We are very pleased and excited to announce that Wendy Kromer will soon be offering classes in cake and cookie decorating.  Please contact us with your information so we may keep you updated on the upcoming events.  Any input regarding the type of classes you are looking for would be greatly appreciated.

MARTHA STEWART’S WEDDING CAKES

(Clarkson Potter/Publishers; On Sale December 26, 2008; Hardcover, $60.00)

Of all the decisions that go into planning a wedding, choosing the cake may be the sweetest. Whether one imagines a majestic cake blooming with fresh flowers, a pristine fondant-covered masterpiece, or a homespun dessert, MARTHA STEWART’S WEDDING CAKES (Clarkson Potter/Publishers; On Sale December 26, 2008; Hardcover, $60.00) provides more than 100 inspiring ideas that are perfect for every style of wedding.

Not just visually inspiring, these pages are also filled with information unavailable anywhere else. Martha Stewart, along with Wendy Kromer, the master baker and decorator who has been creating cakes for Martha Stewart Weddings for more than a decade, presents everything to consider when selecting a cake and how to bake and decorate one.   Novice and experienced bakers alike will find recipes and insiders’ techniques to create truly memorable wedding cakes. A sample of this useful information includes:

• Where to begin—how to choose the right style and flavors, considering the season, location, and theme of the event.
• Buttercream or fondant? Ganache or meringue? Useful charts explain the delicious materials bakers use so you can choose flavors that match in taste and style.
• Creative ways to display the cake so it takes center stage at the reception.
• How to find and hire a baker, including questions to ask and contract considerations.
• Ideas for cutting costs without sacrificing quality or beauty.
• Helpful ideas and tips for baking a cake, with dozens of recipes and how-to decorating techniques with color photographs and reference charts.