Gingerbread Depot 2016

Gingerbread Depot 2016

When I was growing up, one of my favorites things to do during the holiday season was to build a gingerbread house. I say, “WAS,” because as I grew up and starting building the house on my own I realized how much WORK it was! Cutting and baking the ginger bread (or even going to…

Mirror Glaze is at ISAC!!

Mirror Glaze is at ISAC!!

If you are reading this blog, you’re likely into the sugar arts and decorating cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and the like. That means, you MUST know about the Mirror Glaze trend that is dominating the cake decorating world right now. Basically, it is a glaze with a very shiny, mirror-like finish. There are tons of cake…

Welcome Back Chef Joe!

Welcome Back Chef Joe!

I am very excited to share that Chef Joe Cumm will be returning to ISAC to teach in Studio B again! Chef Joe was with us last August teaching amazing Oriental String work and modeling chocolate techniques. This time around Chef Joe will be teaching some fantastic chocolate techniques! But before we get into the…

ICES STARTS TODAY!!

ICES STARTS TODAY!!

ICES Fun Facts Today is the first day of the 40th annual ICES convention! I thought in honor of this big event, I would share some fun facts about the ICES organization today!  Fun Fact #1: The International Cake Exploration Societé was founded in 1976 by Betty Jo Steinman; she was the sponsor of the…