And That Takes the Cake....

My time at Wilton is over, and it went fast, really fast. I have learned so much over the past two weeks and am super excited to get home and put all my newfound knowledge to use making delicious cakes and goodies for all my market patrons!

The final day we got to take a tour of the Wilton Test Kitchen and the Wilton photography department. Their the ones that test all the products and make all the cakes, cupcakes, and general goodies you see on Wilton packaging. We couldn't take pictures so let me just tell you that some of the things Wilton is "cooking" up is hands down AMAZING!!!! I am so excited to see it all on the shelves of our local stores.

We also were critiqued on our final cake project, as I mentioned was a wedding cake. I am very pleased with the way mine turned out.

Oh you'd like to see it.... well by all means then, have a gander.

I think it really showcases a lot of the things I've learned in the past couple of weeks.

Now I'm excited to get home and put all this new knowledge to good use!

I'll see you at the market Tomorrow!

Well That Was Fast......

Well the first week is behind me, and I honestly can't believe how fast its gone by. I've had a blast and met some really nice people. The instructors are so nice and more than happy to share their knowledge with us, and they know a ton. We've tackled everything this week from borders to flowers, boiled icing to royal, and gum paste. Its a lot to retain in a short amount of time. I'm in classes from 7 in the morning to 6:30 at night. That makes for a long day but it feels really short.

Up next week we're beginning work on our final projects, in which we each get to decorate a wedding cake (I have so many ideas for mine that's its been hard to decided on a concept). There are 8 other people in class with me and I've enjoyed getting to hear all about what they plan to do when the session is over, as well as see pictures of cakes that they've done in the past. I think that's one of the things I've enjoyed the most about being here, the opportunity to be around other people who share the same passion as me. Its refreshing!

I'll share some pictures of what I've accomplished so far:

Exciting News!

I have some very exciting news dedicated followers! I am about to embark on an epic journey like no other. Okay that maybe be exaggerating a bit but it is really exciting. I am about to start a two week course at the Wilton School of cake decorating and confectionary art. This has been something I've wanted to do for a  very VERY long time, and I'm so blessed to now have the time and the resources to be able to.

Now, I know how to do a lot of things with a cake, but I don't know everything. I doubt I ever will. The Wilton school is designed to teach you everything from the ground up. They have classes for every skill level and interest. I'm taking four classes: The master class, Intro to Gum paste, starting a cake business and intro to fondant. I really hoping that these classes will round out my knowledge and give me the opportunity to ask questions.


I'm so excited!!!!

My mom and I are headed to Chicago for the weekend before to catch a ball game and some much needed Garrett's popcorn (haven't tried Garrett's? Run don't walk there right now) and then I'm back to school for the next two weeks.

Stay tuned as I update through out my stay!