https://nyccakegirl.com/2024/04/24/ron-ben-israel-cake-classes/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/438197366_122098102994289694_6800711435929501956_n.jpg438197366_122098102994289694_6800711435929501956_nhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/437905434_122098102928289694_1575675151782932515_n.jpg437905434_122098102928289694_1575675151782932515_n2024-04-24T12:01:34+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/04/18/ron-ben-israel-not-just-a-baker/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bec_5439.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bec_5433.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bec_5436.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bec_5428.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bec_5430.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bec_5425.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bec_5427.jpg2023-06-29T13:20:13+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/08/13/what-do-you-do-with-your-cake-scraps-2/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bec_6368.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bec_6364.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bec_6366.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bec_6360.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bec_6361.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bec_6362.jpg2023-06-29T13:19:14+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2019/11/30/danish-jam-tarts-from-my-moms-best-friend/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/screen-shot-2019-11-30-at-10.17.31-am.pngNew traditions. This was last year's baking weekend. Just as much fun, bu just missing my Mom.2023-06-28T16:00:43+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2020/07/13/ron-ben-israel-shares-a-step-by-step-guide-to-make-a-celebration-cake-and-a-few-great-techniques/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/7a.jpg7a2025-11-30T14:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2019/12/25/i-met-a-wonderful-baker-mamie-brougitte-cakes/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_6219.jpgIMG_6219https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_6218.jpgIMG_6218https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_1484.jpgMamie Brougitte CakesMeet Marion. She is DELIGHTFUL! https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/image1.pngimage1https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/image1.jpegimage1https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/image1-3.jpegimage1 (3)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/image1-2-e1577286476434.jpegimage1 (2)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/image1-1.jpegimage1 (1)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/image0.jpegimage0https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/image0-4.jpegimage0 (4)2023-06-28T15:59:44+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/12/a-well-executed-plan/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_2974.jpgDSC_2974This floating tier cake is unpacked, put together and ready for a wedding reception at the famous Plaza Hotelhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_0821.jpgIMG_0821Cakes all boxed up and ready for delivery.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bex_5931.jpgBEX_5931Ron and head chef Jeffrey trying to figure out box size for a cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_0394.jpgIMG_0394Sugar elements being applied to the top tiers of a cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4873.jpgBEC_4873Sous chef, Robin, giving me the all clear for delicious chocolate cake - hot out of the oven.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/photo.jpgphotoThis is what our production meeting table looks like. Figuring out all of the elements for a floating tier cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_9602.jpgBEC_9602Ron is meeting with one of our clients. Possible inspiration for her cake is using some of the details from her invitation.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5034.jpgBEC_5034Cake orders on the fridge wall and waiting to be executed.2019-02-18T17:40:12+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2018/01/30/how-to-make-a-rose-cake/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/182.jpg18https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/181.jpg18https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/171.jpg1717. Cut and serve slices with a sugar rose petals on each plate. (Plate and fork curtsy of the St. Regis Hotel, NYC.) Our 12” domed cake serves 36.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/161.jpg1616. Attach sugar leaves and enhance with “dew drops” (glucose)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/151.jpg1515. Insert the pre-made rose into the top cavity. Touch up the edges of the petals with dry powdered pigments.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/141.jpg1414. Apply petals to the cake with a dab of butter cream. Starting form the outer edge we used a row of 26 petals. We than followed by three more overlapping rows, using 20 petals, 15 petals, and 11 petals. A total of 72 petals.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/131.jpg1313. Apply the petals to each other in concentric circles using gum glue (gum glue = diluted gum paste with water); starting from the center of the rose, each row gets lighter petals, and increased size and number of petals. Our final flower has 36 petals. Let dry overnight. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/121.jpg1212. Thin the edges of each petalsusing a ball tool; roll back top edges with a knitting needle or a skewer. Partially dry the petals on curved surfaces, such as spoons or plastic fruit-trays. They are ready for assembly while still flexible, but holding their curved shape. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/111.jpg1111. Tint Satin Ice gum paste light pink. Roll out thinly and cut out tear shapes for rose petals. Keep adding white gum paste to lighten, and cut out larger and lighter shapes. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/101.jpg1010. Smooth with hands or a plastic smoother, and trim edges under board. Chill until ready to decorate.2018-01-30T21:12:31+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/09/15/its-in-the-mix-and-its-gluten-free/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/red-velvet-cupckae.jpgRed Velvet Cupckaehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/raspberry-square.jpgRaspberry Squarehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/orange-biscotti.jpgOrange BiscottiThe orange biscotti had a nice texture and bites of dark chocolate and coconut. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lemon-squares.jpgLemon SquaresLemon Squares, these are my favorite dessert that these ladies make.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lemon-cup-cake.jpgLemon Cup Cakehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lemon-biscotti.jpgLemon Biscottihttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cupcakes.jpgcupcakeshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cupcakes-2.jpgcupcakes 2Seriously, who doesn't love a bite size cupcake. (My favorite is the carrot cake!!)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cupcakes-1.jpgcupcakes 1https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chocolate-cupcake.jpgchocolate cupcake2017-12-01T22:14:31+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/11/25/look-who-i-ran-in-to/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0632.jpgIMG_0632Always fun to see my cake friends. If your in New York City, Stop by Lisa's store on 22nd & 6th Ave. http://www.nycake.comhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2.jpg2The cake was about as tall as me...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1.jpg1The details were well executed and defined. I also loved the soft pinks she used for her roses. (And the tassels moved!)2017-12-01T22:13:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2015/01/15/catching-up-with-ron-ben-israel-2/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ron-a.jpgRon aRon's new space is very large. His metro racks are all on casters and he can move his sugar flowers into a wall!!!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/r-b.jpgR & BPart of his new space includes a terrace! Then the selfies ensued....thanks for the tour Ron!!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2.jpg2Of course the staff was working diligently on cakes for the weekend. 2017-12-01T22:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2015/04/02/ron-ben-israels-broadway-debut/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cake.jpgCakehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/itshouldabeenyouposter.pngitshouldabeenyouposterhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/5.jpg5Here is Ellen Kostman from Sidekick events KILLING it for an interview after the show.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4.jpg4This was the who's who of industry peeps last night. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/3.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2.jpg2Me and my favorite baker...congrats Ron!!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1.jpg1Ron in front of the Marquee outside the Brooks Atkinson Theater.2017-12-01T22:07:46+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2015/04/07/some-very-special-wedding-decor/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/41.jpg4What's a wedding without some sweet treats! My friend Kate Sullivan of Cake Power made the adorable topper and the pastry chef of the Waldorf Astoria made the wedding cake. Elyse's cousin, Sabrina Kuratana who owns Art Gallery Cookies, made the delicious and amazingly decorated cookies.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/31.jpg3These are the cufflinks that Elyse's dad designed in the 1960's, each gentleman guest took a pair home as a favor. The ladies each had their own unique vintage broach that they were able to take home.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/21.jpg2Each of the 63 chairs were fastened on the back with vintage rhinestone necklaces and belts.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/makeup.jpegMakeupHere is Elyse getting her makeup done by my dear friend Tara Dominguez.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/0773_schimel-r-v2.jpg0773_Schimel-R-v2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/0714_schimel-r.jpg0714_Schimel-Rhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/0705_schimel-r.jpg0705_Schimel-Rhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/0702_schimel-r.jpg0702_Schimel-Rhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/0695_schimel-r.jpg0695_Schimel-Rhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/0688_schimel-r.jpg0688_Schimel-R2017-12-01T22:05:50+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2015/07/03/ron-ben-israel-collaborates-with-artist-london-kaye/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/10.jpg10https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/9.jpg9London is such a clever artist. Make sure you follow her on Instagram and Facebook to see where her next installations will take place. Thank you London for taking the time to chat while you were working.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/8.jpg8The finished cake!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/7.jpg7Remember, the colored sections of this cake were crocheted blindfolded! Like Ron, not only does she use bold colors fro drama, but loves to use various kinds of yarn to add texture and interest to her installations.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/6.jpg6We put London amongst the other cake artists in Ron’s studio. It was nice to see both working in their elements.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/5.jpg5She then hand applied each section with hot glue.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/4.jpg4Ron gave London a blank display cake. (The “cake” is round sections of Styrofoam covered in fondant that is dried.) She made all of her measurements and crocheted everything first and brought everything in sections.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/3.jpg3This is one of my favorite installations. (photos courtesy of London Kaye)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2.jpg2Checkout her Instagram for more pictures of her journey. (photos courtesy of London Kaye)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1.jpg1Her 20 (50) challenge started with covering trees in colorful yarn, it then escalated into something so much more. (photos courtesy of London Kaye)2017-12-01T22:04:08+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2015/10/20/voila-a-whole-new-chocolate-experience-in-nyc/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/6.jpg6My second favorite truffle of the evening was the Caramel & Fleur de Sel. (in the front row)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/5.jpg5My favorite was the peanut butter with pop rocks...adult flavor with a festive finish. Christophe figured out how to make a chocolate chic and fun at the same time.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4.jpg4https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/3.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2.jpg2Congrats Christophe on this very exciting journey. Stay tuned for my chocolate making experience...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/1.jpg1You can go in a buy Voila's delicious truffles or you can learn how to make them! They have all the fixins' to make each and everyone of the truffles you handcraft unique. 2017-12-01T22:03:07+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2015/11/03/lets-go-on-a-tour-the-berkshires/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image7.jpgimage7https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image6.jpgimage6What a way to wake up, a gorgeous sunrise.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image5.jpgimage5Breakfast in the mansion was delicious and the service is elegant, accommodating and friendly. (And they have my most favorite English Breakfast tea!!!)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image4.jpgimage4My accommodations in the The Founders house. I'm quite comfy in my room...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image3.jpgimage3The Mansion at the Cranwell Resort where breakfast is served.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image2.jpgimage2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image1.jpgimage12017-12-01T22:02:23+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2016/01/28/sometimes-you-just-have-to-try-the-buzzfeed-video/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bex_9895.jpegBEX_9895Now eat it! You can get really fun with different frosting flavors and sprinkles. Or you can pipe in your favorite jelly (mine is Aunt PJ's apple cider jelly) and dust with powdered sugar. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bex_9891.jpegBEX_9891https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bex_9888.jpegBEX_9888Pat out dough and cut with your favorite cutter.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bex_9880.jpegBEX_9880Fry in a skillet. I used about a quarter inch of oil. ( I kept turning them so they wouldn't burn.)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bex_9872.jpegBEX_9872Grands already made buttermilk biscuits and whatever oil you want to fry in.2017-12-01T22:01:35+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2017/03/06/we-did-a-little-cake-for-a-movie-called-sex-in-the-city-2/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_3899.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_3984.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sitc-good.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_3751.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_3859.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/inspirations.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sitc-sketch.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_3604.jpghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dsc_3671.jpg2017-12-01T22:00:56+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2017/11/29/i-did-a-little-gluten-free-baking-today-chocolate-chip-cookies/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bex_8558.jpgBEX_8558https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bex_8556.jpgBEX_85562017-12-01T22:00:03+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2017/11/18/ron-ben-israel-and-the-tools-of-his-trade/2017-11-18T16:11:18+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/11/08/my-great-grandmas-recipesquash-pie/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/7.jpg7Friendsgiving! This is a great way to make sure you can spend time with your friends during the holiday. (Steff will hate me for posting this photo because she is eating a turkey leg...)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/8.jpg8https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6.jpg6https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/5.jpg5Squash Pie 1 can One-Pie Squash or 2 cups strained squash (well strained) 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 ¼ cups milk or 1 12-ounce can of evaporated milk ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon mace or nutmeg ¾ teaspoon cinnamon Mix sugar, salt and spices. Blend well into squash. Beat 2 eggs separately, add milk stir well and then blend into squash mixture. Pour mixture into a 9-inch pie plate lined with crust. Pre-heat oven for 425 degrees and bake for 10 minutes to set pie crust. Then finish baking at 325 degrees for an additional 35 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Serve with fresh whipped cream. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/4.jpg4Here is my Aunt PJ and her Squash Pie she made last Christmas Eve for my family's holiday celebration.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3a.jpg3aThis is they ingredient in our Squash Pie. Obviously of course it is squash, but this is the right consistency. You can use fresh, but it's just not the same...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3.jpg3It's a simple pie to make. It's only 7 ingredients and very little prep time.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1.jpg1Here is my Great Grandma Patch's recipe. 2015-11-06T19:33:25+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2015/03/09/revisiting-a-post-about-how-we-price-things-in-our-industries-2/2015-03-09T17:18:41+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2015/02/11/how-to-store-sugar-flowers/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/rbi-2.jpgrbi 2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/rbi-1.jpgrbi 1Here are some of Ron's sugar flowers and buds in various states of drying. They must be completely dry before stored.2015-02-11T17:38:02+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/08/25/field-trip-to-guy-wolff-studios-a-master-potter/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/stamp.jpgstampGuy has a very distinct way of signing his own work. The stamp (or coggle) G. Wolff, the year and a number means the pot was made by his own hands on his own wheel. There is also a signature on the bottom of the pot. The number on the pot is the weight.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pots.jpgpotsFrom early on in life, Guy was surrounded by creativity and art, his own father, Robert Jay Wolff, was an abstract expressionist painter. His uncle was the modernist architect Marcel Bauer. He began his pottery studies up in a small art school in New Hampshire, a discipline he never thought he would get into. And now his own work has been featured at the Met Museum, celebrating the anniversary of the Cloisters and the Isabelle Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/plates.jpgplatesHe couldn’t really chat with us in his shop, he was actually working that day, so invited us into his studio to chat with him. He was working on some plates for a customer in town. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/piping.jpgpipingThere are many different markings and designs on plates that denote their historical significance. Guy is influenced a lot by history whether it’s an 18th century English pot or a centuries old Asian vase; he finds his inspiration in their design and function. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/outside.jpgoutsidehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/me-and-guy.jpgMe and GuyIt really was a treat to chat with Guy and watch him work. He is very generous with his time, stories and art. If you ever find yourself on 202 in Connecticut, it is worth the drive to see this body of work in person. Guy Wolff is truly a master of his craft and it’s worth the detour experience this bit of Americana.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/kiln.jpgkilnThis is one of 3 kilns that Guy has in his studio to fire his work.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/guy-working.jpgGuy workinghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/guy-in-his-workshop.jpgguy in his workshopNot only is Guy a Master Potter, but he also loves music. He is an accomplished banjo player and has a love for traditional Appalachian Music. You can read more about his love for music here. http://www.guywolff.com/music.htmlhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/end.jpgendEach pot has it’s own personality and is handmade individually. So while they look all the same, when you get close up, you start to see their differences. This is the pot I chose for my plant at home. I love the shape and the stamping at the top. 2014-09-08T23:39:49+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/07/28/redesigning-me/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/workout-board.jpgworkout boardFor every workout, it was written on the board for all participants to see. Sometimes, I didn't look at the board just to keep it interesting.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tires.jpgtiresThat's right - we worked out with tires and I can do crazy things with them now.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rules.jpgrulesThe gym rules that we read after every boot camp workout.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/me.jpgMeThe "redesigned" me! I still have a ways to go, but I am really proud of myself!