Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Cake Designer: Nicole S


Nicole, this is a very good job for your first cake. Do you see what I mean? When you are by yourself decorating a cake seems to go a lot smoother than when I am standing over you watching every move or at least it can feel that way.

Very proud and thanks for sharing with us. Don't forget to sign up with the blog for information and updates on events.





Thank You

"The Cake Craftier"

Cake Designer: Charlene

This is a display of an elegant cake, Charlene scaled down this design to cater to a smaller crowd. I the colors stunning and the flowers really accent the cake itself, its almost like the jewelery a fine Lady would put on before going to a exquisite dinner party.

Great job Charlene!!!! I cant wait to see what your future of cake decorating will bring.

Remember our discussion in class last Friday? Did that inspire you to such dazzling work on this cake?

Let us know.

Thank You
"The Cake Craftier"

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Ingrid's Birthday Bash

As most of you know I don't party, but this weekend was a wonderful friend and my assistance, Ingrid, birthday bash. I couldn't miss that.

We surprised her with my arrival and a cake. It was so nice to see her face light up.

Then the food. Oh my god, there was food everywhere and it was the good stuff, I almost camped outside so when I woke up this morning I could just knock on the door and start eating again. There was literally two tables of food. I was in heaven.

I met some of the nicest people there I really felt welcomed and I even danced several times, can you imagine that, but yes one of Ingrid's friends draged me out on the floor and I have to admit, it was soooo much fun.

Thanks to all of you who made me feel so good last night. Sorry but no pictures of me getting down with my bad self. Lol

Here are some pictures from the bash.







I Am

"The Cake Craftier"

Thursday, February 18, 2010

AV Press Article Hits Stands Wednesday Feb 17th 2010

Hey Guys

A big thanks to Lianne Roth for her article on us here at EW Cake Designs. If you missed it, have no worries, you can contact The AV Press and request a copy or as many as you like, and they will pull it for you for up to a year, is that so cool? So get out there and go get this article. Tell them I sent you.


Also I am asking everyone to please, please, please email Lianne Roth at lroth@avpress.com and tell her how much you loved the article, it only takes a second and she deserves the feed back, everyone tells me, but lets tell her. Always read her articles because they are about my favorite things, FOOD, FOOD, FOOD. YUMMMMM my best subject.




Hopefully I can get some pictures and the article posted but this will take some time, until then shouldn't you be getting ready to go to the AV Press to pick up your own personal copy? Ha Ha.


No but seriously, Thanks for all of your support.


I Am
"The Cake Craftier"

Cake Designer: Danielle R.

Danielle is a new comer and eager to learn everything in site. These are her first two cakes and looks like we are gonna want to keep an eye on her for the future.


Thank Danielle !!!!!!






I Am


"The Cake Craftier"
ewcakecraftier@aol.com




Contact us at ewcakedesigns@aol.com or 323-683-2364

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Cake Designer: Martha K

Martha is a senior Wilton cake designer. She is in the Fondant & Gumpaste class and as you can see she is advancing pretty fast in her skills. She's constantly practicing at home, between classes into wee hours of the night.
This is great work Martha.
Just Keep decorating








A Message from Marth K.

I learned it from my GREAT TEACHER ERIC.

I also read the newspaper and I think this a wonderful article.

Thanks, Martha K.

Thank You Martha, it is a great joy working with you, always.

I Am

"The Cake Craftier"

"The Cake Craftier's" Wilton Classes at Michaels Craft Stores


Class Schedule
for
Michael's Craft Stores

Potential cake decorators always check schedule’s by calling “The Cake Craftier”, Chef Eric, at 323-683-2364. A min of 4 people is needed to proceed with a class at my Michael Craft Stores.
Tip: Make sure you sign up early to reserve your spot.
These are 4 week classes, 2 hours per session.
Choose your class day/date, time & sign up at one of my designated Michael's Craft Stores.

