Earlier, when I was putting a wash in, I was looking at my baking equipment. I love the leveler that I recently purchased. No guess work when I have to cut one of my cakes to make layers. I love it, it reminds me of a hack saw. I also am looking forward to working with Duff's fondant. Michael's carries it, along with cakes, frostings and other things. The next cake will be covered in it. I've also used Satin ice. It tasted pretty good. The company was very nice when I called and they sent me a sample. I was able to buy it in a great little store that is a bit of a distance from me. But it has absolutely everything you could need to put a cake together. I have pictures of my cakes and will continue to post them.

flowers from tootsie rolls and salt water taffy

I was thinking about different mediums to make flowers for my cakes. I know you can make them with tootsie rolls. I made them one night and they came out very nice, And the tootsie roll was easy to work with and held up nicely.
When I was on the plane going to Jersey, I was thinking about making flowers for a cake while I was there. I thought I could use salt water taffy. Well, I bought a box and sure enough, I made flowers for my Aunt Mary's cake. I didn't tell anyone until I was sure they looked ok. Unfortunately, I have a lousy picture of the cake, but maybe I can do something with it to post it. The tootsie roll worked very well. I will make more of them and post them. I think they would be nice for a boy's cake. I was also thinking about a candy that we ate years ago. It was called Turkish Taffy. I bet that would have worked beautifully.
I'll be back. I have alot on my mind tonight.

Julia childs and other interests

I read "the lovely bones" on vacation. I had a hard time getting through the first chapter, and skimmed the description of the assault. I did enjoy the rest of the book. It was good, wouldn't read it again, like I have wanted to do with so many books that I love. I haven't seen the movie and probably will when it comes to cable or Netflix. I did see the movie Julia and Julia. (was that the name of it?) It was very good and Meryl Streep was fabulous. She was the highlight of the movie. I watched Julia Child during my younger days. I learned alot from her. Some good techniques. I will try to share some with you with photos sometime. It was interesting how they portrayed Julia as such a sensual woman. She just does not look the part. I found the story to be quite interesting. She was not an overnight success. If I remember correctly, it looks like it took about ten years for her to gain her fame and have her book published. Oh well, there's hope for all of us.