So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Monday, February 9, 2009

Clever Cakes: Tools for Cake Decorating

By Jenni Snook

You are probably aware that in order to undertake some cake decorating, you will need to some basic tools. In order to make the cake decorating process that bit more enjoyable, this article will cover a range of different tools and techniques that you can use.

First things first, you will need a mixer, one least cake pan at the very least as well as some icing. However, if you're in a rush, or want things to be simpler, then you can buy a premade cake which will not be difficult to decorate.

You'll also want a mixing bowl for icing, a metal icing spatula, some sort of flexible or rubber spatula, and for more advanced work on your clever cakes, an icing bag and tips. Don't forget, besides purchasing a ready-made cake, you can also purchase ready-made icing and decorations.

It's also a good idea to use a carousel to facilitate the turning of your cake as you decorate especially one that allows to adjust the height.

You can also choose from a wide range of cake pans that can give your cake the shape you want.

Using premade icing sheets is probably the most convenient way of icing your cake. This is because they are available in a large variety of styles and colours and they're easy to apply on your cake. The vast majority of cakes using for weddings or major celebrations apply this type of icing before decorating even begins. This type of icing can also be utilised to model paste or make 3D or flat decorations.

Some of the useful tools commonly used by professional cake decorators are flowers, tools normally used for sculpturing as well as different types of tube tips to vary the icing styles.

If you wish to learn more about the tools used by the professionals in cake decorating, a good idea would be to visit your local bakery where the main baker may be pleased to give you some handy ideas on what type of tools you should be using. Furthermore, you always have the Internet as a useful resource to use for finding information regarding tools, tips and techniques in cake decorating.

When you start cake decorating for the first time, you will only need the simple, basic tools. Only after becoming more sophisticated and experienced in cake decorating should you think about purchase more professional tools. The most important thing is to master the basics of the art of cake decorating before getting the tools for more advanced stages.

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