To create stunning floral cake decorations, you will first need to make some gum paste. Gum paste is made by combining confectioners’ sugar, tragacanth gum, gelatin, water, fat, corn syrup, and egg white. This creates
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Keep Your Holiday Treats Fresh with Lecithin
LorAnn’s miracle emulsifier, soy lechithin will keep your baked goods and buttery toffees fresher longer. You’ll be able to get a head start on your holiday baking without worrying about your famous treats going stale.
Gluten-Free Baking with Xanthan Gum
The holidays are fast approaching. If you or a loved one is gluten-free, there is no need to sit on the sidelines. There are tons of great recipes out there, and with a little Xanthan Gum, you won’t be able to tell the difference!
November Maker of the Month
Joe Gattis’ interest in recipe development began in 1964 after returning from a family vacation to Costa Rica. He experienced a life-changing coffee syrup that was poured over ice cream and wanted to recreate it. With a little help from his mother, Joe nailed a duplicate recipe that drew repeat requests. Dazzling friends and family […]
October Maker of the Month
Creativity, collaboration, consistency, and community are values that started and continue to drive the success of the Webby award winning YouTube Channel, How To Cake It. Yolanda Gampp’s out-of-this-world artistry and the media expertise of Connie Contardi and Jocelyn Mercer were the perfect ingredients for creating addicting, highly entertaining, pop culture-filled instructional videos that […]
12 Natural Alternatives to Artificial Flavors
Looking for a natural way to add flavor? Our Compounded Naturals line of flavorings is a great choice for those who prefer using natural over artificial.
5 Baking Basics for Kids—Easy and Yummy Recipes Included!
As we enter into fall and “Back to School” season, many kids will still be in a remote learning setting, causing parents to have to put their teaching skills to the test. With Kids Take over the Kitchen Day happening on September 13, we suggest setting aside time during the school day for a “cooking […]
August Maker of the Month
Susan Hood handmade glass beads for years until she lost her near vision. After taking her first bite of what looked like a glass paperweight containing a flower bloom, Susan found her new passion, gelatin art.
5 Fun Art Projects Using Liquid Food Coloring
The summer season is full of bright, inspiring colors, like green grass, blue waves, purple pansies, and pink ice cream. Bright colors are uplifting, energizing, and fun to play with. So, break out your food color, and let’s get through this last month of summer heat with some bright color fun!