April Wilton Classes Finished up last week.. check out the photos!!

Ashley K Course 4 and yes she took 2 classes at once!!



Ashley K Course 1

I am so proud of the students that finished up Wilton classes this month. They made some amazing cakes.

I hope these photos will encourage all of you thinking about taking a class to get started. If you think you cannot learn to decorate,  check out the flowers Ashley S. made in her very first decorating class!!!

Cindy T. Course 4

 



Ashley S. Course 4 - her first class ever!!

 Nan H. Course 4

 

Heather C  Course 4

 Tammy T. Course 4

 

 

 

 











 

 

 

Cheap thrill..free class on saving money at RCPL today!

There is a class on Money Saving Tips today at the RCPL St. Andrews branch from 3-5 pm. I am teaching a small portion of it, if you would like to come join us it is free.

May Classes Start next week at Michael's on Harbison

May classes start next week at Michael's on Harbison. To sign up just go down to Michaels and sign up.

To see the schedule simply go to the class schedule page on this blog.

My personal Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Ok everyone- This recipe is my California take on a Red Velvet cake. Hope you like it!

Just click on the link and you can print it:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B94IQZTfDATzMlJ5WXl1YkxCTnc/edit?usp=sharing

Cheap Thrill- The tiny garden is coming alive.

Asparagus!!!


One of the most frugal and fun things I do for our house hold is keep a  garden. We live in a suburban house, so space is at a premium. I have always been amazed at how much you can grow in  a few patio containers and a few raised beds. Yesterday, we were greeted by our first asparagus- yummy! They have been in the ground for 3 years and despite being slightly neglected last year when I was recovering from cancer, we still should have a nice yield this year. I paid $7.99  3 years ago for 6 Asparagus crowns and we have been eating fresh Asparagus from our garden ever since. Talk about a cheap thrill, it beats the heck out of the stuff from the store.

Cheap Thrill - Dishwasher detergent recipe and it is all organic too...

As you all know I love a bargain, and I love organics that don't mess with the allergies chemo has given me. This recipe for dish soap fits both categories.

Tara's Dish Soap Recipe
1 cup Borax
1 cup Washing Soda
2-5 drops of orange essential oil.

Just put these ingredients in a Tupperware container with a secure lid and give them a good shake to mix everything up. I use a Bosch dishwasher so, for my machine I need 1 tablespoon of Dish Soap per load.

*** If I am doing a ton of glass ware and it has to be spotless I will use a regular dish soap or add a 1/2 cup of vinegar to my homemade dish soap otherwise I stick with the organic stuff I make at home.

This recipe will last in my home for a month and it costs pennies to make.

Wilton's whipped icing

Here is the recipe for Wilton's extra special whipped icing. If you print pages two and three there is also a high humidity icing and a crusting cream cheese icing. Please do not bring these to Decorating Basics class- try them out after you have completed course 1. Just click the link below, and as always you can also find these on the recipe tab on my blog.


Wilton's Extra Special Whipped Icing

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B94IQZTfDATzNnRpOFZCNUJNN2M/edit?usp=sharing