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/kettle-bells.jpgkettle bellshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/breakfast.jpgbreakfast2014-07-31T06:04:11+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/06/12/a-new-step-by-step-cake-tutorial/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bec_1338.jpgBEC_1338Attach curly-cues and confetti to cake with a dab of water.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bec_1333.jpgBEC_1333To make confetti, roll out sugar paste and cut out circles using piping tips. Allow to dry.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bec_1327.jpgBEC_1327To make curly-cues, cut bright strips of colored paste in varying widths and lengths. Wrap around any round objects, such as: pencils, drinking straws, wooden spoon handles, or paint brushes.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bec_1294.jpgBEC_1294Apply bands to cake using water to moisten. Play with colors, textures and angles to achieve the effect of festive streamers.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bec_1286.jpgBEC_1286Cut strips to desired width.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bec_1277.jpgBEC_1277Using a textured rolling pin and even pressure, carefully roll out a raised design.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bec_1271.jpgBEC_1271Roll out bright colored Satin Ice gum paste using a plastic rolling pin.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bec_1265.jpgBEC_1265Begin with a two-tier cake covered with Satin Ice Fondant. Measure the circumference of each tier.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1.jpg1Beauty shot!2014-06-24T05:28:02+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/05/29/how-to-decorate-a-sweet-wedding-cake-a-step-by-step/2014-05-29T14:48:15+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/05/12/ron-is-teaching-in-nyc-june-12-14-sign-up-now/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/unknown.jpegunknown2014-05-12T14:18:44+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/04/29/sugar-flower-class-alert-2/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo.jpgphotohttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/screen-shot-2014-04-28-at-3-16-04-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-04-28 at 3.16.04 PMhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jason-class-photo.jpgJason class photo2014-04-29T23:41:20+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/02/20/an-industry-dinner-and-a-little-something-more/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/3.jpg3A fun surprise of the night was finally getting to chat with Lauri Ditunno the fabulous and talented baker who owns Cake Alchemy here in NYC. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2.jpg2Dinner was delicious! All of the plates were beautiful presented and the waiters and their table service was elegant and accommodating. (And well dressed!) https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1.jpg1Beautiful linen, table ware and flowers make any dinner special...2014-02-21T20:40:37+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/02/02/featuring-sugar-artist-mila-iquise/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/9-sugar-lisianthus_2011.jpg9 Sugar Lisianthus_2011Lisanthushttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/8-peony.jpg8 PeonyPeonieshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/6-pansys.jpg6 PansysPansyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/6-lisianthus.jpg6 LisianthusLisianthushttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/5-cherry-blossom.jpg5 cherry blossomCherry blossomhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/4-poppy.jpg4 poppyPoppyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/3-camelia_study_drowing.jpg3 Camelia_study_drowingIn order to get better at anything we do requires study. Mila does this with each of the flowers she creates.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2-garden-roses.jpg2 garden rosesGarden roseshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1-bruxelles_workshop.jpg1 Bruxelles_workshopMIla is in the red scarf instructing students in sugar flower art.2014-02-19T20:54:51+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/01/26/martha-stewart-wedding-party-my-faves/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bec_8905.jpgBEC_8905Peter Callahan is not only known for his delicious food, but he is also known for his presentation. Check out his website or order his new book here.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/treat-house.jpgtreat houseBeing gluten intolerant can be really a bit of a bummer at times. Today I found my new go to place for sweets. The Treat House on the upper west side offers gluten free DELICIOUS rice krispie treats in many flavors. They also have a cake! They are amazing and fun. If you are in the city, it’s a must to stop at their shop and try their yummies!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ron.jpgRonOf course, my baker Ron Ben-Israel was there! It was nice catching up with him and chatting all things cake. He brought some beautiful new designs and of course some tasty treats for the guests to enjoy.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/one-girl-cookies.jpgone girl cookiesMy go to for recommending wedding or event favors…One Girl Cookies in Brooklyn. They are delicious, beautiful to look at and creative! Checkout their website, visit them in person at one of their delightful cafes or like them on Facebook.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/newly-wish.jpgNewly wishGetting married and need some assistant in registering? This is where my friend Amanda Allen of Newly Wish comes in. She takes all the work out of registering for gifts as she has curated a magnificent collection of gifts for you to choose from. Please visit her website for more information.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/glitter.jpgglitterThis was a bit of fun! Glitter Tattoos. ENOUGH SAID! They stay on for 5-7 days. That’s right for the next week I will be glittery and fabulous! Visit Glittertoos and check out their work and all the fun!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/floralia.jpgfloraliaA décor design company that is New York City’s best kept secret. Floralia Decorators designs one-of-a-kind events in all of the hot spots in NYC and the tri-state area. This company is a bit of Jack-of-All-Trades that includes design, technical expertise and collaborative management to ensure a memorable experience for your guests to enjoy. Check out their website and follow them on Facebook.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/creme.jpgCremeOne of my favorite cake designers in NYC, Sandy Patangay is owner and designer of Crème Delicious. She took her love of Henna and cake design and made a company out of it. Her designs are intricate, clean and beautiful. Visit her Facebook and website for more information.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/blooming-quill.jpgblooming quillYour invitation on the outside should look just as good on the inside and that comes with a beautifully written address. Debi Geinhart of The Blooming Quill has a beautiful talent with her calligraphy. Visit her website here.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bec_8821.jpgBEC_88212014-01-27T00:39:45+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/01/22/featuring-event-planner-annette-babich/2014-01-22T14:31:31+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/01/14/did-you-know-just-like-grapes-that-mak/2014-01-14T15:10:11+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/01/12/a-homemade-gift-is-the-best-gift/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1.jpg12014-01-25T01:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2014/01/08/revisiting-a-post-about-how-we-price-things-in-our-industries/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/car-cakes.jpgcar-cakes2014-01-21T21:15:11+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/12/21/unexpected-treasures-the-artists-in-your-community/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/6.jpg6Sharon is on the left working in their studio, Paul is on the right with some of their furry friends.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/5.jpg5This sign says it ALL!!!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/41.jpg4Please visit them online (they ship gifts too!) www.nicefigures.com. Or if you are in southern New Hampshire, stop by and check them out in person! 504 1st NH Turnpike Northwood, NH 03261 603-942-5990 https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/34.jpg3The Story of Grafted Walnut “A grafted piece of wood is by definition the union of two items that strengthen the whole of two. You can see the dark line of the graft, the swirls where it grew together and on either side two distinct colors of wood, the dark American Walnut and the lighter English Walnut. Each sapling is capable of growing into a fine tree but because of this union, they are stronger, more resilient, and more productive as a whole. In the same way, a union of two people will create a stronger and more diverse bond that completes the individuals in ways they don’t realize until they find that person who helps then thrive and grow.” (From a sign in the shop.) https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/22.jpg2Some of the beautiful gifts that you can buy in the gallery. Another of my favorites was the turned vase on the right, they incorporated glass into the wood. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12.jpg1This delightful little brood of animals meet you at the door!2014-01-21T21:16:27+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/12/25/featuring-sugar-artist-sachiko-windbiel/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ccc.jpgccchttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bbb.jpgbbbYes, she even does Harry Potter. Amazing!!!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/aaa.jpgaaahttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sachiko.jpgSachikoThis is the very talented zSachiko Windbiel. Please visit her website, Youtube Channel and Facebook for more info.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/23.jpg2All of her work is TO CUTE!!!! https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/13.jpg1Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!2013-12-20T16:26:57+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/12/20/who-new-i-could-bake/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_43811.jpgIMG_4381https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-6.jpgImage 6Merry Christmas everyone!!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-5.jpgImage 5https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/32.jpg3Make sure your cookies cool completely before decorating.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-4.jpgImage 4Here was my work station, because Sandy was also making her holiday treats, I had my corner of the table.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-3.jpgImage 3Because I live in NYC and didn't want to haul all my cookie making supplies home, Steff was gracious enough to do my shopping for me. :)2013-12-20T13:37:51+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/12/18/danish-jam-tarts-as-made-by-my-moms-bestie/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4454.jpgIMG_4454Viola! This is a delicious dessert that makes an excellent hostess gift any time of year. But this always reminds me of Christmas!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4428.jpgIMG_4428Sandy's baking tip! If cooking 4 tarts in the oven at once, alternate on the oven racks to ensure an even bake. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/31.jpg3This is one of the books Sandy uses each year to make her cookies. Notice on the tart recipe some modifications to making it gluten free! (I have had the gluten free version it's AMAZING!)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/21.jpg2Danish Jam “Taerte” 1 2/3 cup of all-purpose flour 1 stick of margarine 1/3 cup of sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. baking powder 1 small jar of jam Confectioner’s sugar Combine first 5 ingredients; mix well (you have to use your hands or pastry blenders). Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Use one part of dough and press into a 9” spring form pan. Use a pastry roller to spread evenly making a small ½ inch edge. Add ½ jar of jam and spread evenly over dough. Cover with thin strips off dough in a crisscross pattern. (Use the second part of the dough for this, diving dough into fourths. Place four strips horizontally across the pan and the other four strips diagonally.) Repeat procedure for second tart. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. When completely cool, cut into 8 triangles and sprinkle with powdered sugar. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/11.jpg1Here are the Moms!!! Marci (my Mom) is on the left and Sandy on the right.2013-12-19T02:04:48+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/12/12/holiday-fun-in-nantucket/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4248.jpgIMG_4248I walked into a postcard on Saturday, and it's something I will never forget.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4243.jpgIMG_4243What a great day, thanks for the memories ladies! Meet you on the ferry for next year's stroll!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4182.jpgIMG_4182This is what we we walked by coming off the ferry walking to the middle of town.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/4.jpg4I have always wanted to visit this lighthouse in person. It's a short walk from downtown and you can walk right up to it. These are some dear friends of mine that I got to share this special day with: Amy (our lovely host!), Megan and Steff.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/3.jpg3First of all Miss Comet greeted guests on the side walk with her owner from Morning Dew Flowers on Orange Street. And of course you can't have a holiday stroll without Santa! We met him at the docks and walked into town with him so he could visit with all of the little ones.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2.jpg2Nantucket is everything I thought it would be. Great architecture, amazing history and a very laid back vibe.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1.jpg1This is the scene that greets you as you come into Nantucket on the Ferry. this little gem of a lighthouse called Brant Point Light.2013-12-15T15:15:09+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/11/06/catching-up-with-ron-ben-israel/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bex-and-ron.jpgBex and RonIt's always nice to catch up with my former boss and favorite baker Ron Ben-Israel...2013-11-07T04:41:34+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/10/31/featuring-h-cake-bake-shop-in-nyc/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_3538.jpgIMG_3538Yes - I cut each of those cupcakes in half and took a bite of each. (Sometimes writing a blog is such hard work!)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/h.jpghhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/g.jpgghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/f.jpgfhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/e.jpgehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/d1.jpgdThese delicious treats are have interesting flavors that will delight adults and kids, please stop by the shop and tell Huascar that Rebecca sent you!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/c1.jpgchttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/b2.jpgbhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/a2.jpga2013-11-17T20:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/10/29/nubble-light-my-favorite-place/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image.jpgImageThis is a view from the lighthouse from Sohier Park.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-12.jpgImage 12https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-11.jpgImage 11https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-10.jpgImage 10https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-8.jpgImage 8https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-6.jpgImage 6Meet Matt Rosenberg, English teacher at York High School and Lighthouse Keeper. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-4.jpgImage 4https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-3.jpgImage 3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-2.jpgImage 2An image of Nubble Light at sunrise.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-1.jpgImage 1This is the ramp to the boathouse. The keeper crosses between the mainland and Nubble via row boat.2013-11-26T16:31:45+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/10/17/my-favorite-time-of-year-to-go-home/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5.jpg5https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/4.jpg4If you are ever in Mason, NH, do yourself a favor and visit Pickity Place. The cottage was built in 1876 where you have a YUMMY 3 course lunch was chosen by ELizabeth Orton Jones for her illustrations of Little Red Riding Hood. (Little Golden Books, 1948.) There are charming gardens and all of the herbs grown on the property are included in the cuisine.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2.jpg2My brother and his family live in the beautiful small town of Strafford, NH on Bow Lake. This shot was taken very early in the morning before the fog lifted and the sun came shining through.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/11.jpg1One of my favorite things in the fall is apples. I love them - baked, raw, fried, dried, sautéed - you name it I like it. My nephew Henry loves fall too, so we did a little app;e picking at Meadow Ledge Farms in Loudon, NH. 2013-10-19T00:34:38+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/10/08/featuring-baker-sabine-garrido-of-a-love-for-cakes-bakery/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/wedding-academy-event.jpgWedding Academy EventHere is Sabine and her delicious deserts at a Wedding Academy Event. Photo by Jason Gardner Photography.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/headshot.jpgHeadshothttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/d.jpgdNot only does Sabine make beautiful airy cakes, she makes these delightful mini desserts as well.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/c.jpgchttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/b.jpgbhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/a.jpga2013-10-08T12:30:37+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/10/04/kate-sullivan-of-cake-power-debuts-new-website/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/screen-shot-2013-10-04-at-10-02-31-am.pngScreen Shot 2013-10-04 at 10.02.31 AMPlease visit Kate’s, newly designed website: www.cakepower.com. You won’t be disappointed!! (photo credit: Gail Albert Halaban)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1.jpg1Here are some of my favorites from Kate's website. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/photo.jpgphotoHere I am with two of my favorite bakers at a Wish Upon a Wedding Event, on the left is Kate Sullivan and on the right is Elisa Strauss.2013-10-04T16:03:31+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/09/23/exploring-our-own-backyard/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bec_4800.jpgBEC_4800Following the country roads of NH, we ended up in Gilmanton - about 10 minutes from where Steff and Ken live. This beautiful farmhouse was also once the home of the author Grace Metalious, who wrote the very controversial book Peyton Place. If you ever find yourself up in the Concord, NH area, do yourself a favor and visit this delightful farm and hospitable couple – it’s well worth the trip!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4.jpg4Meet Marshal Bishop, he knows what he likes and is very knowledgeable his grapes and wines. He also cooks breakfast for the Winery's Sunday morning brunch.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3.jpg3A little slice of heaven in the New Hampshire country side. Marshal grows all of his own grapes for his wines.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2.jpg2This is Marshal's wine workshop. For a very small winery he turns out a lot of bottles. Two of his most popular wines are "Girls Night Out" a delicious red made with chocolate and "Blueberry Surprise", a very pleasant, slightly sweet red that was a delicious surprise indeed!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1.jpg1Marshal's wife owns Alpacas! This was a bonus at this little slice of heaven in the NH countryside. During business hours you can visit these adorable animals and taste wine too. Bonus! 2013-09-23T22:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/08/24/for-my-baker-friends-new-weekly-video-series-featuring-elisa-strauss/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/41.jpg4https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/house.jpghousehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/elisa-headshot.jpgElisa headshothttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/31.jpg32013-09-05T12:18:16+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/08/22/making-it-workon-a-budget/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_2075.jpgIMG_2075https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/before.jpgBeforehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/after.jpgAfterhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/11.jpg12013-08-25T00:01:03+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/08/21/a-recap/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/5.jpg5https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/escort-card-table.jpgEscort Card Tablehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bec_3438.jpgBEC_3438https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bec_3207.jpgBEC_3207https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bec_3205.jpgBEC_3205https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4.jpg4https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2.jpg2Steff wrote a sweet poem on the bottom of all of our shoes. I happened to have mine with me when we were flower making so I thought this would be a cute photo.