Posts by Anna W.

Sorry it took so long but life has been busy. This recipe is by Dede Wilson. Raspberry or Blackberry Curd 4c. blackberries or raspberries, fresh or frozen, unsweetened 1/2c. sugar 3 lg. eggs 2 lg. egg yolks 1 T. lemon...

Lime curd, raspberry curd, blackberry curd. All very good recipes but mine all have eggs in them. How DO you make curds and creams with no eggs?

I want to use them to make oversized fortune cookies as a wedding favor (this is not an original idea but an old one from Martha) but am looking for a way to make them 2-3 days ahead of time. P.S. I am only a mile from Lake Erie so...

How far in advance can you make these and what is a good way to store them?

You did a good job. We are our own worst critics. I love to look through cake books by some of the best cake people in the world and if you take a second look- even thier cakes are not perfect!! I have a terrible time with...

Everyone gave you great advice- a lot of variables come with your gumpaste recipe, your brand of colorings, and your expectations. I would test out the different ways and see what is best for you.

Isa- can I come next time you make breakfast? The oatmeal I had today just didn't cut it.

One in the oven- I am not aware of any other local or regional competitions. I know of some that are national but that takes a lot more time and money. Eventually I will get to that but in the mean time...... I have heard mixed...

One in the oven- I won second place for most artistic in a local competition called Creative Confections. Big deal around here- all the local pastry chefs. Two categories- cakes and tortes and plated desserts. M- I love marzipan but...

I steam gumpaste flowers very briefly over a pot of hot water to get rid of the chalky appearance. They will look wet and shiny at first, but that tones down and they look a little more realistic. I color my gumpaste first, usually,...