Re: [CnD] frosting cakes

2015-04-20 Thread Debbra Piening via Cookinginthedark
ginthedark@acbradio.org; ?'Louise Ervin Subject: Re: [CnD] frosting cakes I I will poor the rfrosting over the cake in the middle and use a butter knife. Lenore -Original Message- From: Louise Ervin via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 12:35 PM To: Post Subject: [CnD] frostin

Re: [CnD] frosting cakes

2015-04-20 Thread Lenore Koszalinski via Cookinginthedark
I I will poor the rfrosting over the cake in the middle and use a butter knife. Lenore -Original Message- From: Louise Ervin via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 12:35 PM To: Post Subject: [CnD] frosting cakes I need tips on how a blind person frosts cakes, thanks

Re: [CnD] frosting cakes

2015-04-20 Thread Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark
://www.facebook.com/reginamarie Listen Live: http://www.jandjfm.com -Original Message- From: Louise Ervin via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 10:36 AM To: Post Subject: [CnD] frosting cakes I need tips on how a blind person frosts cakes

[CnD] frosting cakes

2015-04-20 Thread Louise Ervin via Cookinginthedark
I need tips on how a blind person frosts cakes, thanks. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Frosting cakes

2012-11-06 Thread Helen Whitehead
My source says no, the frosting does not stick to the wax paper. - Original Message - From: "rebecca manners" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Frosting cakes Does the frosting not stick to the waxed paper? Thanks, Becky -Origin

Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?

2012-11-06 Thread Wendy Williams
Here is one tip I had for icing cake, but I have not tried it: Freeze cake 1 hour for easier frosting without crumbling cake I also heard to spread a thin layer of icing for the first layer, then it is easier to add the rest of the icing. Wendy ___ C

Re: [CnD] Frosting cakes

2012-11-06 Thread rebecca manners
Does the frosting not stick to the waxed paper? Thanks, Becky -Original Message- From: Helen Whitehead Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 7:39 AM To: cooking-in-the-dark Subject: [CnD] Frosting cakes Here's what a friend of mine, Armando had to say about icing cakes

[CnD] Frosting cakes

2012-11-06 Thread Helen Whitehead
Here's what a friend of mine, Armando had to say about icing cakes. Try spreading the frosting on the cake the best you can without touching, then take a piece of wax paper lay it on the frosting, and then use your hands to feel whether the frosting is even, then just use your hands over the wax

Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?

2012-11-05 Thread olb
Old Leather Bat . - Original Message - From: "Jeri Milton" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 12:18 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes? Hi. I will try using the back of a spoon. I have tried to use a rubber spatula, but it's just a frustrating experience! Lol! I th

Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?

2012-11-05 Thread Jeri Milton
io.org] On Behalf Of marilyn deweese Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 1:27 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Bob Kennedy Subject: Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes? I also use a spoon and I use the tip of my index finger to make sure that the frosting is at the edge. Touch it very gently

Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?

2012-11-05 Thread Lora Leggett
Now that is an interesting idea. I imagine it would work if you go real easy. - Original Message - From: "Sandy" To: ; "'Bob Kennedy'" Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 3:56 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes? That's a good idea.

Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?

2012-11-05 Thread Sandy
before! -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of marilyn deweese Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 3:27 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Bob Kennedy Subject: Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes? I also

Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?

2012-11-05 Thread Sandy
er 03, 2012 3:03 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes? It takes a little longer, but I use the back or rounded side of a serving spoon. Being rounded, the edges won't dig into the cake like a knife or spatula can. - Original Message - F

Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?

2012-11-03 Thread marilyn deweese
be more careful. Sometimes, since my roommate has sight, he does it for me. Marilyn - Original Message - From: "Bob Kennedy" To: Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes? It takes a little longer, but I use the back or rounded side o

Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?

2012-11-03 Thread Bob Kennedy
It takes a little longer, but I use the back or rounded side of a serving spoon. Being rounded, the edges won't dig into the cake like a knife or spatula can. - Original Message - From: "Jeri Milton" To: Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 2:18 PM Subject: [CnD] Fr

[CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?

2012-11-03 Thread Jeri Milton
Hi. I have a question about frosting a cake. I think I asked this years ago when I was a part of this list, but my computer crashed before I was able to read the suggestions! Sigh. So, how do you frost a cake when you are totally blind? I have attempted to do it, and boy what a mess! Any suggestion