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1.jpg12013-08-21T13:49:46+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/07/25/a-very-sweet-gesture/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1148.jpgIMG_1148Here is the happy bride - my friend, sister and bestie, Steff and her beautiful cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bridal-shower-invite.jpgBridal Shower inviteBased on Steff's love for Cape Cod and the beach, her friends and bridal attendants decided on a beach theme for her shower. This was the invite I designed for Steff.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/13.jpg1Elizabeth's beautiful creation! It was chic, beautiful and executed so neatly! the colors were perfect and the guests' said it was delicious. Please visit Elizabeth's bakery by clicking on the photo. If you are ever in need of a delicious specialty cake for any event in the Southern NH and Boston area - I highly recommend this bakery. SHe is a delightful woman and has a passion for what she does. Again, thank you Elizabeth for making Steff's day so special!2013-07-26T12:29:43+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/07/24/do-something-good-give-back/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/colin-and-sara.jpgColin and Sarahttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/61.jpg6https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/51.jpg5https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/42.jpg4https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/32.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/21.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/12.jpg12013-07-25T01:09:44+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/07/21/steffs-wedding-update/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/7.jpg7https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6.jpg6For dinner we had a traditional New England Clambake (one of Steff's favorite dinners!) I had a local seafood restaurant do the catering for us, for those that did not enjoy clams and lobster, they dined on BBQ chicken. Steff's mom Sandy and my Mom, Marci played a big role in keeping Steff out of her house for the day. They took Steff shopping for her white outfit (we all wore white in honor of her upcoming wedding!). Steff's fiancé Ken was in on the whole gig!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/5.jpg5Here is the S'Mores bar, of course you can't go camping without a campfire and S'mores!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/41.jpg4What's a backyard shin dig without some refreshing cocktails! We named all of the drinks after things associated with Steff.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/31.jpg3Remember this was all things Pinterest, so the smallest of details were very important.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2.jpg2For our dinner portion of the evening, I created an area that focused just on our meal. It was really cozy and quite magical under the stars.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/11.jpg1Steff's entrance to her backyard and the view of everything happening back there.2013-07-21T20:18:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/07/19/featuring-baker-tamitha-cain-of-choux-cake-studio/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/4.jpg4https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/3.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2.jpeg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1.jpg12013-07-20T04:22:00+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/06/20/throw-back-thursday-zac-young-at-the-bakery/2013-06-20T15:44:12+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/06/18/featuring-guest-baker-from-montreal-cybeles-cakes/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/6.jpg6https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5.jpg5https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4.jpg4https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1.jpg12013-06-19T01:08:05+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/06/04/would-you-like-to-be-featured-on-nyccakegirl-blog/2013-06-04T20:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/05/28/all-i-can-say-to-my-readers-is-thank-you/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo.jpgphoto2013-07-09T18:41:11+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/05/25/today-i-give-my-thanks/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/6.jpg6Even young people were taken aback at how many names there were. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5.jpg5There are so many names.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4.jpg4I too, took a moment to say my quiet thanks.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3.jpg3This is my Uncle's brother who served in the Army, he died when he was 23 years old.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1.jpg1I happen to be here for Memorial Day weekend, so many Vets came to remember their friends.2013-05-25T15:03:39+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/04/30/featuring-baker-lisa-raffael-of-delicious-desserts%e2%80%a8/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/christopher-dumas.jpgChristopher Dumashttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/31.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/22.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/14.jpg1https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_7404.jpgIMG_74042013-04-30T17:13:33+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/04/22/why-is-decor-an-important-part-of-your-event/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bec_6957-copy.jpgBEC_6957 copy2013-04-22T20:26:24+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/04/19/this-is-so-true-and-funny/2013-04-19T22:05:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/04/16/for-my-baker-friends/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/20130416-161035.jpg20130416-161035.jpg2013-04-17T23:34:04+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/04/11/let-me-introduce-you-to-my-friend-jove/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jm12.jpgjm12https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/665685_496973746993141_1935999350_o.jpg665685_496973746993141_1935999350_ohttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/21.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/13.jpg12013-04-13T13:37:50+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/04/09/behind-the-scenes-for-the-macys-flower-show/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sketch.jpgSketchhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4.jpg4https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/12.jpg1https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image-18.jpgImage 18https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/macys-flower-show-poster.jpgMacys Flower show poster2013-04-10T03:53:05+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/04/08/its-time-for-some-color/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bec_5541.jpgBEC_5541https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bec_5273.jpgBEC_5273https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1.jpg1Bright colors and seasonal flowers make this a fun "springtime" bouquet. Tulips are great this time of year and there are so many to chooses from. You can also never go wrong with roses.2013-04-08T15:44:14+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/03/22/televisionits-more-work-than-you-think/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_9264.jpgIMG_9264https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_9309.jpgIMG_9309https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/22.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/13.jpg1https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_9315.jpgIMG_93152013-03-23T00:32:01+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/03/14/look-who-i-found/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/me-james.jpgMe & JamesJames and I at Catersource in Las Vegas, NV. It's always fun hanging out with him, and this time was no different. Why go for dinner when you can go out for dessert - that's how James' roles...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12.jpg1James with his own gum paste product through Fondarific. You can buy his product here: http://shop.fondarific.com/product.sc?productId=29&categoryId=92013-03-22T08:02:39+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/03/07/sugar-flower-class-alert/2013-03-21T10:37:29+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/03/03/finallygluten-free-cupcakes-done-right/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/debbie-rebecca.pngDebbie & Rebeccahttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo.jpgphotohttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bec_6785.jpgBEC_6785https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1.jpg12013-04-18T20:14:26+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/01/28/revisiting-a-post-about-rsvps/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image.jpgImagePlease RSVP, it's the polite and courteous thing to do!2013-04-06T08:35:26+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/01/21/heres-a-little-funny-for-my-cake-friends/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pillsbury-dough-boy.jpgPillsbury Dough Boy2013-01-21T20:00:07+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/01/17/let-the-planning-begin/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo.jpgphotohttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo-booth-fun.jpgPhoto booth funhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1529.jpgIMG_1529https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/engaged.jpgEngagedhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bec_6720.jpgBEC_67202013-01-19T02:18:06+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/01/11/bloopers-laughter-and-ron-oh-my/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/screen-shot-2013-01-11-at-11-40-46-am.pngScreen Shot 2013-01-11 at 11.40.46 AM2013-01-12T16:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/01/07/walk-away-with-an-ideathen-execute/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ed-sketch.jpgEd Sketchhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/white-modern.jpgwhite modernhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/silk.jpgSilkhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/resized-vw.jpgresized VW2013-01-07T19:13:01+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2013/01/04/catching-a-glimpse/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/flower-collage.jpgFlower collagehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ed-collage.jpgEd collage2013-01-05T18:06:48+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/11/20/pinterest-friend-or-foe/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/screen-shot-2012-11-20-at-3-31-10-pm.pngScreen Shot 2012-11-20 at 3.31.10 PMHere is a few of my Pinterest boards of things I am interested in. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo.jpgphotoHere is something that I was inspired by on interest. I repainted/purposed a black shelf and styled some of my belongings.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/brett-matthews-taddonio-wedding.jpgBrett Matthews Taddonio WeddingEd Libby designed this Chuppa for our clients Craig and Jenny at Oheka Castle. They wanted something that no one else had ever seen before. (Photography by Brett Matthews)2012-11-21T01:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/11/09/featuring-cake-artist-elizabeth-solaru/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pillow-cake-with-ribbons.jpgpillow cake with ribbonshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/peacock-cake-with-scrolls.jpgPeacock cake with scrollshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jaydens-rhino-close-up.jpgjaydens-rhino-close-uphttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ganesh-wedding-cake-1.jpgGanesh wedding cake-1https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/elizabeth-s-cake-emporium-at-the-dorchester-0043.jpgElizabeth s Cake Emporium at The Dorchester-0043https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/chandelier-cake-dorchester.jpgChandelier cake Dorchesterhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/african-vintage-0139.jpgAfrican Vintage -0139https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/african-vintage-0001.jpgAfrican Vintage -0001https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/14.jpg142012-11-20T12:28:41+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/11/08/its-ok-to-talk-about-your-budget/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bec_2210.jpgBEC_2210We used a piece of low glass and designed a beautiful arrangement of orchids and roses. Rich color and an artful design make unique and stunning center pieces.2012-11-08T19:22:54+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/10/17/my-friend-james-rosselleon-craftsy-com/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pic6.jpgPic6https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/billboard.jpgbillboardhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eso_12_floral_toppers_image565.jpgESO_12_Floral_Toppers_image565https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eso_12_floral_toppers_image504.jpgESO_12_Floral_Toppers_image504https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eso_12_floral_toppers_image482.jpgESO_12_Floral_Toppers_image4822012-11-03T05:33:20+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/10/03/ohhh-this-is-a-pretty-one/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/0883_bartolaccicopy1.jpg0883_Bartolaccicopy1Ed loves adding personal touches to each event, one of his favorite additions to any event is a unique dance floor to tie his look together.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/0386_bartolacci.jpgOrig filename = 212343_BDS35518The Plaza Hotel Ballroom, filled with beautiful white flowers and custom candelabras to compliment the romantic atmosphere.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/0377_bartolaccicopy1.jpgOrig filename = 203506_BDS35377A lush arrangement of orchids, calla lilies, roses and hydrangea greeted the guests on the Escort Card table.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/0318_bartolacci.jpgOrig filename = 204117_BDS35399Ed designed a romantic Chuppa for Renee & Nir. He used beautiful gauzy fabric, a few flower accents and a beautiful chandelier to ad drama and romance.2012-10-09T16:37:18+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/09/18/my-first-event-it-was-a-lot-of-hard-work/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/room.jpgroomhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/3-room.jpg3 ROOMHere are three picture representing the beginning, middle and final result of Saturdays event. It was amazing to me to see months of work get installed in about 12 hours. The end result was BEAUTIFUL!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cake-and-chand.jpgcake and chandEven the cake was well thought out for this party. My favorite baker (and former employer!) Ron Ben-Israel designed this fun creation to reflect Ed's designs. The Chandelier was a great focal point in the design bringing the client's logo and Ed's vision together. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/place-setting.jpgplace settingThe table setting, every little nuance was thought out, it's just as important as the overall decor of the room. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/escort-card-table.jpgescort card tableEd's sketch for the escort card table on the left and the end result on the right.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cotton-candy.jpgcotton candyNo detail goes unnoticed. Cotton candy was presented on mannequin heads that were brought out by dancers so the kids could take as they were dancing on the dance floor.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cocktails.jpgcocktailsSome of the other details that greeted guests' in the cocktail hour. Some of the these themes followed the party upstairs into the main ballroom of ThePlaza Hotel.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cocktail-bar-sculpture.jpgCocktail bar sculptureEd's sketch is on the left for a floral sculpture that greeted the guests' in the cocktail hour at The Plaza Hotel, on the right is the final product.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/process.jpgPROCESS2012-12-03T23:29:38+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/09/11/for-all-of-my-baking-friends/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/523541_401411856579596_308035234_n.jpg523541_401411856579596_308035234_n2013-05-24T14:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/09/10/up-for-a-challenge/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/4733_004.jpg4733_004A word of advice from Ed Libby: Use color wisely, if using an intense color, balance with a complimentary shade.2012-09-10T17:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/09/07/pick-a-color-and-go-with-it/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/lalavazquez-carmeloanthony_munaluchibride34.jpglalavazquez-carmeloanthony_munaluchibride34THe happy couple after saying there "I do's"! (photo courtesy of Bob & Dawn Davis Photography) https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/1.jpg1Left photo: Ed Libby's sketch for Lala & Carmelo's wedding service decor. Middle photo: Cake by Ron Ben Israel Right photo: The happy couple!2012-09-07T20:17:52+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/09/05/to-new-beginnings/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/288446_189742487755812_6033648_o1.jpg288446_189742487755812_6033648_oOne of Ed’s lush designs as featured in Grace Ormand wedding magazine, what is not inspiring about this! (photography by Lawrence Chan)2012-09-05T19:25:48+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/08/31/a-sweet-goodbye/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_5947.jpgIMG_59472012-09-01T08:38:56+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/08/10/friday-fun/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo.jpgphotoOur bakers can multitask...they can bake and chew gum at the same time....what talent!2012-08-19T15:34:30+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/08/02/its-time-for-a-change/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_53941.jpgIMG_5394https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_5394.jpgIMG_53942012-08-22T02:01:13+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/07/31/thanks-for-writing/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo.jpgphoto2012-08-23T17:49:38+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/07/24/guest-pastry-chef-in-the-bakery/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/zac.jpgZacHere is Zac with his sparkly blueberries. Visit him at David Burke Kitchen for some delicious treats. (http://www.davidburkekitchen.com) tell him Rebecca sent you!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/blueberry.jpgBlueberry1. You will need Blueberries, Luster Dust and edible Disco 2. Put blueberries in a big bowl 3. Spray with Luster Dust, move them around the bowl to make sure they are all covered 4. Sprinkle your edible Disco and toss around so they are evenly coated 5. Allow to dry on a parchment covered cookie sheet for a few minutes 6. VOILA! Disco covered blueberries make a sparkly finish to any delicious dessert!2012-07-24T17:23:03+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/07/16/congrats-are-in-order/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jay-bakery.jpgJay bakeryTop left photo: Jay is listening intently to Chef Francois Payard talking about piping techniques. Top right photo: Ron and Jay at the bakery. Bottom photo: Jay and the RBI Cakes crew looking at Jay's pot luck lunch on his last day at the bakery.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jay-james.jpgJay & JamesCongrats Jason & James! Photos courtesy of Priscilla (principal photographer of Leaf Shutter Studio. http://leafshutterstudio.com/2012-07-16T14:37:12+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/07/10/what-a-fun-sunday/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dinner.jpgdinnerA trip to the beach is not complete without going to Seabrook, NH to Brown's for lobster, steamers and lobster rolls. Of course to end our fantastic day, a scoop of homemade ice cream from Haywards in Nashua, NH before I went back to my parents house. It was a great weekend!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/beach.jpgbeachIt was a beautiful day at Hampton Beach State Park in New Hampshire, blue skies, great friends and old NH beach favorites!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sculptures.jpgsculpturesThe sculptures were really amazing, they pay just as much attention to detail as we do on our cakes.2012-08-05T19:26:51+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/07/02/is-that-color-i-am-seeing/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bec_60891.jpgBEC_6089Purple is a color we are seeing a lot of lately. It looks great in lighter as well as darker tones.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bec_7620.jpgBEC_7620One of the most dramatic colors of course is black. This is a very bold statement and we love it when our clients take the leap and go bold.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bec_7611.jpgBEC_7611Here is a really fun play on color. The ombre look is very trendy this season in you see it in fashion, hair color and on cakes too.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bec_6089.jpgBEC_6089https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bec_6051.jpgBEC_6051This particular cake is inspired by the brides shoes.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bec_3043.jpgBEC_3043A small cake for 50 can make an elegant statement by using a light green fondant and all white flowers. 2012-07-04T11:51:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/06/29/its-someones-birthday/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bec_8295.jpgBEC_8295Happy birthday Ron! Enjoy your special day!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photoa.jpgphotoaWhen it is your birthday here at RBI Cakes, you get to pick your birthday lunch, Ron choose sushi, one of his favorites and for dessert fresh summer berries with whipped cream. (From the can - really, it's Ron's favorite!)