Author Archives: Kimberly Chapman

Apple Pie Recipe Number 3,141,592,653 Plus Jelly

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

That title could’ve been longer. I still know 34 digits by heart because my kid made me sing them to her every night before bed from ages two through three and a half. Anyway. PIE! I wanted to make some … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Turkey Cake

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

So I said to my husband, “I’m going to make a rainbow turkey cake to show how folks can alter the instructions in the Turkey Cake ebook to be creative. And because it amuses me. And because it’d be an … Continue reading →

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Quick Food Tip – Keeping Breakfast Warm

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I love fried eggs but hate them cold. I learned years ago that part of the secret to keeping them warm is to serve them on a warm plate. To do this, right before my eggs are ready I wet … Continue reading →

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Cute and Easy Turkey Cakes eBook

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

If you couldn’t come to Austin for my Mini Turkey cake class, you can still buy the 21-page, full-colour handout as a PDF. I’ve posted a whole page about it here: https://www.eat-the-evidence.com/tutorials/cute-and-easy-turkey-cakes/ Impress your friends and family this Thanksgiving either … Continue reading →

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Last Chance for Mini Turkey Cake Class!

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

If you want to take my Mini Turkey Cake class – which is an excellent beginner-level fondant class! – you need to sign up before Saturday morning: http://theclassroomatamazingkakes.com/Guest_instructorshtml.html We’ll be making the little ones shown in this picture, but it … Continue reading →

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Bleedin’ Rats!

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I don’t take cake orders. I don’t have a regular business, so pretty much if I’m making a cake for someone, it’s because it’s a charitable effort I support, a close friend, or in exchange for some other favour. So … Continue reading →

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Well That Explains Count Chocula

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’m making a zombie rat cake that bleeds, so I needed to make some edible fake blood. If any of the above statement confuses you, you’re reading the wrong food blog… Anyway. I Googled around for recipes and found a … Continue reading →

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Alien Dog Cake for Peo

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

Last February I got to volunteer in Mike McCarey’s (aka the Cake God, even though he doesn’t like it when we call him that, thus proving how much more deserving he is of the title) classes after the Austin cake … Continue reading →

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Skinner Blends in Fondant

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’m making an Alien Dog cake for Peo’s birthday – at her request after Mike McCarey gave me his sample dog stand after the Austin cake show in February – so I decided it’d be easier to cover the body … Continue reading →

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Experimenting with Social Media and Edible Media

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I am attempting to see what happens when I host an On-Air G+ Hangout while decorating. I’m posting the link below and in theory, it’ll show up as live for those who come see while it’s going, and a YouTube … Continue reading →