First attempt after class. CMC rose ganache Fizah order utk majlis birthday.
TQ to my fren fizah.... and TQ also to my dear hubby tlg coating the cake dgn sabarnya...
Choc moist cake
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Blueberry cheese tart
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
First time buat blueberi cheese tart.
| BLUEBERRY CHEESE TARTS 125g icing sugar 1 ‘B’ egg 440 plain flour 60g castor sugar 20g butter 1 ’B’ egg Blueberry filling · Pukul butter & icing sugar smpi kembang. · Masuk telur, pukul sebati. · Masuk tepung, gaul hingga rata.
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Fondant and Buttercream Instruction
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
I hope that, in the time you've been a reader of mine,
that you've come to know that I only send you mail when
something is truly valuable. I get asked to tell my readers
about new things all the time, but I more often do not pass
on the information unless and until I know it's going to
help you or save you money.
But when something is important -- you'll hear from me.
A big part of what we focus on here at cake-business.com is the
business part of cake decorating and less on the creative artistry
of cake decorating.
In times like these, perhaps before you've really felt the
crunch of the economic downturn in your community, it's more
important than ever that you have the tools to create the kinds of
cakes your customers are seeking in the most efficient way. This
means educating yourself to master the most popular techniques for
cake decorating --fondant and buttercream.
If you don't know her already, Sharon Zambito is not only a
talented cake decorator, but also a great teacher. Check out her
videos at
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=KqfTS&m=1Zebq0Tag9q.Gi&b=CBMq7KJzK31q5lDH3NY1eQ
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=KqfTS&m=1Zebq0Tag9q.Gi&b=y4I9gXLhOJccHe76DQKVfA
Go watch and learn! Even if you are an experienced cake decorator
you can learn from these videos.
To Your Success,
--Paula Spencer
p.s. This is the best price you will find on Sharon's videos and
they make an awesome gift.
Start a Business in this Economy?
zam
The most frequent question that I've been getting over the last few
weeks is about starting a business in a very tough economy. Is it
a bad idea? Will people part with their money when times are tough?
Should I wait? Is the risk too great?These are stressful times, I
know.
Of course, everyone has to decide for themselves how much money
they can comfortably invest in any new business. The reality
is...there's never a "better" time to start a business. Most
successful businesses have in fact, started when there is a
downturn in the economy -- out of necessity, for example a layoff
in the family.
What I have found is that in tough economic times, entrepreneurs
proceed with better decisions. They are more careful and diligent
in their decision-making. They are more focused on making a profit,
charging what they are worth, collecting outstanding debts, and
overall, smarter with their money. In a poor economy you can't
afford to be anything other than a good business person, and I
think the fear makes us more disciplined and creative.
As I've said (and heard) so many times before, people will
celebrate in good economic times and bad. And while they'll cut
corners in some areas, cake is tradition -- people will always need
great cake. If you are just starting out, find a niche in a
specific region where you can excel. Grow slowly and be creative.
Often smaller, very focused cake businesses will handle an economic
downturn better than their larger competitors.
I wish you courage and good luck!
Paula
http://www.cake-business.com?awt_l=KqfTS&awt_m=1gaO8xkCSPq.Gi
Cake business customer service
We took a bit of time off since our last message and we were
getting many "out of office" replies so I figured many of you were
taking some vacation time with family and friends too. Can you
believe how fast time flies?
I've received many questions about customer service and how to
handle certain difficult situations. I've replied to those specific
questions directly, but I also wanted to share with you the overall
message I tried to impart with these inquiries.
"Listen you your customers."
Word of mouth marketing is the best way to achieve a thriving cake
business, right? In addition to providing a great product, you
have to provide great service. This is what will separate you from
the shop across town.
I know a cake lady who sells wedding cakes out of the back of the
family mini van -- its not glamorous, she's not featured on
theknot.com and I doubt Martha Stewart will ever come calling --
but everyone who learns about her, (word of mouth only)wants to
buy a cake from her. She makes a good living. I met one of her
customers and asked why she hired this particular decorator. She
said, "I trusted her." And the cake? "Yeah, the cake was great, but
most of all, I knew that there was nothing to worry about once I
hired her."
What this bride is saying is that selling a cake isn't just about
the taste or beauty of the confection, but the total service that
surrounds the product. If you can impart that kind of confidence --
the kind that says, "If you hire me, you'll have nothing to worry
about..." then I guarantee you have more business than you can
handle. Brides have so much to think about and if you can
alleviate one piece of that, you set yourself up as an expert.
Confidence in your cakes and understanding what the customer really
wants comes with practice so don't feel badly if you're nervous at
first. What I say to new cake decorators is that you ARE an expert.
You've trained and practiced. You sell a product with far more care
and quality than the local Wal-Mart, and you are invested in the
success of the event as much as anyone. After all, your reputation
is at stake. Don't be intimidated!!
My best wishes for success to all of you. If you have a question or
issue you'd like me to discuss here, please do not hesitate to
email me via the contact form on my site:
http://www.cake-business.com?awt_l=KqfTS&awt_m=1qlotN20Jfq.Gi
Paula
128 Parkwood Lane, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
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