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo1.jpgphotoThe interns decided to have fun and get birthday props for Ron to celebrate his birthday.2012-07-01T03:03:40+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/06/20/please-understand-we-are-a-small-business/2012-07-26T00:53:18+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/06/14/special-visitors/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo.jpgphotoChristina is showing her parents a project that she is working. Her parents are so proud of her! (We are too...she does a good job!)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/13.jpg1In the top picture, our intern Christina is standing to the left and her Dad is explaining to Ron the various treats he has brought from La Carreta. Don't the look yummy!2012-10-06T18:22:04+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/06/13/something-sweet-2/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/21.jpg2Here is our finished cake. Not every design needs to be complicated. This cake is simple and sweet but has big impact with the colors and a few confectionary accents with the bubbles and bow. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/12.jpg1Our inspiration was this very cute advertisement for Dior. Our sketch is on the right.2012-06-20T08:37:20+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/06/08/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/11.jpg1Very clever! This plank of wood is is like a cake car seat! 2012-06-25T22:32:17+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/06/06/a-trip-to-new-orleans-for-work-of-course/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bec_5424.jpgBEC_5424The grand prize winner??? Was Bronwen Webber! She was awarded https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bec_5242.jpgBEC_5242Ron with the hosts of the evening, on his left, Tarig Hannah of Sucre in New Orleans and to his right Johnny Iuzzini. A special thank you goes out to Tariq, he was the one who coordinated the competition. Well done!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/7.jpg7These ladies really put on a great show! Left to right starting at the top: Madame Mystere, Bella Blue, Trixie Minx and Roxie le Rougehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/6.jpg6Top (l to r): Group shot of judges and contestants, Ron, Lee Schrager & Trixie, Jennifer Hannah & Ron. Middle: Jamie Peckenpaugh Executive Director of NOWFE & Ron, Ron with players form the New Orleans Saints football team, Ron with a team member from Pastry Chef Vanessa Fiorini. Bottom: Michelle Minyard, Ron & Chris Hanmer and the delicious chocolates from Sucre. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/5.jpg5Of course Ron had to jump in on the dancing fun, there were feathers after all...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/4.jpg4Pastry Chef Vanessa Fiorini was inspired by the Bella. For her cake tasting she presented a Flourless Chocolate Cake layered with Raspberry Gelee, Valrhona Dark Chocolate Mousse and Canadian Ice Wine Glitter Glaze.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/3.jpg3Pastry Chef Solandie Exantus of the Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans was inspired by the Burlesque Dancer Roxie. For his cake tasting he presented a Pound Cake with Passion Fruit & Bavarian Cream with a Dark Chocolate Ganache.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2.jpg2Pastry Chef Gonzalo Jimenez of the Hyatt New Orleans was inspired by Burlesque dancer Madame Mystere. His Pastry Chef partner for the competition prepared a Vanilla Butter Cake with Dulce de Leche Buttercream and Dark Chocolate Ganache.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1.jpg1Pastry Chef Bronwen Weber was inspired by the Dancer Trixie Minx. For her cake tasting she presented a Black & Butter Bourbon Praline Cake.2012-06-08T14:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/05/21/1616/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/12.jpg1Could this be Ron’s long lost twin? I think they were separated at birth….2012-05-21T21:12:47+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/05/18/our-latest-exciting-challenge/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bec_2949.jpgBEC_2949Here is Peter & Antonio's wedding cake all of the details were inspired from their invitation. 2012-05-30T16:47:30+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/05/16/soooo-busy/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_36631.jpgIMG_36632012-05-19T13:23:47+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/05/08/a-little-spring-is-in-the-air/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2.jpg2Our finished peony cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/11.jpg1Jason is doing a watercolor technique on flat sugar to later be applied on the cake.2012-06-09T21:59:37+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/05/03/watermarking-photos-yes-or-no/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1.jpg1Obviously the picture on the left is a little obnoxious with the watermark. We do have a watermark on the right photo, but light enough so you can still enjoy the details. 2012-05-05T17:33:52+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/30/to-sketch-or-not-to-sketch-its-a-good-question/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/28.jpg2Remember when I said that there is always an exception to every rule? I design wedding and birthday cakes for clients over the phone. They will get a very basic sketch from me that gives the idea of what we are going to do. These clients never set foot in our bakery and this is the easiest way to communicate with them. as you can see the cake on the left is so much better that the cake on the right.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/19.jpg1Here is a great example of why would need a sketch. This project was a little tricky and we needed to figure out how we could make everything stack up.2018-04-05T17:10:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/about/2014-05-14T16:51:02+00:00weekly0.6https://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/25/are-you-a-sweet-genius/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/screen-shot-2012-04-25-at-11-05-11-am.pngScreen Shot 2012-04-25 at 11.05.11 AMPhoto courtesy of the Food Network.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/screen-shot-2012-04-25-at-9-53-02-am.pngScreen Shot 2012-04-25 at 9.53.02 AMPhoto courtesy of the Food Network.2012-05-05T19:49:25+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/24/brides-magazine-asked-us-to-re-create-a-little-history/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5.jpg5It took 5 people and 160 man-hours to assemble this cake. In order to achieve the intricate details of the original design, many of the sugar molds used on the cake were overlapped with each other.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bec_9995.jpgBEC_9995Here is the finished cake. You will not in the original design that there were some posed people and cherubs that are not present on our cake. We find making people of of sugar a little creepy, so we opted to put sugar flowers on the cake instead. Our cake stands 42 inches tall.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4.jpg412 pounds of sugar paste were used to achieve the decor of this cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/34.jpg3This was the first wedding cake to ever use columns in the design. In these photos, Robin is putting together the very top of the cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/27.jpg2While we always appreciate the steady hand that can achieve free hand piping, Ron strives for a cleaner, 3-dimensional aspect of his cakes. We used 42 different molds to create the intricate details you see throughout the design. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/18.jpg1When we start a project, we direct it to get the proportions right and then enlarge it so we can make sure our confectionary decor will be to scale.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/558613_10150974203973574_111752518573_13160785_180554245_n.jpg558613_10150974203973574_111752518573_13160785_180554245_nHere is the sketch that Brides Magazine presented to us and asked us if it was possible to recreate this historical cake.2013-01-23T11:38:29+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/19/tip-of-the-day/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/17.jpg1Here are some examples of cakes that we used the steam technique on. It really does give the cake a nice glossy finish.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bec_2153.jpgBEC_2153The newest intern to our crew, Christina, holds the leaves under the steam. Not too close to the steam though, if any droplets of water should get on your finished sugar piece it will melt. So be careful when applying this technique!2012-04-19T15:17:00+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/18/we-observe-nature-and-execute-in-sugar/2012-04-25T07:26:22+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/17/field-trip-2/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bec_2057.jpgBEC_2057It was the perfect way to end our workweek. Excellent company, delicious food and lots of laughs! Thanks for the fun Autumn and Michael!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bec_2063.jpgBEC_2063We can't forget Scout!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/32.jpg3And for dessert we were treated to Carlos bakery treats! https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/25.jpg2What fantastic hosts! Thank you for inviting us over to meet your family!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15.jpg12012-04-17T19:17:52+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/13/a-trip-down-memory-lane/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dscn0390.jpgDSCN0390This is Ron's most copied cake. We have seen many variations of this design from cake bakers all over the world.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/24.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14.jpg12012-05-06T08:35:49+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/12/adding-a-little-drama-without-breaking-the-bank/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/13.jpg12012-04-17T19:52:29+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/09/field-trip-to-planet-marshmallow-in-manchester-nh/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0720.jpgIMG_0720Here I am with Gabby, Jess and Harrison. (Heather the owner had left earlier, she had worked all day...sorry I missed her!)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/31.jpg3On the left is the apple pie and on the right the caramel cheesecake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/12.jpg1Hot chocolate on a chilly evening.....https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/23.jpg22012-04-09T22:50:58+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/05/what-a-dayron-went-to-school/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bec_1298.jpgBEC_1298Here is Ron with the graduating students and instructors from City Harvest.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bec_1271.jpgBEC_1271After the crisp was baked, Ron dished out bowls to the kids so the could taste the fruits of their label. The kids loved their dessert!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/22.jpg2Ron and the kids whipped up a delicious apple crisp together. Ron was there to assist the kids in cutting, measuring and mixing. While the crisp was baking, the students also made a greek salad and had one last nutrition lesson before enjoying dessert. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/11.jpg1What a great group of kids - these happy faces greeted us for afternoon of cooking fun!2012-04-08T21:34:29+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/04/ron-is-not-only-a-baker/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bec_1003.jpgBEC_1003Not only can Ron bake and decorate a fabulous cake, but he can also appraise your wedding jewelry!2012-04-04T21:43:55+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/03/a-recipe-from-ron-calling-all-of-our-gluten-free-friends/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bec_0693.jpgBEC_0693Here is the finished cake. I can tell you that it is delicious! (and gluten free!)2012-05-13T11:54:54+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/04/02/a-happy-little-cake/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/21.jpg2There was a lot of texture and painting that went into the over look of this design.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bec_0929.jpgBEC_0929Here is our finished cake. Happy 1st birthday Davis!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1.jpg1Here are the details that our client Ashley wanted to see on the cake. Her son's favorite pictures from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-book.jpgthe very hungry caterpillar bookOne of my favorite kids books!2013-04-08T03:17:47+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/30/a-question-from-a-reader/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_0882.jpgBEC_0882Once the sugar flowers are completely dry, they are stood in plastic container. We try to keep our kitchen and production room as cool and dry as possible. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/15.jpg1Here are some of our flowers and buds in various states of drying. They must be completely dry before stored.2018-05-21T12:46:19+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/29/its-the-season-again/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/14.jpg12012-04-04T14:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/23/some-decorating-tips-from-ron/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_9011.jpgBEC_9011Using the vegetable shortening on the knife makes this process so much easier.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_8978.jpgBEC_8978You can see the large sheeter beside Robin, but she still uses the PVC pipe to aid her in covering cakes.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_88391.jpgBEC_8839We use a large clothing steamer at the bakery. (We only use distilled water in the steamer - you can purchase this at a drug store.)2012-03-24T16:51:15+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/21/extreme-flowers-in-savannah-ga/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mg_2018.jpg_MG_2018Here is the graduating class surrounded by Ron and their extreme flowers!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mg_1950.jpg_MG_1950Ron's lovely host, Minette Rushing is feeding Ron his morning treat.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/13.jpg1In the extreme flower class Ron taught his students how to make over sized roses and orchids and very small stephanotis and lilacs. 2012-03-21T16:47:20+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/19/sometimes-the-staff-tells-ron-what-to-do/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_0677.jpgBEC_0677Of course when he is finished, he has to sign off on his work. After all the boss wants to make sure that the work gets done. (The "boss" this week is Jason...)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_0676.jpgBEC_0676So here is Ron's list of "chores" for the week so to speak. After Jason goes through all of the orders for the month, he gives Ron his list. Do you see the little baby in the magnet above his list? That is Ron as a baby. :)2012-03-20T08:28:51+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/15/its-finally-here/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ron.jpgRon2012-03-16T08:03:34+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/13/what-are-the-interns-making-today/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_5248.jpgBEC_5248Here is a great example of how the petals are used on a cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/21.jpg2One of Jason's responsibilities here at the bakery is monitoring the interns work and instructing when necessary.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/12.jpg1So these delicate little rose petals go through a lot of different steps just to get to there final shape.2012-03-23T13:03:20+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/08/deciding-on-confectionary-decor/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bex_3278.jpgBEX_3278Flowers: Almost all weddings use flowers in the final design. This can be a wonderful source of inspiration. We make everything out of sugar so this now makes a wonderful keepsake as well.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_8839.jpgBEC_8839Invitations: There is always something in the invite that we can be inspired by. Maybe it’s the over all look of the invite or a few details that would look fancy in sugar. The invite was designed by Ceci New York.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_7577.jpgBEC_7577China/Dishware: Be different; be inspired by the china that the couple picks out together.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_1435.jpgBEC_1435Location: Always keep this in mind when designing. You don’t want to put something ultra modern in a very traditional ornate room or vice versa. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_5737.jpgBEC_5737Fashion: This is around us everyday. This is a great source of inspiration for design.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0225.jpgDSC_0225Color: Don’t be afraid of it. Adding color can add drama. (And it doesn’t cost you additional $$$)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0836.jpgDSC_0836Architecture: Clean and sleek or gilded and ornate. There are lots of elements here that can be brought into the design of the cake. This cake was made for a wedding at The Plaza Hotel.2012-03-09T13:27:34+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/07/what-do-you-do-with-a-grooms-cake/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/11.jpg1Here are a few groom's cakes we have done. My favorite is the Boba Fet cake in the top right hand corner.2012-03-07T21:07:36+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/06/something-sweet/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2.jpg2The finished cake. Hundreds of delicate sugar flowers were applied to create the wreath affect that around each tier. The topper was created with wired flowers.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1.jpg1Our confectionary artist, Sarah, created the vines with water, a steady hand and a "noodle" (made of sugar paste). Then applied the delicate sugar flowers to create the swag wreath around each tier.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/3.jpg32012-03-13T16:11:25+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/05/get-ready/2012-03-29T19:53:39+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/02/scrap-bucket/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_2648.jpgIMG_26482012-03-02T20:43:01+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/03/01/how-do-they-keep-it-all-organized/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_6626.jpgBEC_6626The one thing we can make way in advance are the sugar flowers. Once our clients approve their contracts, we can go into production.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_2995.jpgBEC_2995The one thing we can make way in advance are the sugar flowers. One our clients approve their contracts, we can go into production making the flowers in advance.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_0284.jpgBEC_0284Once the flowers have been pulled for the order, they get boxed and put on the shelf and wait are awaiting the next step in the cake decorating process.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bec_0282.jpgBEC_0282Jason's written list of all the sugar flowers that need to get done for the next 6 weeks.2012-03-02T18:10:18+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/29/your-client-tells-you-that-your-cake-will-be-outside-in-a-tent-in-august/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_2175.jpgBEC_2175Even though this cake was delivered on October 1, the weather was unseasonable warm. The wedding started at 6pm and we waited with the refrigerated van for a few hours before setting up 30 minutes before the guests' entered the tent for the reception.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/12.jpg1This was a delivery that we did out in the Hamptons. The cakes were refrigerated overnight in sealed boxes and were delivered in a refrigerated van. All of these measures help keep the cakes cold and makes it easier to transport without coming to room temperature. The photo on the right shows our delivery man, Ed wheeling the base of the cake to the tent.2012-04-04T00:38:42+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/22/my-birthday-cake/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0174.jpgBEC_0174My cute little cake! I love it! So what flavors did I choose? It's a gluten free vanilla cake with coconut and lemon curd butter creams. YUMMY!!!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0172.jpgBEC_0172Thank you Lauren for designing my cute little birthday cake!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/11.jpg1Lauren did molded pearls on the cake in different sizes and different shades of pink. She also blinded it out a little with some "disco".2012-02-25T15:44:05+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/21/never-a-day-goes-by-without-a-lesson/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0077.jpgBEC_0077Marisa is applying royal icing to the tops of the dowels before she stacks the top tier.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0071.jpgBEC_0071Our production manager Jason is showing Marisa how to measure the tiers when stacking a cake so it's even all the way around.2012-02-22T15:17:04+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/17/destruction-of-a-display-cake/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0006.jpgBEC_0006One last look...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0022.jpgBEC_0022So to make it fit, Jeffrey took a hammer to it.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0020.jpgBEC_0020We tried to fit the bottom of the cake in the trash can, but it didn't quite work out. Ron gave it one last hug.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0017.jpgBEC_0017https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0012.jpgBEC_0012It's going to be ok Ron, we will make more, I promise!