Posts by honey pot

Hi Gang- I haven't been here in SO long! But now I have some questions and I just know I'll get some valuable input. I've been the 'official' baker for my office and my husbands department for a year - mainly birthday cakes. And...

Gosh, I wasn't even thinking of the 'slide' factor! I was mainly worried about the bottom layer just getting squished from the weight of the top stuff.

My cakes are less than an inch and pretty dense - check out the picture: http://www.epicurious.com/run/recipe/photo?id=103202 As you can see, the filling is just as much a star as the cakey part, so I can't skimp on...

Hiya- Due to a minor disaster :eek:, which resulted in only having two cake pans come out of the oven instead of three...I've decided to make three more layers and make a five layer German Chocolate Cake. Now I'm just wondering...

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Hey there- Can anyone recommend a cake holder suitable for transporting cakes? I'm the 'official' baker for my company and my husbands company, so I find myself lugging cakes to work at least twice a month. I currently have a...

Oh, boy, do I feel silly!! Just looked at your profile- :eek: Don't guess I'll be teaching you a thing or two!! :D Cheers!

CC, you're thinking of Joseph Drouhin from France. Domaine Drouhin is his daughter - her vineyard is in Oregon. Still, not cheap. I've not heard of the others you mention. I'll have to keep an eye out. Although I really do have a...

Boy, I have just found the wonderful world of Pinots. I'm lucky enough to work for a wine distributor and able to sample many different wines at reasonable prices. So far, Domaine Drouhin '97 Laurene has captured my heart. It's...

Hey all- I've got a couple questions - Due to time constraints, I'm planning on making a coffee cake batter the night before and baking it in the morning. How will this effect the cake? How long should I let the batter stand in...