Author Archives: Kimberly Chapman

Review of DecoGel With My Flexible, Edible Stained Glass Methodology

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

When Icing Images gave out small free samples of their new DecoGel product at the Frosting Creators of San Antonio’s Day of Sharing in May, I lost count of how many people came up to me to ask if I … Continue reading →

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Yogurt Taste Off

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

I was invited via Klout to participate in a Yoplait yogurt promotion, but it wasn’t entirely clear at the sign-up point what would be involved. A few weeks later they sent a cardboard box designed to do a blind taste … Continue reading →

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Noosa Yoghurt Blogger Recipe Contest

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

Disclosure statement: this post and recipe were created in partnership with Noosa Yoghurt, for which I have received free samples of yogurt, a $50 Visa gift card to cover purchasing other recipe supplies, and they’ll be sending some kitchen tools … Continue reading →

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Interview at Geek Native

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

I was recently interviewed about role playing games and baking at Geek Native. My answers feature tips and tricks for successful ventures in both fields. You can read it here: http://www.geeknative.com/44702/half-orc-barbarian-rages-mystery-cakes/ Please note that some of the discussions of RPGs … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Fondant Figure Modelling PDF Now Available!

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

I just posted it for sale! More details here: https://www.eat-the-evidence.com/tutorials/dynamic-figure-modelling/ or go directly to Craftsy or Gumroad to get your copy of the handout from my class for only $4 until next Monday. That’s the special deal I offered if … Continue reading →

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Quick Note – Ebook Coming!

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

I promised if enough people took my class that I’d make an ebook of the handout for sale. The class is going ahead and the handout is ready but it’s got some glitches I need to fix for the ebook … Continue reading →

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Blow Thine Hunger To Cakey Bits

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

My older daughter’s best friend asked me last year when her father was diagnosed with a serious illness if I’d make him a Holy Hand Grenade cake for his birthday. Of course I said yes! Part of why I was … Continue reading →

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New Class – Dynamic Figure Modeling (No More Dead-Eye Static Figures!)

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

At this year’s Austin cake show I will be teaching a hands-on version of my popular beginner Fondant Figure Modelling 101 tutorial (register here) as well as an intermediate class on how to make your figures look like they were … Continue reading →

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Double Dark Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

Does that mean that they are doubly dark, or that there are two dark components? YES. Step 1: Bake some dark chocolate rolled cookies in a shape that can be mirrored so you can put two cookie bottoms together evenly. … Continue reading →

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Cookie Cutters: Making Your Own, Some of My Favourites

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

These days with a baby in the house, my baking time is really limited. I find the best way to be able to quickly make delicious, lovely cookies is to always have a batch of my favourite dark chocolate rolled … Continue reading →