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0009.jpgBEC_0009Our head chef Jeffrey dropping the top part of the display cake in the garbage.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0004.jpgBEC_0004https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_0002.jpgBEC_0002Ron longingly looking up at the cake in question (it's the one in the middle)2012-02-22T19:57:58+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/16/hes-back/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ron-ben-israel-host-food-network-sweet-genius-1-original.jpgRon-Ben-Israel-host-Food-Network-Sweet-Genius-1-originalThe second season of Sweet Genius premieres on Thursday, March 15 10pm (est). Tune and watch! (photo courtesy of the Food Network)2012-02-18T23:35:29+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/15/lets-talk-china/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/details.jpgdetailsClose up of the intricate tiling work.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_7577.jpgBEC_7577Here is the cake and the Hermes china that we were inspired by.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_7060.jpgBEC_7060Our Production Manager, Jason took on this particular cake challenge. there was a lot of tile work involved!2012-02-17T16:38:33+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/13/i-know-i-have-been-working-with-ron-a-long-time/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2361.jpgIMG_23612012-02-17T15:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/10/before-after/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ron-chocolate-face.jpgRon Chocolate FaceThis month Ron is featured in Food Network Magazine demonstrating how to make his delicious chocolate cake. As a thank you - the magazine sent over a chocolate version of the cover. On the left Ron is getting started on this very large bar of chocolate and on the right it's very obvious that this man enjoys his sweets!!!2012-03-07T03:43:06+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/10/so-happy-to-see-color/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/flowers.jpgflowersA beautiful pop of color - these flowers made me feel warm inside!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1.jpg1It was nice to see a punch of color in the chilly days of winter. Thanks Ovando – just beautiful!2012-02-10T17:08:03+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/08/make-sure-you-get-what-you-are-promised/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_9472.jpgBEC_94722012-02-08T16:22:55+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/07/how-many-tiers-do-i-get/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_4246.jpgBEC_4246Here is a 6 stacked round tier cake for 300.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bec_4007.jpgBEC_4007Here is a 3 stacked round tier cake for 50 people.2012-02-07T20:43:33+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/01/30/one-stop-shopping-for-the-bride/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/friends-copy.jpgfriends copy(From top to bottom and left to right) Xochitl Gonzalez of AAB, Anthony Luscia of Martha Stewart Weddings, our client turned event planner Tamara Sanford, Annie Lee of Daughter of Design, Mara Urshel owner of Kleinfeld’s, Ron chatting up a bride and groom from Canada, Allan Zepeda (fabulous photographer and friend!), Marcia Selden of Marcia Selden Catering and Mel Barlow of Mel & Co.2012-02-07T17:31:53+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/02/02/a-rose-leaf/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/rose-leaves.jpgrose leavesEverything we do here at the bakery has its own process. This is the second step of the rose leaf process, the dusting. The last step is a dip in sugar shellac to make the leaves shiny.2012-02-16T17:34:04+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/01/26/my-favorite-client/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/family.jpgfamilyIt's always fun reconnecting with our clients. It's fun to see them grow as a couple and into a family. Grandma came along for the visit as well and we all had fun planning Benjamin's cake together.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tasting.jpgtastingThis is little Benjamin trying cake for the first time...he really enjoyed it!2012-02-04T13:30:41+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/01/23/look-who-came-to-visit/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bec_7092.jpgBEC_7092Thanks for stopping by today on your day off....your staff kind of misses you...2012-01-24T00:00:33+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/01/20/my-friendly-reminder/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bec_6665.jpgBEC_6665All of our cakes boxed up and ready to go. (Please note that these are display cakes in the boxes (which need to be protected as well!) so stacking the small ones on top of each other is ok. We do not recommend doing this with real cakes.)2012-01-21T06:15:04+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/01/19/tools-how-do-you-use-them/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tools.jpgtoolsIf you don't have the tools to provide the curves you need, then improvise. Use spoons to mimic curves in nature. Use different size knitting needles or toothpicks turn a stiff edge to a gentle curve.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rose.jpgRoseThe real rose is on the left. Ron's sugar roses are on the right. His challenge is getting the curve of the petals to be delicate and fragile, just like in nature.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bec_4592.jpgBEC_4592Ron at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden examining Cherry Blossoms.2012-01-20T17:25:22+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/01/17/our-learning-is-never-done/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bec_6076.jpgBEC_6076Here are the tools that Ron use's for making sugar roses.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ron-sarah.jpgRon & SarahRon is teaching Sarah the craft of Sugar Roses. HIs process is always very hands on so he can maintain the consistency in his flowers.2015-01-04T19:05:34+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/01/11/we-have-minimum-prices-for-a-reason/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/car-cakes.jpgcar cakesThe cake on the left is something that you can expect from a grocery store bakery. The cake on the right is something that you can expect from a customized bake shop. (This was a cake that we made for my nephew's birthday.)2012-02-01T18:26:26+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/01/05/simple-and-elegant/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/boxing.jpgboxingJason and our driver John on location taking the cake out of the box and setting up in the ballroom of the Plaza Hotel.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/putting-it-together.jpgputting it togetherJason and Jeffrey putting the cake together before it goes to the location.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/fred-marcus.jpgFred MarcusHere is the cake on location at the Plaza Hotel. It fits the space beautifully and coordinates with the floral decor. (Photo courtesy of Fred Marcus Studios)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/studio.jpgstudioHere is the cake in the studio. The "details" on this cake for us are the flowers. The one thing Ron insists upon is how realistic our flowers look. The staff takes the time to research in books and visiting the flower market to make sure they are getting as many details as possible.2012-01-20T01:50:58+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/01/04/time-to-fill-the-boxes/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1.jpg1Robin & Jeffrey making stephanotis.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bec_6650.jpgBEC_6650We don't like empty boxes!2012-01-04T21:13:33+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2012/01/03/happy-new-year/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bec_6653.jpgBEC_66532012-01-05T18:49:39+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/12/22/remember-the-stapler/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/21.jpg2Ron using he new stapler for the first time. othttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12.jpg1The look on Ron's face was priceless as he opened his new stapler, he was happy and conflicted all at the same time!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/photoc.jpgphotocRon opening up his new stapler. 2011-12-24T09:46:37+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/12/20/wait-youre-a-bakery-but-you-made-latkes/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/3.jpg3It was a fun evening had by all and supported a worthy cause!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/11.jpg1The event took place in the BAM Center Cafe at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. In the middle photo is Ron and his staff before the event begins. The photo on the right is Robin testing our her brûlée torches.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2.jpg2Ron’s Parsnip Latke Brûlée recipe: 1 large russet (baking) potato (8 to 10 oz) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 medium parsnips (1 lb total), peeled and coarsely grated 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Peel potato and coarsely grate into a bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to combine. Place grated potato on towel, then gather up corners to form a sack and twist tightly to wring out as much liquid as possible. Stir potato together with parsnips, flour, eggs, chives, salt, and pepper until combined well. Cook in vegetable oil about 1 ½ minutes on each side. Before serving, sprinkle with granulated sugar and torch to caramelize. 2011-12-20T20:53:45+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/12/15/there-are-fruits-and-veggies-on-that-cake/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/food-arts_071108.jpgUntitled-3Ron's conception of Dutch Still Life in cake form.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_42041.jpgDSC_4204https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/collage1.jpgcollageClose ups of the fruits and vegetables that were created out of sugar for the spiral cascade. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cake1.jpgcakeHis inspiration on the left and the finished cake on the right. The cake board is a confectionary "gilded" frame that you would see on a still life portrait.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_4204.jpgDSC_4204https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/collage.jpgcollagehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cake.jpgcake2012-01-03T22:06:06+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/12/13/an-enchanted-garden/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/on-location.jpgon locationRon delivered this cake to the Plaza Hotel, he wanted to see how the ballroom was transformed into an English garden. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/1.jpg1Ron left no detail out as he designed this cake. The gilded moldings on the confectionary urn's surfaces reflect those from an old English garden. The bright colored flowers complete the design.2012-04-24T20:41:54+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/12/09/decorating-cakes-in-any-language/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bec_5761.jpgBEC_5761Yoko takes all of her notes in Japanese. 2011-12-09T20:14:08+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/12/08/how-does-he-do-that/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/process.jpgProcessHere is a mold that Ron made earlier this year. There are many steps to this process, this collage of photos only highlights a few off them.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dress.jpgdressThis is from a wedding earlier on this year, note the similarity in the lace on the dress and the lace crafted in sugar on the cake.2011-12-09T21:15:48+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/12/01/inspired-by-pop-culture/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/photo-11.jpgphoto-1Chelsea surprising Will with his groom's cake! (photo courtesy of Brian Dorsey)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/untitled-1.jpgUntitled-1All of the details on this cake were inspired by Brittos bright and vibrant work.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/photo-1.jpgphoto-1https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bec_5700-copy.jpgBEC_5700 copyRon was very pleased with the end result. The cake was very colorful and we captured the moments Chelsea wanted.2011-12-06T03:43:41+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/30/oh-christmas-tree/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/chrsitmas-tree.jpgchrsitmas treeI love my pink tree, it stands about 2 feet tall and has pink lights on it as well. It's a little bit of holiday happy in my apartment...2011-12-04T07:52:36+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/29/cake-flavors-whom-are-we-trying-to-please/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/p1010380.jpgP1010380Ron suggests serving the same flavor of cake to all of your guests. Treat the cake like a "composed" dessert. Mix up cake and buttercream flavors to give your guests an unexpected surprise. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ingredients.jpgingredientsOf course we love our eggs and butter! But can accommodate some dietary restrictions.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bec_5916.jpgBEC_5916Our chef Robin checking to see if the chocolate cake is done.2011-11-29T21:46:09+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/24/in-making-a-small-cake-i-learned-a-big-lesson/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/p1010842.jpgP1010842My first attempt decorating a little cake Ron Ben-Israel Cakes style.2011-12-06T03:29:19+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/23/ron-doesnt-just-make-cakes/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/image003.jpgimage003The finished pudding.....enjoy!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/image002.jpgimage002Some of the ingredients Ron used the day of the filming.2011-11-23T13:42:14+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/22/sweet-genius-part-deux/2012-03-24T23:04:18+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/21/the-top-tier/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/tamara.jpgTamaraWe did Tamra & Mike's wedding cake last year. Here are a few photos from the first anniversary celebration. You can read all about it her: https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/0785_alcancia.jpg0785_AlcanciaHere is Tamra & Mike cutting the cake at their reception. (Photo courtesy of Brian Dorsey)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/top-tiers.jpgtop tiersTop tiers from a variety of cakes that we produced at the bakery.2011-11-21T21:23:45+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/17/make-a-statement/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bec_1070.jpgBEC_1070Our friend Eyal Tessler of In Any Event brought his clients' Sara & Kevin in for a design session with Ron. Through discussing their receptions design elements, this is the creation Ron came up with. Their wedding reception was at one of my favorite venues, 620 Loft & Garden, a beautiful event space that overlooks Rockefeller Center.2011-11-21T13:07:51+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/16/did-i-really-just-say-that/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/p1010839.jpgP10108392011-11-17T14:57:11+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/15/submitting-an-application-for-an-internship%e2%80%a6-some-do%e2%80%99s-don%e2%80%99ts%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bec_4524.jpgBEC_4524A well presented application is a great "first impression". It shows you paid attention to the directions and took the time to put together a thoughtful interpretation of your work with a well written cover letter, resume and photos of your work.2011-11-18T06:15:56+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/14/what-is-ron-doing-today/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ron-fn-shoot.jpgRon - FN shootRon is on location baking his Monday away!!!2012-02-07T21:09:44+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/11/color-is-so-pretty%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/fotw.jpgFOTWFlower arrangement by our friends at Flowers of the World.2011-11-15T18:09:38+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/10/fondant-or-buttercream/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bex_9393-copy.jpgBEX_9393 copyUsing fondant enables us to create intricate designs from being inspired by the lace on a brides dress. If were to do this on buttercream, it would not have the same effect.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/details.jpgdetailsUsing fondant allows to work on a clean and smooth canvas.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bec_3145-copy.jpgBEC_3145 copyI am not aloud to tell you too many secrets, but I can tell you that we use Satin Ice fondant. Ron has used this for many years. It tastes great and is consistent to work with.2011-12-13T13:26:03+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/08/our-clients-got-married-on-conan-o%e2%80%99brien/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cake.jpgCakeThe cake was three tiers in white fondant with lavender confectionary bands and bows with a bright orange sugar poppy. The flavors was vanilla cake with caramel buttercream.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/conan.jpgConanDavid and Scott during their ceremony on the Conan O'Brien Show.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/conan_same-sex_wedding.jpgConan_same-sex_weddingOur clients David & Scott.2011-11-08T17:52:20+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/03/seriously-you-can-never-run-out-of-inspiration%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/tastemakers.jpgtastemakerssdfdshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/event.jpgevent(left to right) Xochitl Gonzalez of Always a Bridesmaid, myself and stylist for "Tastemakers" photo shoot Eric Hildebrand, Mayra Castillo of Always a Bridesmaid, Ron & Ceci of Ceci New York, Marcy Blum and Lord Wedgewood, Ron and Ceci Johnson2011-11-08T04:47:26+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/02/some-interesting-facts-about-ron-ben-israel%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ronjump1.jpgRonJumpThis is Ron jumping in the air...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/rose.jpgroseRon's favorite kind of sugar flowers to make are roses.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ronjump.jpgRonJumphttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kitchen.jpgKitchenThis Ron's kitchen in his apartment. Note all of the red.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/jason-de-jesus-pereira.jpgJason De Jesus PereiraHere is Ron with one of our former interns Jason in class.2011-11-03T00:24:36+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/11/01/halloween-party-caution-you-will-see-ron-with-blonde-hair/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/in-any-event-party.jpgIn Any Event Party2011-11-01T15:32:40+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/28/ron-is-teaching-in-canada-at-flour-confections/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/screen-shot-2011-10-28-at-3-51-56-pm.pngScreen Shot 2011-10-28 at 3.51.56 PM2013-04-25T16:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/27/the-kitchen-is-bustling-today%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kitchen.jpgKitchenAlternating Vanilla & Chocolate Cakes with Cinnamon Cappuccino and Cookies n't Cream Fillings with Dark Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate Pearls. YUMMY!2011-10-27T22:07:58+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/26/it-seems-like-we-are-always-looking-ahead%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/p1010507.jpgP10105072011-10-27T02:50:03+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/25/a-little-bit-of-history%e2%80%a6ron%e2%80%99s-that-is/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bec_3138.jpgBEC_3138Like any good student, you must have good references. One of Ron's most trusted references is The Cake Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum. He used his copy so much he actually took it out of the book binding, 3-hole punched in and put it in a binder for easier access. Rose of course has given him newer copies, but this copy in the binder sits in our from office with our other reference books. Ron also had lots of recipes from other people encouraging him to try different things. There is a recipe from Chef Dieter Schorner from 1998 from the French Culinary Institute, where Ron now teaches.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cards.jpgcardsSome of Ron's hand written recipe cards from when he first started baking.2012-10-28T00:18:36+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/20/ron-is-sharing-another-step-by-step/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bec_4033.jpgBEC_403311. Finish cake with confectionary cherries (can be made out of marzipan, sugar paste or Satin Ice Fondant).https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10.jpg1010. French Dot - roll small balls of paste; moisten the back with water, and using a toothpick apply to the cake. Add a little pressure with the toothpick to mark a hole in the center of each ball.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/9.jpg99. Satin Stitch - moisten area with water using your paintbrush, apply noodle strip in one direction and cut with xacto knife.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/8.jpg88. Straight Stitch: - apply one noodle strip and cut in the same fashion for a split stitch.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/7.jpg77b. Using a pair of small sharp edged scissors, snip into the paste noodles.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/7a.jpg7a7a. Split Stitch - adhere two noodle strips to the scored lines on the cake, using a fine brush, moisten the back with water.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bec_4076.jpgBEC_40766. Use these 4 techniques to achieve embroidery effects on the cake surfaces - use one or a combination of all four. