The commissioning ceremonies at USAFA took place on May 28. For those of you who are not military, this is when the seniors (or firsties) are commissioned from cadets into the air force becoming 2nd lieutenants. It’s a big deal. I was asked by two different cadet squadrons to make goodies for their ceremonies. FirstContinue reading “Commissioning”
Category Archives: Decorations
Angry Birds
My son turned 6 in March. He ordered up an Angry Birds cake complete with “a king pig, a mustache pig, and a few birds”. He also wanted chocolate cake with chocolate icing and a special chocolate surprise in the middle. So I went to work on the fondant birds and pigs…I used an edibleContinue reading “Angry Birds”
Baking
Here’s what’s been going on at Stahrs Cakes. December: There were lots of goodies made. Peppermint bark, peanut butter fudge, cornflake wreaths, lots of cookies. I attempted a cookie I saw on Pinterest. Chocolate Melted Snowman. I used my own triple chocolate cookie recipe and white royal icing for the snowman but I used the sameContinue reading “Baking”
Birthdays
We have two birthdays in January in our house. My husband loves red velvet cake with peanut butter buttercream and I make it for him every year…He is my clown! And I love him. And this cake lasted for two days. My oldest turned ten this year. She had ideas for her cake since SeptemberContinue reading “Birthdays”
Flowers
As many of you know, I teach cake decorating classes at Hobby Lobby. This weekend I was in Denver for a training seminar to teach the Advanced Gum Paste Flowers class that will be offered starting in February. I was so excited and couldn’t wait to try out these flowers! Here is what we learned…Continue reading “Flowers”
Landsharks
One of my daughters signed up for Landsharks Running club through school this Spring. She enjoyed it so much. The practices and three meets. She ran her little heart out. So when it came time for the team to have a party, she wanted me to make a cake! Of course, I obliged. She insistedContinue reading “Landsharks”
Hot Air Balloon
My middle child turned 7 yesterday. She wanted a balloon cake. After discussing it in detail, she decided that she really wanted a hot air balloon that stood up. So that’s what I attempted. I started with rice krispie candy molded in a pail and a Pyrex bowl to make the balloon part of the cake. AfterContinue reading “Hot Air Balloon”
Super Mario Bros
Does anyone out there remember when the Nintendo came out? I mean the real Nintendo. Not anything with an EX or any other letter behind it. It was light and dark grey and you actually had to put cartridges into the machine to play? Remember Duck Hunt? And Super Mario Bros? Wow I was good atContinue reading “Super Mario Bros”
Small Tiers
My mom bought me this pan set for an early birthday present. I decided to try it out. First of all I love the way it makes the smallest cakes. There 2 each 4 inch, 3 inch, and 2 inch in the set. I have to say that I am not a fan of dark pans but theseContinue reading “Small Tiers”
Cadillac Lovers
Anyone out there love Cadillacs? This customer’s husband does. In fact, he has a Cadillac CTS-V. I’m not a car person but it is a sharp car. So my customer ordered a red velvet cake with cream cheese icing. She said he loves layers because it allows him to eat more icing! So the cakeContinue reading “Cadillac Lovers”
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