Category Archives: Gummy

New Gummy Class at the Austin Cake Show

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

As some of you may know, the venue where I was teaching has closed its classroom. That means classes from me are now extremely rare, so those interested need to grab the opportunities as they arise. My years of volunteering … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gummy Contest Wrapup

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

A couple of weeks ago I held a contest where I asked folks to make up silly versions of Christmas carols using themes from the Alien movies to amuse me after I made a red and green gummy candy version … Continue reading →

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Christmas Alien Gummy CONTEST!

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

[insert clever filk of a holiday song parodying the Alien movies here] Because I made this today while doing a gummy demo at a National Instruments Alternative Gift Fair: That’s right: I made Christmas Alien Head Gummy. And normally at … Continue reading →

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Marbled Gummy

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

A G+ friend asked about marbling gummy while its in a viscous state. However one of the difficulties with gummy is that it pretty much has no viscous state. It’s not like a syrup that thickens as it cools; it … Continue reading →

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I Haz Gummy Minifig Army and So Can You!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

Someone was circulating an animated gif drawing of wobbly LEGO on G+ today. Jokes about GELO were made. Then some of my friends thought maybe I could make something like that. Heck yes. So fine, world, here are the seeeeeekrits … Continue reading →

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New Classes!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

Announcing two new classes coming this fall! First is another Flexible, Edible Stained Glass class, but I’ll be making some holiday-themed patterns up in the next week or so for that. Stay tuned for photos! Sunday October 14th: 10-5pm $100 … Continue reading →

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The Gummy Crack’d From Side To Side

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

My entry for the 2012 Austin Cake Show was a gummy stained glass piece based on J.W.Waterhouse’s painting of the Lady of Shalott. It was an experimental piece which won great acclaim but, alas, no actual prizes at the show. … Continue reading →

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Heather Baird is a GENIUS: Gummy Balls!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

One of my cake club friends, Chris Wingler, just pointed out this post on Sprinklebakes: Dessert “Caviar” Minus the Molecular Gastronomy; Cappuccino Mousse with Coffee Caviar OMG! Did you see that video? You can make gummy drops in oil! I’ve … Continue reading →

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Glow In The Dark Gummy

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

If that title didn’t make you do a double-take, squee, or at least start to twitch, you may need a direct-to-vein nerd transfusion. So here it is: If that doesn’t get your food-nerd heart beating, nothing will! Here it is … Continue reading →

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New Classes!

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’ve partnered with a local cake decorating and class shop – Amazing Kakes – to teach my gummy techniques and to do some little-kid-friendly classes. The first two are already listed, so sign up and spread the word! http://theclassroomatamazingkakes.com/Guest_instructorshtml.html Update: … Continue reading →