Feb 21
The lazy days of winter should be in existence now, but these winter days are so spring-like and gorgeous, they are conducive to relaxing and reading. Often it is difficult to find something to read that fits the mood. A few days ago, I attended a book-signing at The Gnu’s Room. I was surprised to …
Feb 21
By Sam Casey Published on Tuesday 7 February 2012 11:16 For mum-of-two Donna Marsden, the decision to start her own business was a piece of cake. Despite the economic doom and gloom, the 33-year-old launched her cake-baking and decorating operation, Donna Makes Cakes, as the rest of the country struggled to emerge from the recession. …
Feb 18
On Saturday mornings, when most teens are enjoying theirweekends off, 13-year-old Abbie Moskov is up to her elbows in cakebatter. As the warm smell of vanilla lingers through the house, Abbiemoves from one countertop to the next, whisking icing, cuttingstrawberries and molding figurines in her family’s kitchen inAuburn. “This is my first big paid cake,” …
Feb 14
Buddy Valastro, the star of the reality show, “Cake Boss,” knows how to bake a heck of a cake. He also knows a lot about running a business. The proof of his business prowess is in the pudding, so to speak. As the proprietor of Carlo’s Bakery, he has turned his family-owned Hoboken, N.J.-based business …
Feb 12
Winter is a great time to go in the kitchen and bake. With the wide variety of TV shows dedicated to baking (think Cake Boss, Cupcake Wars, and Ace of Cakes), people are interested in finding good recipes as well as ways to make their desserts beautiful. Here’s a quick look at several new cake- …
Feb 11
VALDOSTA — An American philosopher, educator, and popular author, Mortimer J. Adler was once quoted as saying, “The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.” Believing this statement to be true, Valdosta State University Continuing Education will soon kick off its spring series …
Feb 09
THE skill to turn sugar into life-like works of art is something Mary Reid has managed to turn into a highly regarded and sought-after craft. Now she is using her amazing cake decorating skills to train a group of students who will take what she has taught them and compete against the best sugar artists …
Jan 31
Cradling a cup of hot-spiced wine as a hand warmer, I stroll through Nürnberg’s main square. All around me are bundled-up shoppers and kids sampling fresh gingerbread, riding the carousel, listening to roving brass quintets, and marveling at the newest toys. I’m standing in one of Germany’s largest Christmas markets — 200 wooden stalls crammed …
Jan 31
Need ideas for Valentine’s Day? Here are a few ideas. Don’t see your event? Send it to . Make a Valentine Card for a Vet Higher Learning Childcare Academy is sponsoring Valentines for Vets at Cleveland Mall from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 14. The day care will provide materials and the children will help people who …
Jan 29
by Rush LaSelle , VP & General Manager, Adept Technology Adept Technology, Inc. Posted 01/07/2012 Manufacturers and processors of anything from snack foods to automobiles are being driven to offer higher levels of variety in what they offer their customers. Invariably, supply chain power is shifting to buyers and consumers. This shift has been driven …