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Spring Celebration Cakes

Showers, weddings, graduations - spring is full of celebratory events where we come together with family and friends. Whatever the occasion, it deserves a special cake to mark the moment.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we uncover the secrets of making some spectacular cakes without having to be an expert baker. You'll be treated to some fabulous recipes with simple frosting techniques. Tie on your apron and get ready to impress your guests . . . and yourself!

 
In This Issue:
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Saturday Demonstrations
Vitamix - NOW Available
It's the Icing on the Cake
RECIPE: Bittersweet Ganache Cake
Baking a Better Cake
RECIPE: Lemon Debutante Cake
Finessing the Frosting
RECIPE: Tomboy Cake
Fancy Frosting
Cookbook Review
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Alyssa Hoffmeister &
Taylor Bergquist
 
May 19, 2012 
 
Shannon Thomas & Kenny Younger 
June 9, 2012 
 
Sally Shaver & Paul DuBois 
June 9, 2012 
 
Rachel Marek & Caitlin Raich 
June 29, 2012 
 
Danielle Robey & Brian Schmitt 
July 21, 2012  

  

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Mark your calendars!
Spring Cooking Demonstrations
Saturday Mornings 

Cooking demos begin promptly at 10:00a.m. Class fee of $5. Pre-registration is not needed. Seating is on a first-come basis. We suggest early arrival for best seating.

View the entire list of upcoming Spring 2012 Cooking Demonstrations here!
 
SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2012
Omelets with Joe Geha
Omelets with mushrooms and vermouth? Oh yes. Also the "perfect" omelet. And, in keeping with the season, matzo brey!

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012
Asparagus = Spring with Becky Ringsby 
For many, spring has officially begun when the first asparagus spears appear at our local farmers' market or in our own gardens!  In celebration of asparagus season, Becky will demonstrate some of her favorite preparations of one of her favorite veggies.

SATURDAY, April 21, 2012
Pork Chops with Rhubarb & Rhubarb Beverage 
with Margaret Welder 
Margaret will prepare this harbinger of spring in two unusual ways. Pork chops topped with a rhubarb stuffing have been a favorite of her family. The Rhubarb Cooler is a recipe which came from her 4-H Club activities.
 
Product Feature
It's the Icing on the Cake

Buttercream
Frosting
RECIPE: Bittersweet Ganache Cake

This Cake is Exquisite
Recipe Notes
Baking a Celebration Cake

Get Back to the Layer Cake
Start with a Good Recipe
Top Notch Ingredients
Steps 1-4
Step 6
Test for Doneness
Steps 7-9
Cake Baking Products
RECIPE: Lemon Debutante Cake

The Combination of Flavors in this cake....
Recipe Notes
Rich Cakes
Finessing the Frosting
Frosting Keeps Cake Moist
Cutting Layers
Steps 7-9
Frosting Favorites
RECIPE: Lemon Debutante Cake

The Combination of Flavors in this cake....
Fancy Frosting with Pastry BagsSteps 1-3
Frosting Keeps Cake Moist
Frosting TIps
Cookbook Review
Cookbook Review

Wishing you a season of great celebrations with wonderful cakes to match!

Marg, Vicky & Holly
and all the Staff at Cooks' Emporium

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