How To Make A Unique Wedding Cake?

Wedding is the most important thing for everyone I think, and there are a lot of things we need at a wedding, a wedding cake is the necessary for a wonderful wedding. At present, wedding cakes used in most weddings are large multilayered cakes with heavy icing on them. Icing is usually done over a layer of confectionaries like marzipan or fondant. It takes a great amount of skill to create a dense and strong cake which holds the decorations properly and remains edible at the same time.

Unique wedding cake can make your wedding different from the others, wedding cake inspiration may come from looking at pictures of wedding cake designs. You may find a photo that will help you design the wedding cake of your dreams to enhance your reception. Most wedding cakes are coated with fondant or buttercream icing that is rolled out with a rolling pin and draped over the cake to provide a smooth working surface. Rolled fondant or buttercream comes in a variety of colors and can be rolled out to a variety of thicknesses.

If you want to own a unique one you need to choose the unique cake design at first. Wedding cake designs aren’t as difficult as some think. The importance of this cake can strike fear in the heart of any new cake decorator, yet out of all the varying designs wedding cake tops the list of many a cake decorator’s favorite. After all, it’s hard to find a cake as beautiful or romantic as a well designed and decorated wedding cake. Here are some tips to help with your wedding cakes designs.

The wedding cakes we see today are very different than in the past. Designs have evolved to suit the taste of today’s couples. More and more couples are choosing cupcake towers for the wedding. This is one of the newest and original wedding cake ideas ever, also known as the bride’s cake, is often viewed as a symbol of the bride’s style and personal taste. Wedding styles should also be considered when working on wedding cake designs. For example, formal weddings call for formal, elegant wedding cake designs, such as cakes covered with fondant, edible pearls and stylish bows, while summery beach weddings call for wedding cakes designs that feature decorations such as daisy chain borders or tropical flowers.

When considering a cake design wedding theme, let the bride’s tastes can lead the way. The wedding cake, also known as the bride’s cake, is often viewed as a symbol of the bride’s style and personal taste. Wedding styles should also be considered when working on wedding cake designs. For example, formal weddings call for formal, elegant wedding cake designs, such as cakes covered with fondant, edible pearls and stylish bows, while summery beach weddings call for wedding cakes designs that feature decorations such as daisy chain borders or tropical flowers.

If you need some inspiration for your designs wedding cake pictures are found in bridal and cake decorating magazines, and by searching Google Images for terms such as wedding cake designs, designs wedding cake, baby shower cakes, cake design wedding and wedding cakes designs, you will have so many pictures that you may want to narrow your search down to the wedding cake theme, such as Cinderella, and add this term to your search for wedding cake designs.

Most wedding cake designs will include flowers, whether buttercream roses, fresh flowers or gorgeous, exotic flowers created with gum paste and molds. The flowers must fit the wedding cake designs. This is easy because there is a flower for every style and mood from whimsical and casual to romantic and formal. The best wedding cake designs balance the size of the flowers with the size of the cake.

Top Ideas for Christmas Desserts for Kids

Christmas desserts for kids is the necessary holiday food preparation that goes on during the Christmas season. And it is a fun and easy way to let kids get involved in all of the Christmas desserts make. Here are 7 top ideas for Christmas desserts for kids of all ages.
 
Crispy Rice Treats
Crispy rice cereal treats are a favorite of kids of all ages. The basic recipe is easy to make. There are different options for adding a holiday theme to this dessert. Use Christmas-shaped cookie cutters to cut the crispy rice treats into individual servings. Spread the mixture onto a cookie sheet in a thin, even layer. Let it set up before cutting it with the cookie cutters. Spread a layer of frosting on top of each shape. Use additional frosting, sprinkles or Christmas candies to decorate the tops.

Ice Cream Snowman
Ice cream is another favorite among kids. Each snowman is comprised of three ice cream scoops. Make the scoops three varied sizes to resemble a real snowman. You can roll the scoops in coconut for added flavor and to create a the look of flakes. Stack the scoops with the largest scoop on the bottom and smallest on the top. His eyes, mouth, and buttons are licorice candies, his carrot nose marzipan, and his hat a toasted marshmallow atop a chocolate cookie.

Sugar Cone Trees
Sugar cone trees are child-friendly and easy to make. Let kids spread green frosting over the cones to make it look like a Christmas tree. Add sprinkles and candies on the outside of the tree to make the decorations. Cut a thin strip of fruit leather and wrap it around the tree as garland. Serve the trees with a scoop of ice cream for more flavor.

Cupcakes
This is an easy project and would be fun for big and little kids alike to work on over Christmas/Winter break.There are several simple Christmas decorating options for cupcakes. According to kids like to create gingerbread men cupcakes or a simple smile face cupcakes or a snowman face cupcakes or creating cupcake ornaments. In a word, all up to kids like!

