All I have to say is thank you, thank you, thank you Duff! Duff Goldman is one of Food Network's t.v. stars. I have been religiously watching his show Ace of Cakes since it first aired in 2006. Since then I have been making cakes like the pros and I think it is time for everyone to start learning! I was frantically calling all craft stores in hope to find black fondant. For those of you who aren't familiar with fondant, it is basically edible play dough that you cover cakes with for a smooth, neat finish. It tastes like sugar and is fun to decorate cakes with. Every store I called left me disappointed, no black fondant; but I was in desperate need. I took a trip to Michael's Craft store and as I walked down the cake isle I spotted my favorite Food Network star, Duff, right smack on a fondant container. I was so ecstatic! My eyes feasted on fondant in vibrant colors, buttercream, cake mix, tools, pans, food spray, even this new easy way to decorate a cake, cake tattoos! I was in baking heaven! Duff's line of products even featured black fondant, what a relief! I kind of went crazy and almost bought his whole line of products, I didn't of course but I will take another trip tomorrow with a 50% off coupon =)
For my mother's birthday I made her a ninja cake which she loved! My mother is a sensei and loves all things karate. We have a joke that she is actually a ninja and sneaks out at night to do ninja things!
Using fondant is easy and I think everyone needs to try it once. Honestly you will be hooked the first time! I could try and explain every little detail about fondant and decorating but honestly Duff is a pro and he conveniently explains everything on his website, http://www.duff.com/ ; probably better than I ever could explain! On the home page click where it says "Click here to get started with Duff", there are many videos that feature Duff talking about all of the secrets to great cake decorating. Happy Baking!!!
-The Curious Cook =D
