Dianne Severa's Blog (2)

I've used Crisco for my butter cream frosting and pretty soon it was tasting pretty disgusting to me, basically sweetened Crisco and I think it leaves an slick in my mouth and a greasy after taste. I switched to the Walmart grocery store brand because someone suggested since it has a slightly higher fat content it tastes better. I can't tell a difference. I have now read online that baker's use Sweetex. Has anyone used it? Is it worth using over a brand from the grocery store since you have to… Continue

I retired in May. I retired young but sitting in a chair all day was beginning to kill me. So my husband and I decided to have me not work and adopt a healthier lifestyle. I took a cake decorating class in July and now I am totally addicted to decorating cakes and looking at decorated cakes and getting tips on decorating. I have to be careful not to spend too much time at my computer or retiring early won't have been worth the effort. I also have to stay away from actually eating the cakes I… Continue