.: so far, so good, so messy!

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

so far, so good, so messy!

well i tried the fondant sunday, was great but then i added a tiny bit of water as per the instructions and- boom, it went all tough on me..... so today i braved it again. This time i used the microwave to melt the marshmallows (that worked really well, and they didn't stick!) and then added the sugar, my hands got pretty sticky but the"dough" went well, and is resting now. it should be perfect tomorrow. once i find my camera cord i will take a picture and post it. and the taste, well it is actually edible, compared to wilton brand fondant. it is definitely encouraging.....

6 comments:

Steph said...: Does the recipe you have call for marshmallows, powdered sugar and water? That's the one I use and I like it a lot. I have to throw it back in the microwave for a few seconds at a time when it gets tough, but that usually does the trick!

I hate Wilton's fondant too and I can't bring myself to buy Satin Ice. So pricey.

MMF it is!; October 19, 2007 at 1:19 PM
kelly said...: yes that sounds about right.... but how do you make yours? i am getting a kitchen aid mixer soon and i heard you can use that... save my arms. i will try the microwave trick. thanks!!; October 20, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Kelly, I was roaming through Facebook and found your ad on the marketplace ( I'm in the Regina area as well I'm in Pilot Butte) so i thought i would take a look. Awesome job! LOVE the treasure box! I too decorate cakes and I have used the wilton fondant and all i can say is "EEEWWWW" it was horrible tasting and i hated the texture of it and i have been to scared to try making it from scratch. Is there a considerable difference between the boxed and homemade?
I have a website also you may take a look if you'd like ( I warn you there is 1 cake i have posted that isn't my best work it was a cake for my sons birthday and i was SO rushed to get it done i ended up being a lil sloppy Thank God it was only for Family!)

Well I best run take care and have a great night.

Andrea; October 24, 2007 at 6:02 PM
kelly said...: hi andrea thanks for stopping by, actually the treasure box cake is on another site, frosted garden, steph is so talented!! i am just getting started myself. i love your site, do you have your own business?

about the fondant, it was easy to make and a lady i made a cake for broght it to work and said they all loved it, so i guess that is my answer!!

try the recipe on whats cooking america.... it isn't too hard but for gosh sakes GREASE YOUR COUNTER!! LOL; October 24, 2007 at 7:42 PM
Anonymous said...: OPPPS my bad Sorry bout that amongst the clicking i got lost on the pages ..lol

WEll i did have my own business up until i moved here and lost all of my clients and it has been hard to get things rolling again :( I would love to be able to stay home with my 3 kids and make cakes but i am being forced to have to go and work out side the home. I have been making cakes for about 9 years now and i'm self taught i picked it up from my mom as well.
The best part this year is getting to make Clay Walker his Birthday Cake he was totally amazed that i did a cake for him.

I will have to give the homemade fondant a shot .. test it out on the family they get quite happy when i have time to make only them a cake..lol Thanks for the tip ..i'll make dang sure the counter is greased ..lol
Have a great night
Andrea; October 26, 2007 at 5:17 PM
kelly said...: well good luck with that, i just made a batch today, it gets easier everytime!; October 27, 2007 at 5:01 PM

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Pricing

Pricing for tiered cakes runs from $1.25-1.75 per serving but generally, it falls into $1.50 per serving .

Sheet cakes:
(this includes simple decoration)

9x13" : $30

11x15" : $45

12x 18" : $55

Cupcakes:

*Cupcakes are between $1.00-1.25 per cupcake depending on decorations.
*mini cupcakes are $40/100

single cakes ( eg, the bottom tier for an artificial cake) are priced per cake, depending on size.

Single round cakes ( not stacked) covered in fondant with simple decorations:

6" double layer round $15.00
8" double layer round $25.00
9" double layer round $40.00
10"double layer round $45.00
12" double layer round$55.00
14" double layer round$70.00

*square cakes can sometimes be a bit more, because they take more batter and make more servings.

Because each cake is custom made and decorated, prices will vary. We can work together on a cake suited to your budget and style.
~ Rush cakes are available for a small fee.
~ Wedding cakes can be rented ( and customized with ribbon of your choice) and a sheet cake served to save on costs.

PLEASE NOTE:
I do not use a mix of any kind, unless requested to do so. It is not recommended to use a box mix when having a tiered cake, because it is very soft and unstable.

I use real butter, except in cases of allergies or sensitive recipes. Shortening may be recommended for weddings taking place in high heat.

Feel free to call or email with any questions cakesbykelly@hotmail.com (306)699-7122

The icing on the cake: Happy customer's comments!

Hi Kelly

The cake was AMAZING! He didn't want to
eat it even! I could not get over what
an amazing job you did, and can't thank
you enough. I wanted to tell you thank
you in person when I saw you come into
the hotel but I had to keep Darcy from
seeing you!We haven't had a chance to
get organized yet to send you any
pictures but as soon as we do I will
send some your way! Everyone absolutely
loved it and you really made the
graduation even more special. And, on a
side note, Darcy and I are engaged now!
He proposed to me in his Surge on Monday
night! I guess food really is the way to
a man's heart! Ha Ha!
Thanks again Kelly for doing truly and
unbelievable job and I kept telling
everyone that it was so fun to do it
because you were so lovely to deal
with and put such effort and love
into your work.

Danielle

Dear Kelly,
Jarrod was ecstatic along with all his little friends! He was so excited at the thought of his very own cake, that won’t hurt his tummy! The picture doesn’t do the decorating justice. The black jube jubes for coal, Oreo wheels, animals and decorative icing sugar made this cake amazing. Oh, it tasted great too!

From Myra

Tuesday, October 16, 2007