Candied Apples
Candied apples are easy to create with caramel, sprinkles and different candies. These are a semi-healthy dessert, especially if you use low-fat caramel. Candied apples are also great for children with allergies.

Gingerbread
No cookie says Christmas more than a gingerbread cookie. Gingerbread crafts are fun for kids and are a staple food during the holidays. Consider gingerbread houses or decorated gingerbread men/women.This creates a sturdy foundation and will make it easier to create the rest of the house. Create gingerbread men and women using cookie cutters and then decorate them to have different expressions and clothing.

Chocolate Cherry Mice
Kids will be more than happy to help you bring this yummy dessert to life too. This recipe is geared toward making a batch together. You've never seen a rodent as cute as the candy mouse. This chocolate-covered cherry, bite-sized treat is simple to make. You can finish one candy mouse in a matter of minutes.

A Happy Lasting Marriage

While Malaysia celebrates her 52nd independence anniversary, some couples might also be celebrating their decades-long wedding anniversaries as well. So, what keeps a marriage going? What made it possible to fulfill the “till death do us part” vow?

For our grandmothers and mothers, divorce rates during their time are less compared to our time now. It might be the stigma that society sees with divorced women during those times that discouraged most from initiating the step. But for those who had truly stood with their husbands until present, they have their own advice and tips.
Only True Love?
Most of them would have told you with a smile that true love is not everything, or the only thing between couples. The dynamics in a relationship will not remain unchanged for years.
“Marriage is when you will spend the rest of your lifetime with another person. And it is not easy to begin with.” Madam Lum, a housewife, had admit that it did took some time to get used to married life, during the start of her 50-years marriage. The differences in habits, little quirks in each other’s life. “In the end, it is either learning to accept each other’s differences, or nothing will work out.”

“When you’re married, you’ll have a new role to fulfill, new expectations to meet.” Ann Lee said. Married for 10 years to her husband, the school teacher admit that she, as a wife now, is expected to raise children, take care of the household and her husband, aside from her own career. “There will be compromises and sacrifice, but a marriage comes with responsibilities that you cannot avoid.”
“But being married doesn’t mean you quit your life!” 55 years-old Joy laughed. The retiree now lives with her husband in their old home in Pasir Pinji, where both still find the time to indulge with each other’s interests(she likes a nice read once in a while he likes fishing) and meet up with each other’s friends. “It’s like giving each other some breathing space.” She added with a smile.
Learning to cope with a new life, accepting the responsibilities of a new role, and adjusting to a new level of relationship is the core in a successful, long-lasting marriage. While love had been the spark, communication and efforts to understand each others and sharing burdens is the glue to solidify the vow of “till death do us part”.

Merdeka-Day-Themed Wedding

In a few more days, Malaysia will be celebrating her 52nd Independence anniversary on the 31st August 2009. As for the lucky couples having their wedding around the month of Independence Day celebration, here are a few suggestions to add a touch of nationalism and patriotism in your big day.
National-Day Theme for Wedding Ceremony
Instead of standard wedding ceremony colors, incorporate the Malaysia’s flag colors and design into your wedding dinner and reception. The yellow star and moon as mobiles or confetti pieces; the red and white stripes stretched out as banners and ceiling decoration; you might even add in our National Flower, the hibiscus, in the floral arrangements.
While you don’t necessarily need to deck all the chairs and tables in blue, yellow, red and white, you may choose one of the colors as the main colors (yellow and white will be ideal, though Chinese couples may prefer the red), and use the other colors as complementary (blue napkins, yellow-gold cutlery and candles etc.)
Also, you may try adding in the national anthem and other patriotic songs in your playlist for the ceremony music.
Colors for the Attire
For a standard white wedding gown, add in some red, blue or yellow-gold to go with the theme; or you might want to choose a fusion-style wedding dress—like a cheongsam-kebaya, or a traditional attire different from your own culture.
For the bridesmaids and best men, have them dress in the range of our National flag’s colors; maybe a hibiscus corsage for the men, and hibiscus flower bracelet/ hair ornaments for the ladies. A hibiscus bouquet will definitely complete the look.
Food for the Occasion
Complete the menu with all Malaysian cuisines and delicacies. For one having a Chinese-style banquet (where tradition requires it), you might like to have some Malaysian flavors added into the menu, or mix and match food from different cultures for a change.
Most importantly, make sure it is suitable for all guests of different cultures and beliefs. Meat such as fish and chicken will be the best for dishes.
The main spirit of the National Day is for all Malaysians, no matter culture or beliefs, to enjoy the day together, while remembering our forefather’s efforts to fight for our Independence. So, as long as all your guests are having a good time, it will be the best for a National-Day theme wedding.