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Subject: how do I make hibiscus flowers
From: Janice Spofford
To: All
Date Posted: 11:18:59 05/06/08 ()
Email Address: jspofford@charter.net
Entered From: at 24.181.225.6
Message:
Could anyone give me instructions on which tip and how to pipe a hibiscus flower? TIA
Subject: Re: how do I make hibiscus flowers
From: Rebecca
To: All
Date Posted: 20:20:05 05/06/08 ()
Email Address: Justbeck1@sbcglobal.net
Entered From: at 70.248.169.11
Message:
Here is a picture of one
: Could anyone give me instructions on which tip and how to pipe a hibiscus flower? TIA
Subject: Re: how do I make hibiscus flowers
From: Rebecca
To: All
Date Posted: 20:14:34 05/06/08 ()
Email Address: Justbeck1@sbcglobal.net
Entered From: at 70.248.169.11
Message:
For gumpaste
This is not instructions on how to make one, but it is some information on how some parts are made. It is a video on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka-2RgcjU-A
: Could anyone give me instructions on which tip and how to pipe a hibiscus flower? TIA
Subject: IMBC Does not color well
From: Rebecca
To: All
Date Posted: 22:03:36 05/05/08 ()
Email Address: Justbeck1@sbcglobal.net
Entered From: at 70.248.169.11
Message:
I was wondering if it is me or if this icing just does not color well. If it does not then what can I do to get deeper colors besides not using it? If it is me, then please tell me what I am doing wrong.
Thanks
Subject: Re: IMBC Does not color well
From: EileenPA
To: All
Date Posted: 06:57:29 05/07/08 ()
Email Address: eileen@cakeartstudio.net
Entered From: at 70.20.198.5
Message:
: I was wondering if it is me or if this icing just does not color well. If it does not then what can I do to get deeper colors besides not using it? If it is me, then please tell me what I am doing wrong.
Thanks
You can get a deeper color with IMBC if you work ahead. I use Americolor gel colors. After mixing the color into the buttercream let it sit at room temp for several hours or, preferably, over night. You'll find that when you go back to the buttercream it will have darkened significantly.
Subject: Re: IMBC Does not color well
From: DeniseNH
To: All
Date Posted: 07:47:42 05/06/08 ()
Email Address: foxden@tellink.net
Entered From: at 69.131.103.162
Message:
I use IMBC only and have gotten it to a medium color only - so you're right, it doesn't take to dark colors but does take well to the new ELECTRIC colors. Try those. They're more intense without adding a lot of liquid or gel to your icing.
: I was wondering if it is me or if this icing just does not color well. If it does not then what can I do to get deeper colors besides not using it? If it is me, then please tell me what I am doing wrong.
Thanks
Subject: Re: IMBC Does not color well
From: Rebecca
To: All
Date Posted: 20:01:21 05/06/08 ()
Email Address: Justbeck1@sbcglobal.net
Entered From: at 70.248.169.11
Message:
Okay, thank you. I will purchase some of those colors. Have you tried airbrushing it? Does it take well or does it turn spotty? Thanks again
Rebecca
T: I use IMBC only and have gotten it to a medium color only - so you're right, it doesn't take to dark colors but does take well to the new ELECTRIC colors. Try those. They're more intense without adding a lot of liquid or gel to your icing.
: I was wondering if it is me or if this icing just does not color well. If it does not then what can I do to get deeper colors besides not using it? If it is me, then please tell me what I am doing wrong.
Thanks
Subject: Re: IMBC Does not color well
From: Jeff
To: All
Date Posted: 06:14:49 05/07/08 ()
Email Address: jsarnett@foothills.net
Entered From: at 12.156.137.98
Message:
Since IMBC is practically all fat, water based colors won't blend well. You could try colors made for coloring chocolate....they are oil based and should blend better.
: Okay, thank you. I will purchase some of those colors. Have you tried airbrushing it? Does it take well or does it turn spotty? Thanks again
Rebecca
T: I use IMBC only and have gotten it to a medium color only - so you're right, it doesn't take to dark colors but does take well to the new ELECTRIC colors. Try those. They're more intense without adding a lot of liquid or gel to your icing.
: I was wondering if it is me or if this icing just does not color well. If it does not then what can I do to get deeper colors besides not using it? If it is me, then please tell me what I am doing wrong.
Thanks
Subject: Re: IMBC Does not color well
From: DeniseNH
To: All
Date Posted: 14:00:57 05/07/08 ()
Email Address: foxden@tellink.net
Entered From: at 69.131.103.162
Message:
Jeff is right, since IMBC is so soft an airbrush would blow holes in it and the colors would bead up and run down the side of the cake so airbrushing is best on fondant or crusted buttercream.
: Since IMBC is practically all fat, water based colors won't blend well. You could try colors made for coloring chocolate....they are oil based and should blend better.
: Okay, thank you. I will purchase some of those colors. Have you tried airbrushing it? Does it take well or does it turn spotty? Thanks again
Rebecca
T: I use IMBC only and have gotten it to a medium color only - so you're right, it doesn't take to dark colors but does take well to the new ELECTRIC colors. Try those. They're more intense without adding a lot of liquid or gel to your icing.
: I was wondering if it is me or if this icing just does not color well. If it does not then what can I do to get deeper colors besides not using it? If it is me, then please tell me what I am doing wrong.
Thanks
Subject: Alpine Hi Ratio shortening
From: Natallie
To: All
Date Posted: 14:09:38 04/29/08 ()
Email Address: nrjcake@aol.com
Entered From: at 205.188.117.207
Message:
I tried some of the Alpine because Crisco changed its formula, but I find that the Alpine isn't as tasty. Does anyone else find this? To me, it seems that the icing comes out tasting more "generic" like a bakery. I use butter and shortening in my recipe. Any suggestions?
Subject: Re: Alpine Hi Ratio shortening
From: Carolyn (MO)
To: All
Date Posted: 06:40:16 04/30/08 ()
Email Address: bridal1@aol.com
Entered From: at 205.188.117.207
Message:
I have not tried Alpine, but I got some Sweetex. I really can't say I like it any better than the generic brand I switched to from the grocery store. I tried Wal-Mart brand and didn't care much for it, but this Best Choice from our Price chopper store tastes a lot like Crisco and my customers have not noticed a difference, I don't think. For the price difference, I'll use the store brand.
Subject: Re: Alpine Hi Ratio shortening
From: Barbara R
To: All
Date Posted: 17:05:51 04/29/08 ()
Email Address: sambar63@suddenlink.net
Entered From: at 74.194.45.45
Message:
I totally agree with you....I used 2x as much flavoring as with Crisco and it still didn't taste as good to me. I didn't find any difference in the consistency from old Crisco. I'm so glad I'm not in business anymore so I don't have to disappoint my custo