kitchen Aid has four styles of stand mixers. Classic (250 watt), Ultra
Power (300 watt), Heavy Duty (325 watt), and Professional (350 watt).
I bought the Heavy Duty mixer at Sam's Club 2 months ago for $259.00
which is the cheapest I've seen it anywhere. The only place I've even
seen that carries the Professional model is the JC Penney catalog and
they want $399.00 for it! Get the best model you can afford if you
plan to use it a lot or plan on making a lot of royal icing or color
flow. That's why I needed to get a new mixer in the first place. I
tried making a double batch of royal icing with my little hand mixer
and smoke started pouring out of it!
Date: November 20th, 1998 11:06:45
From: Terri
e-mail:
Subject: DH on Sale/.58 @ Delchamps/Jitney Jungle (NT)
Date: November 21st, 1998 09:38:44
From: dee
e-mail: ChefNana1@aol.com
Subject: Re: mixers
Hi....susan.....
I bought a 4 1/2 qt Kitchen Aide (225watt) 18 years ago. I paid 250.00 way back then for it, which I now see was too high. But all Kitchen aides were real high back then. I mix 2 cake mixes at a time as well as double batches of icings. (Knock on wood) I have NEVER had a problem with it in all these years. I'm dying to get the 350watt. but have no real need for it at this time. (I do like the idea of having a new one with my name on the bowl) :):):)...........dee
Date: November 21st, 1998 09:28:45
From: John
e-mail: piferj@ptsi.net
Subject: Re: mixers
Hi Susan,
I am also one of the "others". I bought a Kenwood 7 qt mixer about 4
years ago, and I love it. It's 650 watts, twice the power of most
Kitchenaids, and holds 2 quarts more. I think they cost a bit more,
around 350.00, but I burned up 3 Kitchenaids in 4 years before I bought
my Kenwood, and it's still mixing great!!
Date: November 21st, 1998 03:33:39
From:
e-mail:
Subject:
Date: November 22nd, 1998 11:11:03
From: Mindy
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: mixers
Yes, it did come with a warranty, 1 year I think. And I paid $289 for
it and it had a rebate with it to get 1 of the attachments. I got the
grinder. Kitchenaid has a web site where you can check out the
different models and the warranties, etc. Mindy
Date: November 22nd, 1998 10:06:39
From: Emily
e-mail: ekristek@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re: mixers
Does the Professional Kitchenaid come with a warranty? For how long is
it? Also, how much did it cost? Thanks a bunch! Emily
Date: November 22nd, 1998 10:22:24
From: John
e-mail: piferj@ptsi.net
Subject: Re: kenwood mixer
I haven't needed any repairs, It's lasted so long that if it breaks down
I will just buy a new one. I know it's not a commercial mixer, but as
you said yourself, neither is the kitchenaid. Our local laws don't
require "commercial" mixers, we can use any that we choose.
Date: November 22nd, 1998 07:50:13
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: kenwood mixer
john, i know this mixer is from england.....what are you going to do
w/if it needs repairs???
also, it is not for commercial use so here in calif anyone w/a shop
could not have it. (altho they let me and others around this town use
our kitchenaids which are definately marked for home use only).
lynne
Date: November 22nd, 1998 07:23:28
From: Dorothy
e-mail: dwurster@rwbaird.com
Subject: almond paste
I desperately in need of a source where I can purchase bulk almond paste
8 to 10 lbs. fresh not canned.
Thands
Date: November 22nd, 1998 12:40:52
From: John
e-mail: piferj@ptsi.net
Subject: Re: Re: Re: mixers
Hi Marida!!
I got mind out of a Kitchen catalog, but there is a website that sells
them also. I think the address is http://www.appliances.com
they have several Kenwood mixers, but I prefer the 7 qt. I have
purchased from the company before, and they seem trustworthy.
Date: November 22nd, 1998 07:52:43
From: Marida
e-mail: bunsted@erols.com
Subject: Re: Re: mixers
Where did you find a Kenwood? I have never heard of them. I would like
a mixer a little larger than the KitchenAid but not as large as a
Hobart.
Date: November 23rd, 1998 01:05:37
From: Susan
e-mail: frank@thebee.net
Subject: Re: Re: mixers
Hi John,
Now that is a really neat looking mixer. It has a totally different
look to it! Thanks for the web site, I found all kinds of goodstuff
that is about $20 cheaper than you can buy it here in Maryland.
Susan
Date: November 23rd, 1998 05:43:24
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: mixers
just remember, mixers and such are **heavy** and it will probably cost
you that $20 to get them shipped to you :)
lynne
Date: November 23rd, 1998 05:54:02
From: Jackie
e-mail: jwcarver@webmail.bellsouth.net
Subject: Scarecrow Pan
I just purchased the Scarecrow pan on "no refund" clearance. When I
got home, I noticed that the instructions were not included. Does
anyone know where I can get the instructions?