Michael's Craft Store Palmdale, California

March 2010 Classes 50%off classes this month

Classes starts the week of the 7th
Monday’s

Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 8th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts theMon 8th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Tuesday’s

Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 9th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course (Fondant & Gumpaste)
(Starts the 9th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm
Michael's Craft Store Lancaster, California

March 2010 Classes 50%off classes this month

Classes starts the week of the 7th

Thursday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 11th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts the 11th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm
Friday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the12th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course (Fondant & Gumpaste)
(Starts the 12th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm


Michael's Craft Store Palmdale, California

April 2010 Classes 40% off classes this month

Classes starts the week of the 4th

Monday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts Mon 5th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
(Starts the 5th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Tuesday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 6th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course (Fondant & Gumpaste)
(Starts the 6th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm


Michael's Craft Store Lancaster, California

April 2010 Classes 40%off classes this month


Classes starts the week of the 4th

Thursday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 8th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts Mon 8th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm
Friday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 9th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 9th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm



Michael's Craft Store Palmdale, California

May 2010 Classes 40% off classes this month
Classes starts the week of the 2nd
Monday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 3rd)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts the 3rd)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Tuesday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 4th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 4th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm
Michael's Craft Store Lancaster, California

May 2010 Classes 40%off classes this month
Classes start the week of the 2nd
Thursday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 6th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
(Starts the 6th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm
Friday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts Mon 7th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course Fondant & Gumpaste)
(Starts the 7th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Michaels Craft Store Palmdale, California

June 2010 Classes 50% off classes this month

Classes starts the week of the 6th

Monday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 7th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
(Starts the 7th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Tuesday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 8th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
(Starts the 8th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm
Michaels Craft Store Lancaster, California

June 2010 Classes 50%off classes this month

Classes starts the week of the 6th

Thursday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts theMon 10th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
(Starts the 10th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm
Friday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts theMon 11th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
(Starts the 11th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm


Michaels Craft Store Palmdale, California

July 2010 Classes 50% off classes this month

Classes starts the week of the 4nd

Monday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the5th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
(Starts the5th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Tuesday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 6th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 6th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Michaels Craft Store Lancaster, California

July 2010 Classes 50%off classes this month
Classes starts the week of the 2nd

Thursday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 8th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts the 8th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Friday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 9th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 9th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm


Michaels Craft Store Palmdale, California

August 2010 Classes 40% off classes this month

Classes starts the week of the 1st

Monday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 2nd)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts the 2nd)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Tuesday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 3rd)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 3rd
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm
Michaels Craft Store Lancaster, California

August 2010 Classes 40%off classes this month

Classes starts the week of the 1st

Thursday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 5th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm
Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
(Starts the 5th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm
Friday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 6th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 6th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Michaels Craft Store Palmdale, California

September 2010 Classes 50% off classes this month

Classes starts the week of the 5th

Monday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 6th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts the 6th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Tuesday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 7th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 7th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Michaels Craft Store Lancaster, California

September 2010 Classes 50%off classes this month


Classes starts the week of the 5th


Thursday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 9th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts the 9th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Friday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 10th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm


Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 10th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm



Michaels Craft Store Palmdale, California

October 2010 Classes 40% off classes this month


Classes starts the week of the 3rd


Monday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 4th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm


Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts the 4th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Tuesday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 5th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm


Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 5th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm


Michaels Craft Store Lancaster, California

October 2010 Classes 40%off classes this month


Classes starts the week of the 3rd


Thursday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 7h)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts the 7th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Friday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 8th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm


Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 8th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm


Michaels Craft Store Palmdale, California


November 2010 Classes 40% off classes this month


Classes starts the week of the 7th


Monday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 8th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts the 8th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Tuesday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 9th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm

Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts the 9th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm


Michaels Craft Store Lancaster, California

November 2010 Classes 40%off classes this month


Classes starts the week of the 7th


Thursday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 11th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm


Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
(Starts the 11th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm


Friday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 12th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm


Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
(Starts the 12th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Michaels Craft Store Palmdale, California


