Certifiably Crazy for Cake!

Certifiably Crazy for Cake!

PME Diploma and Master’s Certificate! Are you certifiably crazy for cake decorating? No? Well, you are in luck! This fall Chef Nicholas Lodge is offering three classes with PME certification! PME Diplomas and Master’s Certificates are internationally recognized awards and they are designed as professional level cake decorating courses. There are three individual courses: Royal Icing,…

Beaux Bows!

Beaux Bows!

Patchwork Cutter Perfection Several weeks ago I was lucky enough to take some great action photos during the Modern Marie Antoinette cake class. The cake had so many intricate designs, details, and embellishments- it was amazing to see how beautifully everything fit together. Half-way through the second day of class, Chef Nicholas demonstrated how to…

Cake Decorating 101

Cake Decorating 101

Cake Decorating: Back to Basics When people think of classes that are offered at the International Sugar Art Collection, “Chef Nicholas Lodge” and “professional level” are probably the first words that pop into their heads.  I am here to tell you that yes, Chef Nicholas Lodge teaches most of our classes (of course!), and yes,…

Fondant: This is Your Life!

Fondant: This is Your Life!

Fondant: A Retrospective I think it is a safe bet that nearly all the readers on this blog have used, or have heard of, rolled fondant. It is certainly a staple in all of Chef Lodge’s cake decorating classes and a product that continually flies off the shelf in our retail gallery. The sweet marshmallowy…