Posts by LotusCakeStudio

This is a dumb question, but are you sure you bought WHITE pastry flour from the health food store? Every health food store I have been to across the country does not sell white pastry flour, only whole wheat, whether in bulk or in...

I've looked into buying one on the net and prices and brands vary. Is there a brand that's better than others- like it lasts longer or is more accurate or what have you. I'm also leaning towards a digital one that I saw for $40. Any...

I just want to pop my 2 cents in here to stress the importance of using quality ricotta. While I've never had cassatta, I know fresh ricotta makes all the difference in a lemon ricotta cheesecake recipe I have. The original recipe just...

Fondant covered cakes don't need to be poundcake. I cover the light fluffy type cakes in it with no problem. Go with whatever flavor the bride wants and also whatever is within your capability. How much batter you use depends on how...

Wow! I am so happy for you! I hope you can post pics. Take some before and after ones. I wanna see! :D

Well we got back on Monday night earlier than expected and they hadn't been fed yet. I told the sitter we feed them around noon, but I am not one of those neurotic owners who feeds them on a strict schedule. I knew she got off of work...

Ok, I dunno what the heck is going on. I got my email returned to me from Hawthorne Hill as undeliverable. BOO! I'll email Beryl's and see if they are still even in business.

How absolutely annoying. The site isn't there anymore. Anyhow, it was for a company called Hawthorn Hill. I just emailed them asking what the deal is. I don't think you could order online, but you could fax the order in. I have...

I am not happy with Beryls. They are WAY over priced and very, very SLOW. I ordered some molds 3 weeks before I needed them. I was sent a confirmation email that my order was processed, blah blah. Three days before the wedding, I...

Using lots of "Aztec Gold" luster dust on something or other comes to mind. There's a desert looking palm tree silicone mold in the Arabian Nights series from Hawthorne Hill. Though it is rather small. If I think of anything...