Open on a full stomach....lots o' cake!

[Lobodeb]

As I mentioned in my other thread, I'm going to culinary school full time now to become a pastry chef. I thought I'd share a few pictures of cakes that I've made.

Enjoy.

One of my first cakes from my Wilton classes.



Just some random cakes from school...





A few birthday cakes...I hate my writing.







My homage to Chicago baseball:





And for a baby shower:



Thanks for looking!

[Taz_Zoee]

Those are great! I really love the last one.

My mom took a Wilton class YEARS ago when I was about 8 years old. She taught me some techniques and I made my own American Flag for the 4th of July one year. It's a lot of fun! And now days they have more techniques to teach. lol

Keep up the good work!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Those cakes are amazing! I love the baby shower cake.

[Freedom]

Mmmm lip smacking! And you are really doing WELL!

I took a Wilson course at Micheal's and REALLY enjoyed it. Problem was, as I lived alone, I was the one EATING all my "homework." Then Dad moved in and being diabetic, my cake making days were over. I gave all the stuff to a good friend of mine who makes cakes for special occassions for people.

Your "samples" look terrific!

What's the name for that last type of icing? I forget!

[Lobodeb]

What's the name for that last type of icing? I forget!

It's fondant.

[Freedom]

Oh yes, thanks. Fondant.

[Hellow]

WOW! They all are so beautiful and are starting to make me hungry! What culinary school is it?

[Lobodeb]

What culinary school is it?

Le Cordon Bleu - The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago.

[Karen]

Great-looking cakes! We watch "Ace of Cakes" and some of those are amazing, too.

I was always the cake-decorater in my family, as Ma *wanted* pretty cakes, but couldn;t draw to save herself. So by the age of about 4, she'd have me draw on the cake with a toothpick, and she'd then trace it with frosting. When I was old enough, I got to wield the frosting myself!

[jazzcat]

Oh YUMMY!!!!!!!

They look marvelous and boy oh boy am I craving birthday cake now!

[chocolatepuppy]

Ummm, cake is one of my favorite foods! They're all nice cakes.

[Laura's Babies]

Can I have a BIG slice of that first one?

You should have heard me gasp when I saw that first one! That is BEAUTIFUL! I just sat and stared at it for a long time~! They are all great.... you are really good at that!

[catnapper]

Oh my goodness! Those are Scrumptious!!!

I can't decide which ones I like best! You've got talent!

As for handwriting.... dear Debbi, you need practice! LOL. Practice makes perfect, and with your talent for the roses and borders, I'm sure you'll develop a gorgeous flowing writing style in no time.

[Catty1]

Ummm....so what becomes of all your "assignments"???

"MY FRIENDS ATE MY HOMEWORK!"

Those look GREAT - congrats at taking the plunge and doing what you love!

[Daisy and Delilah]

First of all, Deb, CONGRATULATIONS on taking that great class!! I've always wanted to go to culinary school and especially cake decorating. Your work is awesome!! My mouth is watering. I also watch Ace of Cakes and love it!!