"Caking" is the best job!

I just have to say... cake/cookie decorating is the BEST job. It doesn't even feel like a job...

A Birthday and a Farewell

Last week was filled with cakes and cookies! My aunt (lovingly referred to as "Nanny Chalee-Poo" by my girls and my nephews) celebrated a birthday on Saturday, and I was able to surprise her with a cake! :) I got creative and tried a new spin on a cookie cake...

Then on Sunday, I delivered a cake for a former student who is leaving this week for boot camp. While we are selfishly sad to see Tina go, we know she will do great while she's away! Check out the pictures of the army cake that I made for her!

We are getting ready to head to Florida to visit Andy's mom at the end of the week. This week I'll be making a cake and maybe some cookies for the trip. Have a great week and check back often for updates!

Confectionately,
Carter

Shrek Kicked My Butt!

Okay, so the Shrek head looked more like the "You got gum-gum, dumb-dumb?" character on Night at the Museum... what can I say? It was my first attempt at sculpting a head. In my defense, it was okay until I realized it wasn't tall enough. When I added to the height, it wasn't fat enough any more. When I added to the width, it messed up the eyes, etc. Again, I learned a lot, and you can't win them all! The "Shrektacular" cake, however, turned out GREAT, I thought! :)

This week I'm working on a going away cake for a friend's daughter who will be leaving at the end of the month to go into the army. I'm very proud of Tina, and know she is going to do great! I'll post pictures of her cake early next week.

I'm also working on a *surprise* birthday cake for someone else this weekend. An update on that will be following after the weekend, as well.

Finally, I will be doing a practice run on a flip flop cake that I will make "for real" at the end of July. I plan to donate the practice cake to a local doctor's office as a thank you for all that they do. Picture of the flip flop cake will be posted as soon as they are done. Feel free to offer advice on what you like and what you don't like!

Until next time...
Confectionately,
Carter

Welcome!

Thanks for taking the time to join me on my journey into the cake and cookie decorating world! This week I'm working on a batch of decorated sugar cookies for a wedding, and a "Shrektacular" birthday cake that will feature Shrek's swamp and house. Stay tuned later in the week for pictures!!