Cash from Baking??

code-a-holic

Hi, I've been following the thread for a while and I am about to try and make some cash from baking! The EHO replied to a message I left for him on New years day(it was then or chicken out!) and is coming for a chat on Monday. Sounded like a nice man on the phone and was very helpful!
Any additional hints on what to expect would be great! I bake with a Aga and had read online about some councils that frowned on it - he thought that was ridiculous if they really do - phew. And we have a open fire inglenook fireplace in the kitchen which is in use all winter - i was worried that might be frowned on, but no, he said it sounds like bliss cooking in my kitchen! Fab! So excited.

betterlife

hi please may i ask a question, do you need a proper double sink to be able to cook from home and sell? i have a sink with one of those 1/2 draining sink thingys, thankyou.

code-a-holic

Re- the sink issue! I have just emailed a old friend who has been selling cakes for a while and its seems she's only in the process of getting the EHO sign off now. She has been told she must install a 2nd basin for handwashing.
This is really dissapointing for me. There is no where in our kitchen I could put one. I have a belfast sink at the moment and we are renting so can't really alter much. Even if i could change things around I would have to chop up Italian marble worktops and custom made solid oak cabinets - it would be criminal!

karenccs67

Painted or unpainted? baby mould for a baby shower cake, i cant decide, maybe a lighter shade for the hair, all opinions gratefully received. Karen x

hayley11

I think with hair Karen but maybe a touch lighter? x

karenccs67

hayley11 wrote: »

I think with hair Karen but maybe a touch lighter? x

thanks Hayley, i used brown lustre powder, but i think you're right, a lighter shade would be better

esmer

karenccs67 wrote: »

thanks Hayley, i used brown lustre powder, but i think you're right, a lighter shade would be better

I would go with a blond baby. they look great by the way........... you ladies are so talented. Im all fingers and thumbs.

karenccs67

esmer wrote: »

I would go with a blond baby. they look great by the way........... you ladies are so talented. Im all fingers and thumbs.

Esmer i used a mould, no modelling for me, im fingers and thumbs too, althought it is a bit tricky getting it out of the mould without breaking it.... i will try blonde, thanks. x

stardrops42

Well just got back from my first cake decorating and sugarcraft class. Not for me I think, I was losing the will to live about half way through:wall: There was a couple of people on the other side of the classroom who were doing the next level, sugar flowers etc and all I wanted to do was go over and have a go! We were getting taught how to do basic piping which I found soooooooo boring. We have to take a sponge cake in next week to decorate but I don't know if I want to go back:undecided

Pink_Mummy

Awww stardrops, I am hoping to start NVQ1 in cake decorating.. Starts in September though!! Stick at it though hunni, you'll be joining the other side in no time I bet!!
Has everyone else done courses!?? x