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/5.jpg55. Fill extruder/clay gun with colored sugar paste. You could use pre-colored Satin Ice Fondant or tint some Satin Ice gum paste.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/4.jpg44. Pin parchment template to cake and score your design. Remove parchment.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/3.jpg33. Draw design on parchment template. Here we were inspired by vintage crewelwork from Turkey. 2016-01-31T01:29:19+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/19/978/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/desserts2.jpgdessertsThe delicious desserts of the evening (from left to right): Canollhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/chefs1.jpgchefsAll of the chefs of the evening being recognized by Jilly Stevens, our favorite Executive Director of City Harvest.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/friends2.jpgfriendsThis event is always fun for the chefs. It's the one place where the can catch up with each other! (from left to right starting at the top) https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/rbi.jpgrbiWe brought a duo of autumn cakes: Apple Bourbon Cake with Vanilla Bean & Pecan Fillings and Cranberry Almond Cake with Coffee & Creme di Caramel Fillings plated with a Dulce de Leche sauce. Helping us out for the evening were to lovely interns from Australia Renee and Charlotte and of course Ron and myself having our usual good time.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/miss-usa.jpgmiss usaThe highlight of my evening was when Miss U.S.A. came over and put her sash on Ron. And then in true Ron fashion he started to feed her cake. It was a great way to end a very fun evening!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/friends1.jpgfriendsThis event is always fun for the chefs. It's the one place where the can catch up with each other! (from left to right)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/food.jpgfoodSome of the delicious dishes I tried (from left to right): Scarpetta Yellowtail with Olio di Zenzero & flaked Sea Salt, Bar Basque Black Cod Confit in Olive Oil with Cauliflower & Smoked Cavier, Great Performances Mushroom & Truffle Pizza topped with Quail Egg, Caviarteria Caviar & Smoked Salmon on Watermelon, Blue Hill Forono Beets with Blue Hill Yogurt.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/desserts1.jpgdessertshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/chefs.jpgchefs2011-10-26T13:14:47+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/18/966/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/purple-dress2.jpgpurple dressThis is one of my favorite designs by Randi Rahm. She dressed Carrie Underwood in this beautiful gown for the 2010 Country Music Association music awards.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/purple-dress1.jpgpurple dresshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sugar-details.jpgsugar detailsSome confectionary details from dresses we have been inspired by.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/randi.jpgrandihttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/purple-dress.jpgpurple dresshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dresses.jpgdressesSome close ups of the beautiful design work on Randi's dresses. Each bead is hand sewn and can take months to complete one garment.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dress-details.jpgdress detailsHer collection includes some beautiful wrap dresses, silhouettes inspired by the 1940's, hand painted lace that and 3-dimensional flowers that "pop" off the fabric. 2011-10-18T17:01:03+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/14/we-only-have-so-much-room%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/p1010346.jpgP1010346Here she is our prized ribbon cart!2011-10-20T02:55:20+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/12/wedding-on-a-farm%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bec_1594.jpgBEC_1594Tess & John's cake on location at Blue Hill.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/grouping.jpgGroupingThis was a really fun cake for the staff. All of these vignettes represent things that can be found on the Blue Hill farm.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bluehillstonebarns_540.jpgbluehillstonebarns_540Please visit their website here: http://www.bluehillfarm.com/2011-10-20T23:10:48+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/11/sweet-genius-premiere-party%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/viewing1.jpgviewingThe International Culinary Center was the perfect place to watch the first Episode of Ron's new show. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/21.jpg2Delicious treats were provided by Francois Payard, Jacques Torres, Chef Cynthia Peithman, Chef Zac Young, Alex Elman Wines, Paul Goerg Champagne & https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/viewing.jpgviewinghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/friends.jpgFriendsSome of our friends that came to watch the premiere...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/1.jpg1Getting ready for the party...2011-10-15T22:04:05+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/05/delivery/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/light-house1.jpgLight houseAfter we were done setting up the cake we decided to go the very end of Long Island, we were 4 miles away and our driver Ed had never seen the lighthouse. It was a great night for a wedding!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sights.jpgsightsOn the drive out the scenery is always beautiful.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/loading.jpgloadingLoading up the van before we head out on the road.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/light-house.jpgLight househttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ed.jpgEdOur driver Ed is trained in setting up cakes as well. It takes two of us to set up on sight.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/details.jpgDetailsThe color palette was a fun one. Bright oranges with a deep blue are perfect for an early fall wedding.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cake.jpgCakeWhen Ron designed the cake with the client, it was important to incorporate a few understated nautical motifs on the cake.2011-10-12T19:17:03+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/10/04/how-%e2%80%9csweet%e2%80%9d-it-is%e2%80%a6the-sweet-event-that-is%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/zac-ron.jpgzac & ronOn the left I am with Ron and on the right my friend Zac Young who I also like to call my "Pocket Chef". He makes the best donuts!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bec_2107.jpgBEC_2107It was a fun night and we all had a great night!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/collage1.jpgcollageRon was having a fun night meeting up with his favorite colleagues, seeing our clients and meeting fans!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/interns1.jpgInternsOur interns working hard. Thank you Katie & Michael!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/rbi-cakes.jpgrbi cakesWe presented a duo of cakes: Godiva Chocolate Cake with Mascarpone & Salted Pistachio Fillings and Almond Cake with Brown Sugar & Apple Fillings garnished with a Cranberry Orange Compotehttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/payard.jpgPayardL to R: Chef Francois and myself, FPB (Francois Payard Bakery) presented a roasted strawberry tiramisu with a basil syrup (in the pipette), in the group photo: L to R: Frederic Serol, Francois Payard, Ron Ben-Israel, Rebecca Dorfman & Yvette Hakim https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/interns.jpgInternshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/elisa.jpgElisaOur good friend Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes was right across the way from us. She presented the guests with Godiva White Chocolate Push Pops and impromptu dancing with Ron.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/desserts.jpgdesserts(From L to R) MAS (farmhouse) Date Cake with Cinnamon Caramel, Cranberry Compote and Yougurt Mousse JEAN GEORGES Godiva Chocolate & Praline Pop with Cranberry MAD MAC Selection of Macarons ABE & ARTHUR’S French Toast Bread Pudding with Godiva Chocolate Chip Butter Pecan Ice Cream COLICCHIO & SONS Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Tart with Banana Malted Milk PARK AVENUE AUTUMN Aged Goat Cheese Mouse with Caramelized Apples KYOTOFU Pear & Cranberry Anmitsu with Shiro-An Creamhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/collage.jpgcollage2011-10-09T14:48:41+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/29/who-are-%e2%80%9cthey%e2%80%9d-to-criticize/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/premier_092211.jpgpremier_092211Ron and Rebecca at the premier party of Sweet Genius.2011-10-29T07:16:08+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/27/variations-on-a-theme%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bec_9577.jpgBEC_9577Ron suggested the sugar topper of flowers so the white shimmery details can be featured. He added a few blooms to the cake ledges and tray to add a touch of whimsy.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/details1.jpgdetailsTry white pearl shimmer for a more fresh and modern take on the old classic.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/gold-and-silver.jpggold and silverGold and silver details are beautiful on any cake - but don't be afraid to try something new!2014-08-26T12:28:38+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/26/we-love-color/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/13.jpg1Even using a pastel color makes a lovely impact against the white flowers, if your client is more daring, be bold and use black to fondant their cake.2011-09-26T20:58:22+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/19/a-birthday-cake-delivery%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/details.jpgdetailsElayne likes the color pink and all things Parisian. This was the inspiration for her birthday cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/details-2.jpgdetails 2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cake.jpgcakeHappy birthday Elayne, I hope you had a wonderful celebration!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/location.jpglocationA beautiful view for Elayne's birthday party on the left and the flowers that were chosen for the celebration.2011-09-25T13:26:07+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/15/what-does-it-take-to-put-the-month-together%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bec_1045.jpgBEC_1045Putting my packing slips together.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bec_1043.jpgBEC_1043Two piles of packing slips are made, one for the kitchen and one for the production room. I put sticky notes on each of them letting them know when specific pieces of information have been requested and when they can expect it.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bec_1042.jpgBEC_1042Putting the client's details together.2011-09-15T16:59:07+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/12/this-phone-call-takes-the-cake%e2%80%a6/2011-12-17T20:17:12+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/10/911%e2%80%a6-i-don%e2%80%99t-really-talk-about-it%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bex_8709-copy.jpgBEX_8709 copyI took this picture in 2010 of the memorial lights.2011-09-14T02:25:32+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/09/you-are-talking-about-inspiration-again-we-talk-about-it-all-the-time/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/12.jpg1Color makes us very happy. We love the white wedding cakes we do. But we also love it when our clients are not afraid of color.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sofia-detals-with-logo.jpgsofia detals with logoRon's wanted the cake to have the same feeling the invitation did. To achieve this, edible color powders were used to highlight and low-light the sugar molds.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bec_8946.jpgBEC_8946Sofia & Chris's invites designed by Ceci New York.2011-11-07T06:29:13+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/08/sales-calls-out-of-the-blue%e2%80%a6-you-know-my-not-so-favorite-thing%e2%80%a6/2012-03-06T23:18:38+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/05/it-says-rsvp-for-a-reason%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1000826.jpgP1000826A beautiful RSVP card from our friend Ceci New York.2012-10-06T04:36:12+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/02/impromptu-dancing/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/11.jpg1Not only is he one of the best bakers in town, but could also lead a kick line for the Rockettes!2011-09-13T17:55:15+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/09/01/what-do-you-put-this-thing-on/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1.jpg12011-09-07T13:27:08+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/31/a-few-questions-answered-by-ron%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/teaching.jpgteachingWe offer a very competitive internship at the bakery. Ron takes time out from working with the staff to sit with interns and teach them specific flowers.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ladies.jpgladiesTwo Industry greats are Ron's teachers: Martha Stewart and Betty Van Norstrand.2011-09-06T02:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/30/sweet-genius-yep-that%e2%80%99s-my-boss-and-the-title-of-his-new-tv-show/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/210990_238900629487699_236353689742393_701856_6683593_o.jpg210990_238900629487699_236353689742393_701856_6683593_oRon on set with the film and production crew of "Sweet Genius".https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/25.jpg2Ron on set with his contestants.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/17.jpg1The many faces of Ron on his new television show!2011-10-07T13:01:07+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/26/there-is-a-hurricane-coming-let%e2%80%99s-discuss-delivering-cakes%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bec_8982.jpgBEC_8982Ron built some special shelving units in the kitchen to be able to store the boxes we use for delivering all of our cakes.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bec_6015.jpgBEC_6015Delivering a cake to The Plaza Hotel in New York City. As much as I love the city I live in, do you know how much smog and grime is in the air? That is why the cake is a box, to keep it clean!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/16.jpg12011-09-06T08:47:00+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/25/thanks-ron/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bec_8832.jpgBEC_8832Ron took me to see "Anything Goes" this year right after Sutton Foster won the Tony award for best actress in a musical. It's one of the best shows I have ever seen on Broadway. And now I have a signed Playbill form the cast. I AM SO EXCITED!!!!! Thanks Ron!2011-08-25T19:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/24/a-visit-from-one-of-the-best%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fun.jpgFunAt the end of his visit, Ron wanted to go outside and see François motorcycle pretend to ride on it and have his picture on it. And some how I ended up on the motorcycle too...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/talking.jpgtalkingRon, François and our head chef Jeffrey also discussed how to stack cakes - specifically our "topsy-turvy" cake. Not your traditional cake structure and something he would like to talk about for his own lecture.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/sharing.jpgsharingWhile walking around the bakery with Ron, Chef François asked questions about our techniques as well as sharing some of his own. He demonstrated his piping skills with pipping gel on a one of our work surfaces.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/treats.jpgtreatsHow did the staff get to start their work day? Chef François brought them some baked treats from his own bakery. Delicious croissants and a classic french pear tart - yes please!2011-08-25T02:31:29+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/22/friends-and-cake-scraps/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/15.jpg1What a delicious way to end the day! Sitting out in my friend Sharon and Dave's backyard on a cool summer night sipping cocktails and making cake scrap desserts.2011-09-13T18:12:35+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/19/some-of-my-favorite-cakes-from-this-summer%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/5.jpg5https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/41.jpg4https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/33.jpg3https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/24.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/untitled-1.jpgUntitled-12011-08-19T14:55:43+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/17/technology-comes-in-handy%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bec_7896.jpgBEC_7896Our chef Robin cutting the tops off of almond cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bec_7893.jpgBEC_78932012-07-08T17:55:32+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/18/it%e2%80%99s-summer-perfect-time-for-fresh-flavors%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/23.jpg2(Left to right) Lemon cake with fresh lemon curd buttercream. Peach cobbler cake with pecan and vanilla buttercreams. Almond cake with coconut buttecream and dark chocolate ganache.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/14.jpg1Fresh yummy fruits at the market. Visit local farmers markets to see what's fresh, talk to farmers about there favorite flavors of combinations. Be inspired by local produce.2012-10-06T04:09:42+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/16/how-to-decorate-a-sweet-wedding-cake-really-this-is-a-step-by-step/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bex_5615.jpgBEX_5615https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/14-bex_5633.jpg14-BEX_563314. A sweet and romantic blue and ivory cake!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/13-bex_5608.jpg13-BEX_560813.Mix powdered shimmer colors with clear alcohol and paint all decorations to a satiny finish.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/12-bex_5572.jpg12-BEX_557212. Apply a band of Satin Ice Blue fondant around the middle tier. Then attach bows, tails and the knot by inserting wires and moistening backs of the decorations to secure.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/11-bex_5568.jpg11-BEX_556811. Prepare two tails & a small strip for the knot. Those will be applied to the cake while still flexible.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/10-bex_5554.jpg10-BEX_555410. Roll Blue Satin Ice fondant and cut into strips. Moisten the edges with water, place a wire or a skewer, fold the ends and fasten while cinching into a loop. Let loops dry sideways. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/9-bex_5517.jpg9-BEX_55179. Using the quilted pattern as a guide, apply the blossoms in a Swiss dot pattern.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/8-bex_5494.jpg8-BEX_54948. Roll small balls of Blue Satin Ice fondant and attach to the center of each flowers with a bit of water.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/7-bex_5473.jpg7-BEX_54737. Cup flowers with a ball tool against a piece of soft foam. Set flowers aside to dry.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/6-bex_5455.jpg6-BEX_54556. Roll out white Satin Ice Gum Paste and cut out flowers using a small blossom cutter.2014-08-12T23:13:42+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/15/happy-birthday-dad/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/32.jpg3My Dad opening his certificate for his Fenway Park brick. My Dad and I on the right with his cake, of course it's filled with his favorites: chocolate cake with crunchy peanut butter filling, gooey caramel and dark chocolate ganache. Happy birthday Dad!!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/22.jpg2Family and friends made this day very special. My Dad had a great time chatting it up with everyone! ONe of his gifts from a family friend was an "x-large" remote for the television.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/13.jpg1I had fun decorating for Dad's party, I hand cut his birthday banner and made little labels for all of the food dishes.2011-08-16T04:41:17+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/11/a-little-field-trip-in-soho%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/4.jpg4François and Fernanda were married at One Woman Vineyards in Southold, NY. A grape themed wedding cake was perfect!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/31.jpg3A full staff is a happy staff! Thank you François for sending over all of the delicious treats. The staff loved it!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/21.jpg2If you are ever in NYC visit FPB on 116 West Houston Street. You will not be disappointed!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/12.jpg1My delicious assortment of French macarons from François Payard's bakery FPB.2011-08-12T01:55:47+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/10/really/2011-10-23T16:05:52+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/05/growing-our-partnerships%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/11.jpg1What a great evening!2011-08-05T18:03:19+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/03/a-special-guest-in-the-bakery%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bec_5795.jpgBEC_5795Thanks for coming to visit us Maddie! https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/3.jpg3Ron and Miss Madeline.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/2.jpg2Miss Madeline concentrating really hard on frosting her cakes. (We actually used cake scrapes and cutters to make our own custom small cake tiers for Madeline to frost - this is also a fun idea for little kids parties so your scraps don't go to waste.)