Let's Chat about Shoes!

Charmaine Jones, the original CakeDiva, will teach a class for NYC Cake Decorators on designing edible shoes--Not gumpaste shoes--but shoes from CAKE!!!!!

Each student will design their own unique high heeled shoe under the guidance of the fabulous CakeDiva.  The ideas are endless....animal print, leather, snake, crocodile are only a few of the ways you can personalize your shoes.  

Space is limited. This class is expected to sell out.  For more information, contact Dina, Organizer, at nyccakedecorators@yahoo.com or JOIN NYC Cake Decorators Meetup and get a sneak peek at the shoes we will be making.

February 2011 Cake of The Month

Photo courtesy of member, Melissa Lusk

This breathtaking cake was designed by member Melissa Lusk.  Melissa has a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and works in a high end bakery in New York. Isn't the painting of the floral motif exquisite?

Sweet Things in Small Packages!

Photo Courtesy of Irene Likokas, owner Sweet Irene's Custom Cake Shop, Brooklyn, NY

NYC Cake Decorators is so very proud of Irene Likokas, owner Sweet Irene's custom cake shop in Brooklyn!  Irene received rave reviews from NYC Cake Decorators who attended her Gift Box Class Meetup on Saturday, January 29th. The beautiful cake shown above was made by one of Irene's happy students.  NYC Cake Decorators plan to hold other Meetups in Irene's shop this year. Stay tuned for the details.

Fortune Cookie Cake!

Chinese New Year, The Year of the Rabbit,  falls on February 3, 2011. It's a time to celebrate and spend time with family, gift-giving, and eating good food. This extraordinary Fortune Cookie cake was designed by member and head instructor Chef Janet Ben-Ami, owner Hey-Cookie.

Sweet Irene's Custom Cakes Launches Sugar Art Classes!

Irene Likokas, owner of Sweet Irene's Custom Cakes in Bay Ridge, launched her first series of sugar art classes in December 2010.  Her student is all smiles as she displays an awesome designer shopping bag cake!  Irene has taught several classes with NYC Cake Decorators and we plan to work with Irene at her shop in 2011.  Got cake?

Here Comes The Blog!!!!

Amy DeGiulio, owner The Sugar Flower Cake Shop, launched a blog, The Sugar Flower Cake Blog, last December 2010.  Amy's sugar flowers have been featured in bridal magazines and The Martha Stewart Show. The Sugar Flower Cake Shop Blog is full of tips and hints as well as recipes and tutorials on how to make some of Amy's sought after sugar flowers. Check out Amy's gumpaste Peony tutorial- really sweet! Amy also gives private classes. Contact her at 917-639-3901 or amy@sugarflowershop.com

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Garden State Cake Show - Will You Be There?

The Garden State Cake Show is just around the corner.  Are you going to be there? Meet and greet celebrity sugar artists! Don't miss out on the fun!

Oh No! Snow!!

Photo courtesy of member Rafael Logrono.

Are we ready for another round? Tuesday's forecast is another snow storm. The weather may be frosty but oh so sweet with this cute snowman cake designed by Rafael Logrono, our youngest member.

Meet Ashley Viscos at the Connecticut Cake Show!

Our friend, Ashley Viscos, gave us a heads up that she will be one of the guest speakers and judges, as well as teaching two classes at the Connecticut Cake Competition and Cake Challenge on February 26th and 27th. There will be a wedding cake competition, a live cake challenge, and opportunities to meet Celebrity Cake Artists from Food Network, TLC and WEtv!  Don't miss the fun!

Cake Buzz! Ruth Drennan Cakes Moving to California!

Sad but true, Chef Ruth Drennan, Ruth Drennan Cakes, will be moving west this month!  Although moving to California, Ruth will be traveling frequently back to the East Coast to conduct classes in sugar flower work and other techniques.  Ruth's Cake Bling class was such a success in NYC Cake Decorators that we scheduled another class with her this Saturday, which is totally sold out!  Ruth is also conducting an in depth series of classes in sugar flower work.  To obtain information about the series, please contact Ruth directly at info@ruthdrennancakes.com.

Ruth has been a friend and Sponsor of NYC Cake Decorators from the very start. Our first major meetup in January 2007 was with Ruth and former partner Lauri at a cake tasting and Q&A at their cake shop, The Cake Atelier.  We are very sorry to see her leave, but are grateful that we will not have to say "good-bye".  In fact, we look forward to planning other Meetups with Ruth in 2011.