Thanks
Date: November 23rd, 1998 05:00:30
From: Terri
e-mail:
Subject: ISO:1991 Wilton Year Book (NT)
Date: November 24th, 1998 11:55:23
From: Carolyn
e-mail: bridal1
Subject: Re: Scarecrow Pan
Jackie, how about looking in the Wilton yearbook? I have done this at times when I couldn't find the inserts. Usually, you can tell from the pictures in the book how to do it.
Date: November 24th, 1998 11:13:23
From: Jody
e-mail: RunyanFmly@aol.com
Subject: Re: Scarecrow Pan
You might try contacting Wilton directly. They've always been helpful
to me in the past by sending me photocopies of things that I needed.
They could probably even e-mail or fax you a copy if you have those
capabilities. I forget their web address right off, but if you just do
a web search using Wilton, you should be able to find it pretty quick.
Good luck!
Date: November 25th, 1998 10:22:41
From: Susan
e-mail: frank@thebee.net
Subject: Re: Re: mixers
I did see that, but I will save $10.00 and I won't have to leave my
house!!!!!
I finally picked the one I wanted, Kitchen Aid White Diamond Ediion,
and it's out of stock everywhere!!!! This is ALWAYS the kind of luck
that I have.
Susan
Date: November 26th, 1998 09:04:58
From: Jean
e-mail:
Subject: Re: ISO:1991 Wilton Year Book (NT)
Hi Terri! I do have an extra copy of the 1991 year book I have been
saving to trade for a year I don't have.
Date: November 27th, 1998 07:21:13
From: Carolyn
e-mail: bridal1
Subject: Re: almond paste
You might call Dolores' Sugarcraft catalog supplies and see if she can help you find this. If not, maybe some of the other big suppliers could put you in touch with the right people. Let us know if Dolores can't help you and some of the rest of us can supply other names to contact.
Date: November 28th, 1998 10:02:19
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: lambeth book on e-bay --going cheap. (nt)
Date: November 28th, 1998 05:47:01
From: Lorraine
e-mail: sm.wonders.earthlink.com
Subject: Re: Re: ISO: Plastic Cakes
Hello Carolyn: In the most recent issue of ICES magazine there is a
tiny wedding cake shown in the readers picture section. I think it was
molded in a clear mold that has three tiers apparently covered with
fondant, with swags, flowers etc. piped on. Perhaps this is what you
customer would like.
Regards, Lorraine
Date: November 28th, 1998 03:37:07
From: Mindy
e-mail: cmcintos@nemonet.com
Subject: ISO 91 yrbk also, have 78,80,82,85, &72 to trade NT
Date: November 28th, 1998 03:02:49
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: ISO: Plastic Cakes
hi carolyn;
a month ago our town held a huge crafts show and i saw a booth that had
*non-edible* food of all kinds -- including cakes. they were decorated
-- some had a slice removed so you could see the inside 'cake' etc. i
just assumed they were done w/perma ice but i didn't touch them so i'm
not sure.
where does she expect you to get plastic dummies?? maybe she wants
them to shine like plastic. could you use some kind of poly spray to
coat them to make them shine?
just some ideas rolling around in my head....maybe they will spark some
idea for you.
lynne
Date: November 28th, 1998 02:54:58
From: Carolyn
e-mail: bridal1
Subject: ISO: Plastic Cakes
A client fo mine called and wants 100 plastic cakes to ship all over creation. I suggested doing the styrofoam with spackling, but she has in her mind some sort of plastic cake that just has the borders, etc. printed or embossed on. Does anyone have any ideas on this? The only ones I can recall are the small ones I have seen from one of the companies that does cake toppers and I'm not even sure which company that is. Help!
Date: November 29th, 1998 10:45:38
From: Diane Bruder
e-mail: DLB1962@juno.com
Subject: Re: KitchenAid mixers
Hi,
I can vouch for the Heavy Duty Kitchen Aid. They are more expensive,
but worth the cost. Check around for sales, now is the time, being
Christmas season and all, to find a good deal on one. I got over $50
off at my local Kohls Dept store about one month ago. I have the
commercial one with a 5 qt mixing bowl, and it does a lot! A friend of
mine has had her heavy duty for a long time and it has given her no
problems at all..
I can make 2 cake recipes at a time, or 2 frosting recipes.. It really
cuts down the time. It even works well for mixing gum paste, and royal
icing, something that conventional mixers cannot handle. If you make a
lot of cakes or baked goods whether for friends or profit, then the
Heavy Duty one is well worth it. And if you sell many cakes or baked
goods, you will make your money back in no time at all.. and then
some.. Good luck to you in your decision.
