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

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Good Icing For Cakes New Jersey

By Marla Mills


Chefs and food experts pay a lot of homage to the aesthetic beauty of food. Cakes are not an exception. For eons, icing has been used to add the appeal of different kinds of pastries and confectioneries. It not only enhances the look but also the taste of food. There are many types of icing that may be used for cakes New Jersey depending on the choice of the baker.

Royal icing is undoubtedly one of the most popular cake coverings in the world. Its signature white hard surface has been seen on pastries of all proportions and shapes. This covering is known for its smooth, hard finishing that is filled with sugar. Bakers use royal icing to create cupcake swirls, dots and to write messages. The paste can be colored using food color into different colors to enhance the visual appeal.

Butter cream icing is a mainstay of baking. This embellishment, as the name suggests, is made of butter and smooth sugar. Fondant sugar may also be used to produce smoother and more consistent results. One advantage of this enhancement is that it is flavored according to the requirements of the user. Lemon zest, butterscotch and fudge are some of the popular flavorings used by bakers.

Sugar paste is an easy to make pastry topping that consists of sugar crumbs. It is most commonly used on cookies, biscuits, gingerbread pastries and energy snacks. There are a lot of manufacturers who create their own smooth brands of sugar paste. Such topping is preferred for its smooth, consistent results. The paste can be effortlessly stored for later use in plastic containers.

Flower paste comes in handy when adorning gingerbread and snacks. Its elastic nature makes it ideal for creating shapes such as stars, flowers and butterflies. To prevent the paste from sticking to surfaces, some bakers use corn flour or bread crumbs. Flower paste stretches out to create a hard matte that does not crumble when dry. A foam sheet is the best medium for drying the creations.

Ganache is a pastry decorative made of rich chocolate and cream. The ingredients are beaten or blended into a smooth flowing paste. This paste is poured over confectioneries to give them a shiny, oily look that is quite appealing. The cream can be poured over cupcakes, cookies and almonds. Ganache can be cooled and eaten on its own. It has a long shelf period if well stored in an air tight container.

If you are a fan of chocolate covered pastries, fudge icing will be top among your list of coverings. This adornment is made of rich chocolate, butter and sugar. The ingredients are mixed in near equal proportions and beaten into a fine mix. Essence and assorted flavors can be added to make the paste thick.

There are many icings for cakes New Jersey depending on the creativity and style of the baker. Making pastries is a difficult but enjoyable job that requires a lot of creativity and experimentation. The choice of cake and its flavors are determined by the audience and purpose of the pastry.




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