December 2010 Classes 50% off classes this month


Classes starts the week of the 5th


Monday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts the 6th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm


Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
Starts the 6th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Tuesday’s
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts The 7th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm


Course 2 (Fondant & Gumpaste)
Starts The 7th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm


Michaels Craft Store Lancaster, California

December 2010 Classes 50%off classes this month


Classes starts the week of the 5th


Thursday’s
Course 1 (Basic cake decorating)
(Starts The 9th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm


Course 2 (Flowers & Boarders)
(Starts The 9th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Fridays
Course 3 (Tiered Cakes)
(Starts the 10th)
Times - 10am-12pm & 5pm - 7pm


Course (Fondant & Gumpaste)
(Starts the 10th)
Times - 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm

Please forgive me if you find mistakes here I will try to correct promptly anything that is bought to my attention.
I Am
"The Cake Craftier"
For EW Cake Designs Class Schedule please locate it at this blog site. These classes cater to serious aspireing cake decorators.
Email us at ewcakedesigns@aol.com or "The Cake Craftier" at ewcakecraftier@aol.com

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Setting off Spring 2010 in Purple


What a way to bring in spring with this fresh look of purple.

This cake makes anyone want to sneak a piece. Maybe we can connivance the designer to throw some hints on what inspired her to do such a beautiful cake design.
Thanks for introducing spring 2010 !!!!!
I Am
"The Cake Craftier"


Monday, February 15, 2010

One Of The Decorators from "The 8hr Fondant Seminar"

This is a cake by one of my decorators. Her work becomes more stunning as time passes. She never fails to impress me and always seem to be on a continueous path to a higher level of cake decorating.



We will call this one
"Pink Rossy"


Sunday, February 14, 2010

"The 8hr Fondant Seminar" Febuary 13th 2010

The morning was beautiful as the sun came up, something we truly wanted after so much rain, not to say we don't want the rain, but that the break is nice.


Our seminar was scheduled for 10am. As the decorators loaded in and began to set up their tables, the chatter started, it was wonderful to see.


After a brief introduction, we promptly got started. We started with the flower making portion and it was amazing to see the decorators at work. Making detailed petals, hand forming the petals then attaching them was a site to see creating these masterpieces.


Our break consisted of much talk, I got a chance to sit down and exchange stories with the decorators. What I found to be nice is that each of them had their own goals for taking this seminar for whatever reason. Just goes to show you the power of food. These decorators was so inspired that their energy was bouncing off the walls.


By the second portion of the seminar things was jumping, we was making fondant, tasting fondant, stating what we liked and what we didn't like, covering cakes and too much more to even put into this blog. Thinking we would be tired after 8hrs that was a total misjudgment, we all left with so much energy, personally I think these decorators are just one big ball of energy, each, I love them. Thank you all for your passion, I don't see that a lot theses days.


Decorators if you view this write-up send us some pictures to show and lets us know how you liked the seminar.

I have attached pictures for viewing. If you are interested in classes with EW Cake Designs email us at ewcakecraftier@aol.com or ewcakedesigns@aol.com


Thank You Decorators for a really awesome day.


I Am

"The Cake Craftier"

Comment:

I just took the February 13,2010 class seminar. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it and how appreciative I am of the course. There were only four of us attending. I felt that I had a knowledgeable instructor that cared about me and what I was doing.
I plan on taking more classes with Eric. But most of all it was fun. The time sped away as no one watched the time. We were learning and having fun doing it.
Thank you so much.

Sincerely, Grace Gugliotti

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The AV Press Article

Today was the day we was expecting the article to hit in the AV Press Newspaper, there was an introduction to this weeks article which stated the interview with me would be listed in this weeks newspaper paper. Well sorry to say that didn't happen and as all of you are, I am extremely disappointed and hurt, but as the life of business has taught me, that's they way the ball bounces, and now its how you choose to use the ball once you get it. So we will move on and chalk it up an experience and wish everyone well.