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1.jpg1Ron showed Madeline around the bakery and gave her a little insight as to what he did everyday. She also had the chance to make her Aunt Sharon and herself a little yummy snack in our kitchen.2011-08-03T17:18:43+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/08/02/busy-season-round-two%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bec_5773.jpgBEC_5773Buttercream flavors, cake samples, flowers and lace...oh my!2011-08-02T15:04:23+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/29/ming%e2%80%99s-last-day%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/15.jpg1Ron & Ming. After this photo was taken this was the last cake that Ming boxed up.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/26.jpg2Our staff can whip up a delicious pot luck lunch like it's nobodies business! Thank you Sarah Dengel for once again making your delicious roasted red pepper pizza sauce.2011-07-30T19:20:32+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/28/immortalized-in-toast%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_3770.jpgBEC_3770Thank you Ming for all of your hard work, you did a great job!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_3772.jpgBEC_3772Our own Ron Ben-Israel carved into toast.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/toast.jpgtoastWonder bread toast carvings by our intern Youming Yeap. Che Guevara is on the left and Michael Jackson on the right.2011-08-05T00:10:22+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/27/i-had-no-idea-i-could-sell-a-cake%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/elton-john-elizabeth-hurley.jpgElton John & Elizabeth HurleyI was pretty excited to see Elton John and Elizabeth Hurly cutting our cake!2011-07-27T21:03:54+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/26/deliveries-fall-under-etc%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_3089.jpgBEC_3089Mrs. Olshan's baby shower cake for her daughter Andrea. (We also did Andrea's wedding cake!)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_3676.jpgBEC_3676This is one of our drivers, Wes, he was helping me deliver all of our cakes.2011-07-26T21:48:55+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/22/always-planning-ahead/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/25.jpg2Jeffrey also figures out our most unique structures as well a getting teased by Ron...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_2990.jpgBEC_2990Jeffrey's setup for getting the month ready.2011-07-22T12:27:23+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/21/dusting-flowers%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sarah.jpgSarahTHis is our lovely Sarah Dengel, on the left, she is all geared up for dusting flowers, the dust gets every where. This is what Sarah normally looks like on the right. (Not covered in blue & purple dusting colors!)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/14.jpg1Sugar flower dusting process.2011-07-28T21:28:08+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/20/challenge-yourself%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_2962-copy.jpgBEC_2962 copyJason working on his splatter cake. It really does have the feeling of a Jackson Pollock painting!2011-07-20T19:58:50+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/19/a-game-that-we-play-what-is-ron-writing-now/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/what-is-this.jpgWhat is thisDo you know what Ron wrote?2011-08-11T15:33:45+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/18/there-is-a-rumor%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_2785.jpgBEC_2785Just because he is going to be a big star, doesn't mean he still can't wash a dish or two. :)2011-07-23T20:49:36+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/15/neatness-counts/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/slice-of-cake.jpg268180.NY.CM.Cake.indd2012-10-06T02:12:24+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/14/sugar-flowers-they-still-amaze-me/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/flowers-on-cakes.jpgFlowers on Cakeshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/flower-portraits.jpgflower portraitshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/24.jpg22011-07-14T17:57:40+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/13/taking-the-class-applying-the-lesson/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/7.jpg7Once again FOTW staff out did themselves. Their knowledge of flowers and design is top notch. They were very informative and a great instructors in floral design.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/4.jpg4I decided to keep my arrangement all one color and went with green. I used FOTW's less is more approach to floral design. Keep in mind when designing your use of color and texture - this design application applies to cakes as well!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/5.jpg5Of course I had to bring a cake from the bakery. Last night's cake was a celebration of summer. Peach cobbler cake with alternating layers of Cinnamon Pecan & Vanilla Bean Buttercreams.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/31.jpg3Flowers of the World designer, Andrea, was an excellent teacher.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/13.jpg1The staff makes sure you have all the tools you will need to be able to create your arrangement.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/23.jpg2Some of the beautiful flowers that were on display last night at Flowers of the World.2011-07-14T00:49:50+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/12/this-week-is-all-about-the-silly-things/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/photo-e1310501471106.jpgphotoStuck in an elevator, on a hot day.....it's a good thing we all like each other...2011-07-12T20:14:13+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/11/our-head-chef-has-a-sense-of-humor/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_0974.jpgBEC_0974Of course Jeffrey likes cupcakes....2011-07-11T15:40:29+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/08/interns-it%e2%80%99s-always-sad-to-see-them-go%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_8854.jpgBEC_8854https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/12.jpg1https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/22.jpg2Jessica got to hang out with Elisa Strauss, go one field trips and work in the kitchen!2011-07-08T19:10:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/07/you-can-have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/0579.jpg0579The cutting of the wedding cake is a time-honored tradition. The cake cutting ceremony is the first task that the bride and groom perform as husband and wife. And what better way to end an evening of dancing, than nibbling on a piece of delicious wedding cake. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/3.jpg3While all of these cakes are a bit simpler in design, they have more of an impact because we changed the fondant from white to a color. It looks like more design work has been done to the cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/21.jpg2Featuring a "motif" can be just as effective as full coverage of an appliqué.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/11.jpg1Stay with stacked tiers, the floating tiered cake on the right requires almost double the amount of flowers, which is double the amount of work, which makes the cake more costly.2011-08-14T06:23:52+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/06/an-unusual-wedding-cake%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bex_0519.jpgBEX_0519The finished cake. It was about 3 feet tall and was delivered to Boston, Massachusetts. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bex_4140.jpgBEX_4140Each week I am blown away by the staff's attention to detail. This cake was no exception...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2.jpg2The staff molding and stacking away...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/1.jpg1The more unusual cakes can be a bit more challenging, specifically when it comes to structure.2014-04-17T15:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/07/05/i-have-learned-a-thing-or-two-regarding-cooking-baking%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_0050.jpgBEC_0050Gluten Free Graham Cracker (compliments of Buckwheat's Bakery of Nashua,NH), Ghiradelli Caramel Chocolate Square and a toasted Coconut marshmallow from Planet Marshmallow of Milford, NH. There are no words to tell you how delicious this is..https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_0009.jpgBEC_0009My good friends Stephanie and Ken roasting marshmallows over the campfire.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_0004.jpgBEC_0004Ken is getting the marshmallows on the sticks to be roasted over the fire and graham crackers are on the table waiting for a hot marshmallow.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bec_0001.jpgBEC_0001Here was our collection of ingredients for our S'mores.2011-07-06T23:26:23+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/30/panasonic-event%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/21.jpg2Of course the cake looks just as beautiful inside! We served chocolate and vanilla cake with blackberry and blood orange fillings.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/11.jpg1Participants were able to get close and take action shots of Ron decorating a wedding cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1010435.jpgP1010435Brina Marcus (on the left, standing) is demonstrating some of his favorite features of the new Lumix GF3.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1010424.jpgP1010424Ron's demo setup. Ron is in the background chatting it up with our delightful colleague, Anne Chertoff.2011-06-30T23:56:30+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/30/its-someones-birthday-rons/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9883.jpgBEC_9883Your staff and interns wish you a very happy birthday!!!2011-07-01T14:03:32+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/29/a-treasure-under-the-sea/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2.jpg2https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/1.jpg1https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bex_0576.jpgBEX_0576"Under the Sea"2011-06-29T20:26:17+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/28/photography-is-important-for-what-we-do%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/boxing.jpgboxinghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/setup.jpgsetuphttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dusting-flowers1.jpgDusting Flowershttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/filling.jpgfillinghttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dusting-flowers.jpgDusting FlowersThis camera captures the light and also has some really fun focusing features.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/details1.jpgdetailshttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/details.jpgdetails2011-08-15T14:47:58+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/27/before-and-after/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bex_9661.jpgBEX_9661After: cakes are decorated and waiting to get boxed. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dscn1221.jpgDSCN1221Here are cakes in the fridge - fondanted, stacked and ready to be decorated...2011-06-29T12:08:37+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/24/you-watch-our-back%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/untitled-1.jpgUntitled-12011-07-02T02:24:01+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/23/ron-said-i-could-show-you%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9799final.jpgBEC_9799finalSo here is another treat, Ron has allowed me to share with you another “insiders” sneak peak into our little bakery world. Our production closet. It may not seem like much to someone who is not in our industry, but to someone who is a cake artist – this closet is filled with things that it took Ron 15 years to find and our staff has access to these tools everyday. (And because space is limited in NYC – everything in this closet has its place.) Allow me to give you a tour…2011-06-25T16:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/22/it%e2%80%99s-always-good-to-give-back%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/rbi-staff.jpgrbi staffI am at the left plating in my nice clothes (remember my title has "etc..." in it). The middle photo is our head chef Jeffrey and out intern Emma, and of course it would not be an event if Ron did not grab one of the guests for a little impromptu dancing. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/people.jpgpeopleIt was a great event! We love seeing happy guests eat cake, running into our past wedding clients (who are now having a baby! Mazel Tov!) and reconnecting with our industry friends.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/goat-taco.jpggoat tacoDelicious goat taco with all of the fixings on a fresh cooked corn tortilla.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/food.jpgfoodDelicious treats from the Mile End Bakery (on the left) and a delicious tomato jam on the right by Great Performances.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ch-staff.jpgCH staffRon with some of the people that make this event happen and run City Harvest. On the left, Ron is with our dear friend Naomi Giges Downey, Director of Special Events & Chef Partnerships. The middle photo is City Harvest's fearless leader Jilly Stephens, Executive Director and all around wonderful person. And to the right is Tes Cohen, very hard worker and Coordinator of Volunteer Services. We salute you ladies and the rest of the staff for really making a difference for our community in New York City.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cake.jpgCakeHere is part of our setup. We always bring display cakes with us. This time we decided to do a "duo" of desserts and featured our candy bar flavors, "Almond Joy" & "Milky Way".2011-06-22T19:15:17+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/21/what-are-we-making-today/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_94221.jpgBEC_9422Ming forming the edges of hydrangea with his fingers.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9428.jpgBEC_9428Emma using her ball toll to frill the edges of the blossom.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9424.jpgBEC_9424Jason rolling out sugar dough and hydrangea hanging upside sown to dry.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9422.jpgBEC_9422Ming forming the hydrangea petals with his fingers.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9421.jpgBEC_9421Emma extracting a cut hydrangea with her ball tool.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9420.jpgBEC_9420Our 3 interns Emma, Jason & Ming at there workstation setup to make hydrangea.2011-08-06T21:10:45+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/20/what-did-ron-do-before-he-was-a-baker/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/martha-ron_david-russell.jpgMartha Stewart Ron Ben-Israelhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/martha-stewart-weddings-fall-2003-02.jpgMartha Stewart Weddings.Fall.2003.02Ron & Martha Stewart in the Fall of 2003 in Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ronjump.jpgRonJumpRon jumping during a rehearsal.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ronfaun1.jpgRonFaun12011-07-21T06:49:06+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/17/how-do-you-roll-your-fondant/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/christianothstudio_101204ronben0303.jpgRon Ben Israel Holiday PartyRon and "Saint" Nick Meimaris of Somerset. Thanks Nick for such a great product!!! (photo by Rob Northway for Christian Oth Photography)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9265.jpgBEC_9265Our largest sheeter in the kitchen, this is the one we use for fondant to cover all of our cakes.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9268.jpgBEC_9268One of our artists, Julia working on some sugar flowers, the medium sheeter is behind her.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9269.jpgBEC_9269Our small sheeter that we use in the production room. This one sits on Ron's work table. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_9275_2.jpgBEC_9275_2Ron's first rolling pins. He bought various lengths of PVC pipe in a plumbing store in Chinatown. The Granite counter tops that we have in the bakery were "leftovers" from a kitchen renovation that Ron was able to purchase from a stone vendor. 2011-10-13T18:40:58+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/16/fun-visits-from-our-baker-friends%e2%80%a6-elisa-strauss/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_4978.jpgBEC_4978Till next time Elisa...always fun when you come for a visit!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_4975.jpgBEC_4975Elisa told Ron not to worry about it, he does a good job too. :)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_4973.jpgBEC_4973But she caught him!!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_4972.jpgBEC_4972Ron thought he would brush up on his "theme" cake techniques with Elisa's books.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_4965.jpgBEC_4965Ron even brought the scrap bowl to Elisa - which of course was filled with Red Velvet scraps of cake. (Her recipe too!) She was just doing a little quality control.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_4960.jpgBEC_4960Once lunch was finished, Ron sent Elisa in the back with our head chef Jeff to get the dishes done. (That's right, he makes his baker friends do the dishes! :) ) I don't think Elisa minded though...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_4956.jpgBEC_4956Elisa's visit started with lunch. She was all "woe is me" but Ron wasn't buying it...2011-06-19T19:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/15/inspiration-where-do-you-find-it/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/hydrangea.jpghydrangeaHydrangea that I used in my arrangement on the left and sweet peas and hydrangea that we make out of sugar in the studio.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_6228.jpgBEC_6228One of my favorite arrangements that Flowers of the World has sent us. Bright, beautiful and unique.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/me.jpgmeMe and my finished project...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_8885.jpgBEC_8885Of course I couldn't just not show up with out a sweet treat for the guests! We shared our "candy bar" collection of tastings with the students. Almond Joy and Milky Way. I also brought some of our sugar flowers to put on display.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/workstations.jpgworkstationsWorkstations set up for the students. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_8893.jpgBEC_8893Shane and Sara of Flowers of the world during their informative demonstration.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/peonies.jpgpeoniesBeautiful coral peonies from last night's event on the left. Our version of the same peony in made out of sugar on the right.2011-06-16T18:43:05+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/14/frosted-to-perfection%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_8827.jpgBEC_8827This is what one of our finished buttercreamed cakes look like. Smooth and clean. This is a great canvas for laying down your fondant. Our intern, Jessica, is measuring the finished cake to make sure it's all even.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_6354.jpgBEC_6354OK - so I only put this picture in here because this looks so TASTEY! Seriously, Dark chocolate ganache on anything is delicious...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bex_4704.jpgBEX_4704Jeffrey is making sure each layer of buttercream is even while he builds a tier of cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bex_4661.jpgBEX_4661OOur head chef Jeffrey, is building the layers of a cake. He measures each layer of buttercream so it is consistent.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_4874.jpgBEC_4874Of course it starts off by baking your layers of cakes. The tops of these cakes are still a little uneven, so the tops get cut off so it's a flat surface.2013-10-22T00:18:00+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/13/do-you-make-cupcakes/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_3944.jpgDSC_3944This was a cupcake cake for a Bat Mitzvah. 2011-06-13T18:57:46+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/10/i-love-happy-clients%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_7748.jpgBEC_7748Thank y ou Taylor for being such a great client!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_7753.jpgBEC_7753And of course there was a little impromptu dancing with Ron...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_7750.jpgBEC_7750Ron telling Taylor the secrets of his bakery...2011-06-10T18:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/09/we-did-a-little-cake-for-a-movie-called-sex-in-the-city-2%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sitc-good.jpgSITC GOODBeauty shot!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_3984.jpgDSC_3984The "cascading" crystals which was inspired by a frozen waterfall.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_3899.jpgDSC_3899Close up of the strung Swarovski crystals and the sugar applique inspired by Klimt's "The Kiss"https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_3859.jpgDSC_3859The finished cake waiting to be loaded up and taken over to the movie studio.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_3751.jpgDSC_3751Putting the top part of the cake together.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_3671.jpgDSC_3671The finished base of the cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_3604.jpgDSC_3604Swarovski crystals were hand strung to create the "waterfall" effect on the cake and cake stand.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sitc-sketch.jpgSITC SketchA sketch that we submitted to the client for approval. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/inspirations.jpgDocument21The design of this cake was inspired by a dress worn by Mitzi Gaynor that was designed by Bob Mackie and the painting by Klimt called “The Kiss”.2017-03-06T18:21:39+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/08/distilling-the-myth-fake-cake-does-not-cheap-cake%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_0009.jpgDSC_0009This cake has a little "assistance". (I will not tell you where, I can't let all of the secrets out, I want to keep my job!)2011-06-09T22:28:40+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/07/cakes-on-a-plane%e2%80%a6not-as-easy-as-you-think-it/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_3752-copy.jpgDSC_3752 copyThis is a cake we flew to Florida in 2007. All crated up and ready to go for a ride on a an airplane.