Selecting Your Wedding Cake |
by PastryWiz |
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When you are deciding on the size,
style, and type of your wedding cake, there are many things to
consider. |
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Traditionally, wedding cakes have
three tiers and are covered with Royal Icing. This doesn't mean
that your cake has to be traditional. Colors, chocolate and fresh
flowers are gaining much popularity. |
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There is no right or wrong way
to decorate your cake, so have fun while you explore your options. |
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What to Ask Your Baker |
Be sure to ask plenty of questions
and make sure that your final order is in writing showing all
charges for fillings, delivery, and/or elaborate decorations. |
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Selection |
Most bakeries will and should
let you sample their choices of frosting and some even prepare
a small grooms cake for you. Look through their cake portfolio
to see what styles are available. If you cannot find one that
you like, go through cake decoration books and magazines for ideas. |
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Stacked cakes are becoming more
popular because of the shapes they are available in. Hearts and
squares are prevalent, as well as the more traditional circles.
Small details such as ribbons, lace, charms, beads, tulle, bows,
and streamers add a festive touch |
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Ordering |
Once you decide on a bakery, reserve
your date. You will need to order your cake in advance, some bakeries
require as much as a two month notice. |
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Delivery |
Most bakeries will also deliver
and set up your cake at your reception location. Be sure to ask
them if there are any fees involved in doing so. |
The PastryWiz Food Resource
Center is the perfect place to find food-related information for both
the professional and the consumer. The PastryWiz website is loaded
with step-by-step instructions for cake decorating, recipes, ideas for
event and seasonal entertaining, food information, and more. Their
bookstore and cake decorating video shop offers a wealth of information
for professionals, students and the home chef. For professionals,
their Culinary Job Board is the perfect way to learn about new job openings
throughout the country and overseas! |
Visit
http://www.pastrywiz.com/
to learn more. |
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