I am so sorry that I had all of you out there looking for this article, but this is one time it is truly out of my hands.

I am
"The Cake Craftier"

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

A Yellow Cake

For sometime now I have been asked for a yellow cake recipe that is moist. This is a recipe that I thought you guys might like. Let me know what you think of it, so far I have only gotten great feed back, remember always practice your cakes first before doing them for a job or a special presentation, everyone is different and we all have different taste make sure this recipe is right for you.

Be sure to send in your pictures and comments, we love hearing from you.

A SimpleYellow Cake
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (do not sift the flour)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
Vegetable oil
1 stick butter (not margarine), softened
2-tablespoon vanilla extract
1-tablespoon butter flavoring
3 large eggs

Preheat oven to 350°Cut wax paper to fit the bottom of (3) 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pans. Spray the pans with cooking spray, place the wax paper in the pans and spray the paper. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, mixing well. Measure the 1-1/4 cups of milk in a 2 cup measuring cup….then add enough vegetable oil to bring the liquid up to 1-1/3 cups. Add the milk/vegetable oil mixture, butter and vanilla to the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium to medium-high speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Add the eggs and continue beating an additional 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center of cake comes out clean, or until cake springs back when touched lightly in the center.Cool cakes on wire racks for 15 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.

Enjoy My Decorators

This is.......
"The Cake Craftier"

Sunday, February 7, 2010

My Wilton's "Valentines Day Cookie" Demo

It was a rainy day heading out to set for this wonderful event. There was a lot to do just to set up. These were the things running through my mind as I am driving to my destination. Arriving there was no easy task either, by the time I was parking, It was pouring down raining. I gathered my supplies and headed into the building.

Struggling to get to my demo spot, I was approached my area and an employee pulled me to the side and said "Chef" there's a lady here waiting for you, I found that a bit odd but figured she was there for the demo as a guest. Well........... to my surprise. I turned around and........


It was Stephine, one of my most decorators, surprising me to come and decorate with me. I was truly touched, I had no idea she was planning this.

Stephine set up shop with her supplies, then pulled out theses gorgeous , precisely cut cookies and with all the details. So many people stopped and insisted they were store bought, but no they were simply from her oven at home. Stephine is fine example of what I inspire decorators to do, try your best then refine it to your design.


She decorated her cookies so eloquently. Stephine has a quality that many people posses but never nurture it, shes doing great and it is such a wonderful thing to see.

Thank You Stephine for being so great.


Please send pictures of your final work so I can show you off Stephine.



Stay Tuned

"The Cake Craftier"



Yha, Stephine sent us pictures to share Thanks Stephine !!!!!!!!


Wow thank you so much for that article Eric.I got teary eyed lol...I had so much fun with you guys, I hadn't laughed so hard in a long time thanks again..




Thank You Stephine

What a great gift to give to that special someone on Valentines Day.

Beautiful Work!!!

See what you guys can expect to see in up-coming classes. Nicely done.

"The Cake Craftier"

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Hello Decorators,


Welcome back and as always thank you for reading. As you know my decorators have been pumping out cakes like crazy these days. One decorator somehow got thoroughly inspired, by what she wont reveal to me, but decided to create her first masterpiece. I was really concerned by this when she told me of her plan to create this piece, why was I concerned you might ask? Well because she's kind of a NUT!!!!, I know this because we are constantly having lunch together, so basically we are a lot alike in some ways, like talking out of our heads. And yes the waiters just stares at us, all the time. Anyway she did her research for weeks, found designs and put them together for her 5th cake for her final lesson in that particular course.


Her hard work shows and I am proud instructor. This is what my classes are all about "The Inspiration", if you let me, I will be your muse and hopefully inspire you to reach beyond what you think you can do. This is what this decorator did and somehow I had a little bit to do with it.
I am a happy instructor. now just wait till she get more knowledge of decorating, unstoppable.



Here is her 5th cake.

I am

"The Cake Craftier"