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_0536-copy.jpgBEC_0536 copyThe plexiglass gets screwed into place using a drill.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_0357-copy.jpgBEC_0357 copyThis is the kind of crate we have made. There are handles on each side so it is easier for two people to pick it up.2011-08-06T23:43:51+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/06/oh%e2%80%a6-the-people-i-meet%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/me-sylvia.jpgMe & SylviaI do have to say, one of the perks of my job is meeting incredible people and going to fabulous events. It was a pleasure to meet our neighbor down the street, the one and only Sylvia Weinstock…at our mutual friend David Beahm’s birthday party.2011-06-06T19:57:52+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/03/today-ron-has-allowed-me-to-share-a-few-recipes%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ron-blank.jpgRon blank2014-08-22T04:23:37+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/02/let%e2%80%99s-talk-a-little-bit-about-flavor%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bex_3629-copy.jpgBEX_3629 copyChocolate Cake & Cranberry Buttercream filling. Don't forget to use what is in season, and don't be afraid to play around with flavor combinations. It makes for a very unique and delicious dessert!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_2760-copy.jpgDSC_2760 copy"Apple Cobbler Cake" Vanilla Spice Cake, Green Apple Buttercream, with Cinnamon Streusel & Salted Caramel Sauce. This cake was made for the City' Harvest Bid Against Hunger Event.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bex_6080-copy.jpgBEX_6080 copyThis is what our cake looks like when cut into a slice. (This is from Ron's "Rose" cake, so the slice shape is a little different.)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_4879-copy.jpgBEC_4879 copyButtercream mixing in one of Hobart mixers.2011-06-02T15:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/06/01/i-can%e2%80%99t-pick-just-one%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_5731.jpgBEC_5731This wedding cake was very memorable for me, I had to hire a private plane and fly it to Nantucket Island in Massachusetts. It was the first time I had ever gone to Nantucket, I was only there for about 20 minutes before I had to get back on the plane and go back to NYC. (It was really fun though!)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bex_8574.jpgBEX_8574An Alice in Wonderland themed birthday cake. Some of the flowers have creepy little faces in them. This cake to me is one of the most impressive we have done. Not only is it executed to near perfection there is so much detail on this cake you don't know where to look first!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bec_5737.jpgBEC_5737This cake was completely inspired by the brides gown. The attention to detail is amazing and the lace pattern looked just like her dress.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_5643s.jpgDSC_5643sWho does this to their birthday cake??? Ron Ben-Isreal that's who. He turned his cake upside down for his 50th birthday celebration.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_4254.jpgDSC_4254This sweet yellow wedding cake was inspired by the invite from Mr. Boddington's. The simple details with the pale yellow fondant proves the point that "less is more". I love the simplicity of the design.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_1300.jpgDSC_1300I love this cake because of the details. This was inspired by a table cloth that was part of a "Black & White" story we did with Belle Fleur for Modern Bride Magazine. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/boba-fet.jpgBoba FetYes, this is Boba Fett from the movie Star Wars. Being a huge fan of the Star Wars franchise (what you want from me - I grew up with 2 brothers) I was very excited to see this groom's cake completed. The bust was life size.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bex_2899.jpgBEX_2899A very tall cake, this one was taller than me!2011-11-27T13:52:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/31/make-the-recommendation%e2%80%a6we-do%e2%80%a6/2011-05-31T15:16:22+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/27/fun-client-day/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/kim-allen.jpgKim & allenKim and Allen cutting the cake at the ceremony at the Plaza Hotel.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_6648.jpgBEC_6648Yay for fun clients!!! (L to r) Taylr, Dylan and Kim. Thanks for coming into today, you are all so much fun!2011-06-19T17:40:17+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/26/what-do-you-do-with-your-cake-scraps/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_6368.jpgBEC_6368So the last step is packing it all the scraps in, nice and tight. Cover the top with the plastic wrap, put on the lid and put it in the fridge. To serve, take out of the fridge, unwrap the plastic, put it on a plate, let the loaf get to room temperature (about 1.5 hours) cut and serve. It looks a bit like marble cake....but much, much better!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_6366.jpgBEC_6366Robin couldn't help but jump in and start eating scraps from the bowl.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_6364.jpgBEC_6364Taking a break from filling my cake loaf so I can smile at Ron who decided to pick up my camera and start taking picture.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_6362.jpgBEC_6362Take scraps from the bowl and pack firmly in the container.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_6361.jpgBEC_6361Step 1: Line a plastic container with plastic wrap.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_6360.jpgBEC_6360The scrap bowl...2014-08-13T15:24:08+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/25/july-how-can-you-already-be-thinking-about-july/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_6308.jpgBEC_6308My files. This is the hub of all things regarding our clients projects.2011-05-25T13:19:06+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/24/putting-it-together%e2%80%a6-the-plaza-hotel-part-2/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_8054.jpgDSC_8054To top off the celebration, Grucci provided fireworks for the party. It really was a spectacular sight!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_8002.jpgDSC_8002At the event with the guests and the cake. It was a pretty impressive sight.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/01175034_bd3b9083.jpg01175034_BD3B9083Ron standing in front of the cake chatting it up with the press.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/01162833_bd3b8886.jpgOrig filename = 01162833_BD3B8886The 59th Street entrance.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/01162126_bd3b8976.jpgOrig filename = 01162126_BD3B8976Details of the 5th Avenue entrance. Notice the "stained glass" windows.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/01161945_bd3b8861.jpgOrig filename = 01161945_BD3B8861Now for the scary part, taking the tent off of the cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7889.jpgDSC_7889The finished Plaza Hotel under the tent. The "cake" part was the street. We baked the day before and was an easy install the day off.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7866.jpgDSC_7866Some of the staff etched in their initials in the sidewalk.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7814.jpgDSC_7814Adding the finishing touches of bronze to the roof.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7834.jpgDSC_7834Laying down the rest of the sidewalk.2011-05-24T19:51:08+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/23/putting-it-together%e2%80%a6-the-plaza-hotel-part-1/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7652.jpgDSC_7652Getting one of the sections out the door and on to the truck to be brought up to the hotel.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7584.jpgDSC_7584The whole building was put together in the front room. It was designed to be broken out into 16 pieces to get it out the elevator and the front door of our bakery. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7546.jpgDSC_7546https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7516.jpgDSC_7516https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7143.jpgDSC_7143https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/lights.jpgLights The globed lights that you find on the outside of the building.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7413.jpgDSC_7413You also find the cartouche on other various parts of the building. Here you can see it on the plans as well as on our model.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_7276.jpgDSC_7276https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cartouche.jpgcartoucheThe double "P" cartouche that is detailed throughout the hotel.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_6966.jpgDSC_6966Some of the molds Ron made to create the facade of the Plaza.2011-05-25T06:45:28+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/20/special-guest-on-the-blog-today%e2%80%a6-ron-ben-israel/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5730.jpgBEC_57302013-02-28T11:28:07+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/19/quote-of-the-day/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_1041.jpgIMG_1041Ron came up with a solution!!!! He brought out a bucket of Satin Ice Fondant! (Thank you Ron....and thank you Satin Ice!)2011-05-19T20:18:14+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/19/a-bakery-bustling-with-activity%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5446.jpgBEC_5446Ron completing separators for a floating tier cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5409.jpgBEC_5409https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5396.jpgBEC_5396Interns Charlotte & Emma working on lime green "champagne" bubbles for a birthtday cake for this weekend.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_53951.jpgBEC_5395https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5395.jpgBEC_5395Ming hand painting shimmer on hundres of little sugar blossoms for a cake this weekend.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5382.jpgBEC_5382Robin filling cakes for this weekend.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4811.jpgBEC_4811Ron and Jason looking over a tablecloth that is being used as the inspiration for the confectionary surface design for a cake.2011-06-21T03:27:30+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/18/ron-ben-israel-%e2%80%a6-not-just-a-baker%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5439.jpgBEC_5439A job well done sir, that wasn't so bad now was it?https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5436.jpgBEC_5436I hate to see how Ron cleans his refrigerator...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5433.jpgBEC_5433This does come with directions by the way, which were folded up neatly on Ron's desk. :)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5430.jpgBEC_5430It's just cardboard, he didn't break the toner cartridge. Although by the look on his face...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5428.jpgBEC_5428Seriously....it's just toner. You would think there was a large furry spider in that box.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5427.jpgBEC_5427I really don't know why he looks so afraid...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5425.jpgBEC_5425Ron is getting ready to change the toner in the printer. He looks happy now....2014-04-19T05:54:00+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/17/a-gluten-free-girl-in-a-bakery-world/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_6121.jpgDSC_6121Cutting into my delicious birthday cake - vanilla cake with chocolate buttercream - my favorite!!!!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bday-cake.jpgBDAY Cake2012-10-09T05:49:56+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/16/just-a-friendly-reminder-about-the-%e2%80%9cconsultation-process%e2%80%9d%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_5393.jpgBEC_5393So weather you own your own bakery or you are the client, these are just some tips to keep it easy for everyone in the planning process. Just trying to keep it sweet!2011-05-16T17:50:36+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/13/friday-is-cake-picture-day/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_3776-copy.jpgBEC_3776 copyA cake that I photographed a few weeks ago. I have learned a lot since February 2007. Lighting, equipment and styling. I am lucky to work in an industry that if I have photo questions I can ask some of the top photographers.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc_3475-copy.jpgDSC_3475 copyThis was the first cake I shot for the bakery on February 2007. Ron had a second look at my resume and saw I was house photographer for a theater company. He handed me the camera and said let's see what you can do.2011-05-15T13:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/06/seriously-who-doesnt-love-fridays/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_42811.jpgBEC_4281The final product!!! This was a birthday cake for a dear colleague of ours, David Beahm. Happy birthday!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_0787.jpgIMG_0787Last sugar touches of the party hat are being put on.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_0786.jpgIMG_0786Cake slice is fondanted. https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_0778.jpgIMG_0778Finished cake board.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_07311.jpgIMG_0731Jeffrey icing the cake slice.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4281.jpgBEC_4281https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_0731.jpgIMG_07312011-05-11T15:51:31+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/09/some-of-my-favorite-calls-i-receive-during-the-day%e2%80%a6-speaking-facetiously-of-course%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_1007.jpgIMG_1007Here is my phone at work. There are some funs sparkly Swarovski crystals on my phone from a project we did a couple years ago. And you can also see my crush on the upper left hand corner, when talking to the telemarketer’s; I secretly wish that Brendan Fraser could take me away. :) 2011-05-11T15:51:12+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/10/my-official-title-is-%e2%80%9coperations-etc%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d-what-the-heck-does-that-mean/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bex-working-feb-2010-ny.jpgBex Working Feb 2010 NYSetting up for an event at the New York Palace Hotel2011-05-18T23:11:20+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/11/it%e2%80%99s-not-all-about-cakes%e2%80%a6-this-could-be-almost-a-%e2%80%9cseinfeld%e2%80%9d-moment/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4998.jpgBEC_49982011-05-11T15:50:36+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/05/would-you-like-a-peak-inside-the-bakery/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/202_mg_99011.jpg202_MG_9901https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_48611.jpgBEC_4861Here is one of our walk in fridges. They can hold already prepared boxed cakes. This is where we also store buttercreams and other delicious ingredients.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4861.jpgBEC_4861https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4851.jpgBEC_4851Today we are making vanilla cake...yummy!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4847.jpgBEC_4847A view from the back of the kitchen. To the right we have our oven, to the left, Robin is mixing cake batter in the mixers.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4846.jpgBEC_4846Jeffrey, our head chef, is preparing pans for cakes to be baked in. Behind him is the very large sheeter that we use to roll fondant for the cakes.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4841.jpgBEC_4841This is the production room. Ron sits all the way in the far corner on the right.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_48361.jpgBEC_4836Our front room where we meet clients. Ron's part of the desk is to the left, mine is to the right. The glass table is where we meet our clients. the rest of the open space is for Ron to do impromptu dancing throughout the day. :)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4836.jpgBEC_4836https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/rbi-sign.jpgRBI Sign2011-05-08T06:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/05/fyi-snack-time-at-a-bakery-is-the-best/2011-05-19T01:43:00+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/04/field-trip/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4818.jpgBEC_4818Here is Jason when we both worked at Ron Ben-Israel Cakes tying sugar flowers.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4802.jpgBEC_4802The staff at the end of our tour at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens...https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4693.jpgBEC_4693Ron and some of our interns - Chloe, Charlotte & Jessica.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4602.jpgBEC_4602Beautiful!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4592.jpgBEC_4592Ron inspecting a group of flowers.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4562.jpgBEC_4562Ron at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden pretending he is Maria from the Sound of Music.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bec_4547.jpgBEC_4547Ron and staff on the way to the subway.2011-05-10T15:37:45+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/03/68/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dscn13861.jpgDSCN1386Treasure chest for an "under the sea" themed bar mitzvah cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_03501.jpgIMG_0350Ron and Jason figuring our placement of molds for a wedding cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_06401.jpgIMG_0640https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bex_8500.jpgBEX_8500Sara dusting sugar flowers.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dscn1386.jpgDSCN1386Treasure chest for an "under the sea" themed bar mitzvah cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_0640.jpgRobin sculpting a sugar robin to go on a birthday cake.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_0350.jpgIMG_0350Ron and Jason figuring our placement of molds for a wedding cake.2011-05-03T15:23:13+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/02/what-is-the-scrap-bowl/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/scrap-bowl1.jpgscrap bowlhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/scrap-bowl.jpgscrap bowl2011-05-02T22:55:07+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/04/29/really-the-things-i-do-at-work/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_0824.jpgIMG_0824Yes - I am in a refrigerator, with a camera, taking pictures of boxes...2011-05-02T01:08:37+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/05/01/its-true-i-found-my-job-on-craigslist/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bex5.jpgBex5https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/img_0458.jpgIMG_0458https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/202_mg_9901.jpg202_MG_99012012-05-26T18:07:35+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/04/30/first-big-weekend-of-the-season/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/boxes.jpgboxesWe could only fit 9 of the cakes in this walk in fridge, the other 4 are in the other one.2011-04-30T12:32:58+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/04/29/the-royal-wedding-ala-viewing-party%e2%80%a6/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bec_4200.jpgBEC_4200I even got to go home with flowers!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bec_4165.jpgBEC_4165Ron presenting some of the guests with our tastings.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bec_4162.jpgBEC_4162Every table got bite size cake treats from RBI Cakes!https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bec_4137.jpgBEC_4137Ron getting fresh with Kate.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bec_4135.jpgBEC_4135https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bec_4130.jpgBEC_41302011-04-29T14:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/2011/04/28/a-royal-wedding/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bec_4107.jpgBEC_41072011-04-29T02:39:27+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.com/visuals/https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bex_6219.jpgBEX_6219Martha Stewart and myself at the South Beach Food & Wine Festival in February 2011.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ron-bday.jpgRon BdayRon and I at his birthday party.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/me-sylvia.jpgMe & SylviaWith the delightful Sylvia Weinstock at our mutual friends birthday party.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bec_1590.jpgBEC_1590My wonderful friend Emily Reifel of the Plaza Hotel and myself doing our best "Bridesmaids" move impression.https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/premier_092211.jpgpremier_092211Ron and Rebecca watching the premiere episode of "Sweet Genius".https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bex-eric-wedding-photo.jpgBex & Eric WEdding PhotoRebecca & Eric Hildebrandhttps://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bex_4321.jpgBEX_4321Stephanie Dehner, Ron & Woody Woodman (my Dad)https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/christianothstudio_101204ronben0063.jpegchristianothstudio_101204RONBEN0063Ron & Rebecca https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bec_9094-copy.jpegEric & RebeccaRebecca & Eric Hildebrand https://nyccakegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/meandron.jpgmeandronSmile booth!2012-04-22T06:57:17+00:00weekly0.6https://nyccakegirl.com/2011/04/28/hello-world/2011-04-29T23:18:53+00:00monthlyhttps://nyccakegirl.comdaily1.02025-11-30T14:02:45+00:00