There’s something I hear a lot of people (and surprisingly cakers) say that I gotta admit, bugs me a little. Wanna know what it is? It’s the phrase “I wish I could be creative like you are”. Wanna know why it irks me (and sometimes makes me a little sad)?. Cause the fact is, every single ...
How I Accelerated My Cake Skills in One Year
Bubbly fondant, rounded edges, floppy ruffles, buttercream craters, dry cake, split ganache, elephant skin & cracked cake pops. This was the story of my life in my first 6 months of cake decorating. And being a serial perfectionist, my frustration grew month after month in my futile pursuit of ...
The One Blog Post Every Caker Needs to Read
We’ve all been there. Scrolling through Facebook and Instagram…Past the random cat videos, selfies & newsclips…. When our eyes suddenly cast on a towering structure of beauty, a picture of edible perfection that wish as we might, we sadly did not create. And there it is, that deep pang, that ...
Cake Conversations with ‘Van Goh Cakes’
Welcome to Cake Conversations! Every month, I feature a special guest on the blog with the purpose of inspiring & serving the online cake community as well as celebrating notable cake artists & entrepreneurs within the cake circuit. This month's guest is none other than Vincent Goh, a ...
7 THRIFTY TIPS TO SAVE CAKE DECORATING DOLLARS
Whether you’re running a cake business or decorating for the pure joy of it, the fact of the matter is.. cake decorating can be a pretty pricey sport. The tools, machinery, ingredients, software, fees & utilities; these all have a cheeky, sneaky way of compounding over time and nibbling at the ...