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Mum Tips – 79, 80, 81, 143, 227, 9311 – All in Stock

Mum Tips – 79, 80, 81, 143, 227, 9311 – All in Stock

With the June wedding season in full swing and May just ending, all the mum tips are back in stock. This flower tip is one of the most popular on the site. Visit the etsy store or the Pastry Sampler shop for a wide range 

Impression Mats – 20% Sale on the Etsy Shop

Impression Mats – 20% Sale on the Etsy Shop

Sale! 20% off cake decorating impression mats on the Etsy store – the single mats and the mats sold in sets.   DESIGNS: THESE 5 DESIGNS ARE SOLD BY THE EACH: Sold individually. Mats are 7 5/8″ X 5 7/8″ X 1/8″ each. Clear stiff 

Pastry Samplers – Pastry Sampler Unique Tip Set

Pastry Samplers – Pastry Sampler Unique Tip Set

Coming back by popular demand – “Pastry Samplers.” Unique kits or sets that help get the job done in the pastry shop. These will soon be available directly in the Pastry Sampler Shop and in the custom etsy shop. Each large tip Pastry Sampler Set 

The History of Sweets by Paul Chrystal

The History of Sweets by Paul Chrystal

The History of Sweets by Paul Chrystal is a fun and detailed look at the history of candy and sweets with colorful old advertisements sprinkled all throughout the book. Chrystal did a great job researching not only the history of sweets, but detailing the UK 

Ateco Tip #71 – Asymmetrical Star or Leaf Star

Ateco Tip #71 – Asymmetrical Star or Leaf Star

Here’s a little more about the 71 tip from Ateco on Pastry Sampler: Ateco 71 Asymmetrical Star. These tips get little praise and very little notoriety but can be real workhorses in the pastry shop. You can find all 6 of these tips in the 

Pastry Tip Piping Examples: 5 Different Star Tips – 75, 21, 78, 199, 32

Pastry Tip Piping Examples: 5 Different Star Tips – 75, 21, 78, 199, 32

  Here are some piping examples of five different star tips. These star tips are all standard size, and fit with a standard small coupler. 75 – Asymmetrical Star – These star tips have star points only on one side of the tip. 21 – 

Top Views of Ateco Ball Tips – 272, 273

Top Views of Ateco Ball Tips – 272, 273

I’ve updated the ball tip listings on the Pastry Sampler shop and the Etsy store to show the top detail of the Ateco ball tips 272 and 273. They each have a cutout in the top center.

Giant Decorative Ice Cream Cone Up for Auction

Giant Decorative Ice Cream Cone Up for Auction

Had to share, because yesterday it was 111 at my house and this sounds mighty fine perched in my kitchen right now. PCI Auction Group has a number of things from their Dog Days Of Summer Restaurant Equipment Auction. Wish I lived closer, these two 

Upcoming Equipment Auction: Bakery Restaurant Equipment

Upcoming Equipment Auction: Bakery Restaurant Equipment

From PCI Auction Group, an Italian bakery restaurant equipment auction includes proofer, triple deck conveyor pizza oven, convection oven, prep tables, coolers, mixer, and more. Auction is held online and pick up is Manheim, PA. Details: Auction ends August 20, 2020, preview 10-2 only. Pick 

Upcoming Restaurant Equipment Auction: Japanese Restaurant

Upcoming Restaurant Equipment Auction: Japanese Restaurant

From Auction757.com, all Teppanyaki Grill & Buffet restaurant equipment will be up for auction this next week. Equipment includes coolers, steamers, convection ovens, sinks, and work tables. Good buys for any bakery. Auction will be held online. Pick up Norfolk, VA. Images courtesy Auction757.com. Details: 

It’s Not You – The 1M Tips Have Indeed Changed

It’s Not You – The 1M Tips Have Indeed Changed

Ateco might have had a new mold or a new maker for the 1M pastry tip (large open star). I noticed the change on a recent delivery. But, while the height of the tips have changed, the opening part remains the same, so that’s great 

Rose Tips – Difference Between Korean Rose and Regular Rose Pastry Tips

Rose Tips – Difference Between Korean Rose and Regular Rose Pastry Tips

I’ve had some questions come in regarding the differences between the different rose and Korean rose tips from Ateco. The Korean rose tips have a slight curve on the top, and the regular rose tips are straight across. Here’s a side by side view of 

Wedding Cake Trends – Article Request

Wedding Cake Trends – Article Request

Request for wedding cake trends from HARO (Help a Reporter Out) – food related: The link isn’t active, you need to type in the query email directly. You can also sign up with HARO to have all reporter requests sent directly to you. They are 

Strawberry Chiffon Pie

Strawberry Chiffon Pie

A new summertime favorite dessert of the family: chiffon pies. They are cool, light, and depending on the filling can be tame and sweet – or sweet and snappy. I have fond memories of going to strawberry and cream festivals as a kid. To this 

Frozen Desserts Requests for HARO: Vegan, and Over-the-Top Ice Cream Dessert

Frozen Desserts Requests for HARO: Vegan, and Over-the-Top Ice Cream Dessert

Two dessert features are currently requested from HARO: over-the-top ice cream desserts (open to U.S. hotels and restaurants) and vegan ice creams. Info is below. There are no links, so just type in the email address if you want to contribute. If you’re a pastry