Posts by Anna W.

Thank you ladies- I am truly flattered. The bad news is that I am still terrible with the computer. The good news is that my website will be up and running by the end of the year. So, if you can wait a few more weeks...there will be...

I have PCOS and it is amazing what a protein rich, low carbohydrate diet can do for you. It is amazing. It is however, extremely hard to stick to in a culture that pushes so much carbohydrates.

Thanks Wendy- I did not see that magazine- I will have to go get it. The competition that I enter is a pastry competition, not a sugar art competition. It has two categories, cakes and tortes, and plated deserts. You can win several...

Those ornament trees can be found at any craft store. I also thought of one other idea for the day after thanksgiving- gingerbread boxes filled with assorted cookies- all can be done in advance.

Some centerpiece ideas for you for the day after thanksgiving and for your sweet table: If you can still go with an autumn theme for the day after thanksgiving- little cakes baked in bundlette pans and covered with marzipan or poured...

Does anyone here have any pointers/experience with pastry competitions? I have been in a couple, won an award, but am still confused about what they are looking for. Does it vary by judge, is there something standard they are looking...

If you don't find one ready made- I use the plastic folders that you get at Office Depot a lot for stencils and templates. Flexible but They hold up well.

First of all- I LOVE chocolate and cinnamon- one of my favorite combinations and I use it whenever I can. I don't believe there could be an overkill situation :). A complimentary taste to go with that and the apples is almond. I have...

Wendy- you apparently have better connections than I do. You guys are it for me in the pastry world. Although, I do have some connections on the decorating side if you ever need that. I appreciate the effort!!!!!!!!! :)

I love silpat for cookies. True the cookies don't brown as much as without (which I find to be a plus) but they turn a nice golden color (depending on the cookie), this is especially nice for sugar cookies and shortbread. How brown are...