How-To's
Do you want to learn how to mold chocolates, decorate fun cupcakes, make the perfect flakey pie crust or process dill pickles? We have lots of ideas, recipes, hints and great fun articles for cake decorating, candy making, home canning and baking. Discover new ways to have fun in your kitchen!
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Happy Easter, Happy Spring
By Joanne Callahan Easter is a time of renewal. Not only do we look forward to leaving the winter doldrums b... -
Assembly of Layer Cakes
Always level cake layers before assembling tiers. If you don't, your layers may crack or slide after assembly. Plac... -
Cakes for Your Valentine
Nothing says "Happy Valentine's Day" like a homemade goodie... -
Confirmation & Communion Cake Ideas
by Melinda Helton-Cromer If you were to take a quick look outof the nearest window, you will undoubtedly noti... -
Decorating Tubes
The size and shape of the opening on a decorating tube determines the type of decorations the tip will produce. Be... -
Dynamite Ideas for Your Party
By Melinda Helton-Cromer Showers, weddings, Mother's Day, graduation parties, and Father's day...Wow! This ce... -
General Hints
Use Gum Arabic to make glazes... mixing it with varying amounts of water. It can used as a glaze for marzipan... -
Gum Arabic
When gum arabic is mixed with varying amounts of water, it can be used as a glaze for marzipan, or an edible glue for... -
Piping Icing "Pearls"
To pipe icing "pearls" on your cake, fit a round-holed icing tube (a #3-5 works fine) onto a pastry bag. Then, simply c...