Diane
Date: November 29th, 1998 09:03:19
From: Carol
e-mail:
Subject: Mylar Bags
I am in search of a supplier of clear mylar bags. I used to buy these from my local cake shop - they carried large and small corsage bags. They are great for bagging baked goods and candy for the holidays. I know Dolores sells many mylar treat bags that have printing on them, but I prefer the plain ones. Can anybody help me with this? The local cake shop is now closed, so I'm out of luck. Thank you in advance.
Carol
Date: November 30th, 1998 01:11:39
From: stacie
e-mail: mwh@sonet.ney
Subject: books
I have only a very few books and limited resources with this being Christmas. My question is if you could only have 2-3 books what would they be? What are the must haves?
Date: November 30th, 1998 07:53:41
From: LaDonna
e-mail: maxwellent@zianet.com
Subject: ISO Little Mermaid/Aerial Cake Pan
Hi, I haven't been to this site a LONG time and am so glad to see this
new addition. I am looking for the Little Mermaid/Aerial Cake pan that
only Wal-Mart carried in the past 1 to 1 1/2 years. I waited too long
and now my daughter has decided she wants a little mermaid cake with
THAT pan. Can anyone help me out? I checked the new catty and don't
think I saw it in there.
Please respond to the board and to me personally as I don't know how
often I can get in and check the postings. Thanks so much.
Date: November 30th, 1998 06:45:13
From: stacie
e-mail: mwh@sonet.net
Subject: Re: ISO Little Mermaid/Aerial Cake Pan
There is a Ariel pan in the 1999 yearbook page 208. I am not sure if this os what you are looking far, but it is really cute.
Date: November 30th, 1998 05:32:59
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: books
hi stacie;
yes, your level of skill does make a difference.
the wilton yrbks from the mid '70 thru early '90s are packed w/lots of
helpful ideas. many of the ones baked in the special shaped pans could
easily be made on a sheet cake so you don't have to spend tons of $$
for special things you may only use once or twice.
next i also would recommend the encyclopedia vol. 3. and winblecker's
flower book.
if you don't know about e-bay -- an on-line auction -- you'd better
find it:) many of the yrbks and other things are auctioned off every
day. just be aware of the value of something and don't over bid.
i have seen people bid more than what it sells for in the store -- on
things that are still available!
hope that helps you.
lynne
Date: November 30th, 1998 02:22:19
From: Lisa
e-mail: lisascakes@aol.com
Subject: Re: ISO: Plastic Cakes
What if you painted those paper mache boxes that they have in the craft stores. I know it's not plastic but if you painted it then used your perma ice to decorate it. It would make a very interesting and usable gift box.
Date: November 30th, 1998 11:13:00
From: Jennifer
e-mail:
Subject: Re: books
I would say that the Wilton Way encyclopedia, Vol. 3, is the book I refer to the most. It shows lots of different flowers and many, many different borders and side decorations. It has some very pretty, classic cakes. Vol. 2 is good, too. It shows many more flowers, plus intoductions to many foreign and special techniques. I refer to the yearbooks alot, too, but not any particular one over the others.
Date: November 30th, 1998 09:21:31
From: Renee V
e-mail: renchuck2@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: books
Hi Stacie,
It depends on your level of expertise. Are you a beginner or an
intermediate or an expert? My guess is you are a beginner or
intermediate since most of the experts have a lot of books!
I would consider myself an intermediate and the books I find most
valuable are my old Wilton class books.(I still refer to them.) You can
only get these by taking the classes, but the Wilton Encyclopedias have
a lot of the same information and then some. There are 3 information
packed volumes. I still haven't gotten the Volumes 2 and 3. They're on
my Christmas list!
Next, I find myself refering to the Roland Wimbeckler "Buttercream
Flowers" an awful lot. His technique is a little different from Wilton,
but if you have some experience, it's not hard to incorporate it. The
arrangements are beautiful, and the illistrations and instructions are
very clear. He also includes some unusual items such as dalihas and
pine cones made on a straw and a beautiful meathod of makeing pine
sprays with an unusual decorating tip that I think you can get from
Dolores. Anyway, it is a soft cover book and not very expensive. I
believe you can also purchase this through the Sugarcraft catalogue.
Hope this helps. I'm sure others will put in their 2 cents about their
favorite books.
Renee
Date: November 30th, 1998 08:15:49
From: Cathy
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Mylar Bags
Hi,
Check your local directory for a floral supply company. Florists use those clear plain bag for their corsages, that's where I buy mine from. You can get them in 2-3 different sizes.