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General
Class Information
All
classes are held at Make It Sweet in Austin and opened
to all experience levels unless noted. Classes require
a minimum of six (6) students.
Register early,
classes can fill quickly. Register thru our Online
Store or Contact
us. Payment is required at the time of
registration. The class fee is refundable only up to
2 weeks before class date. If at anytime you are unable
to attend class, please notify us in advance.
Children 8 years old and above
are welcome to attend any class. We leave it up to the
parents to decide whether the the child will be able
to pay attention and follow along with the project.
If parents attend they must pay for a class spot. One
day classes that are 3 to 4 hours usually work the best. |
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GUEST
INSTRUCTOR CLASSES
MAKE
IT SWEET INSTRUCTOR CLASSES
GUEST
INSTRUCTOR CLASSES
Kimberly
Chapman is an award winning cake designer from the
Austin area and enjoys working with children to pass on the
art of cake decorating.
KIMBERLY'S KIDS - FONDANT FIGURES
Kids should come
join Kimberly Chapman in this fun hands-on class. They will
learn the basics of making animal figures out of fondant.
We'll start with a basic bear, show how some small adjustments
turn it into a spiky-maned lion, and then get a little more
advanced with an adorable elephant. Each figure will be on
it's own cupcake, so kids will bring their tasty creations
home. All supplies and tools provided. Classes are designed
for kids only and separated into groups of 5 to 9 year olds
and 9 to 12 year olds.
Cost: $20
Register thru the
guest instructor part of our Online
Store.
Not scheduled
MAKE
IT SWEET INSTRUCTOR CLASSES
PRODUCT PLAYTIME - FREE *** NEW ****
If
you have ever walked around Make It Sweet and wondered how
to use a particular product, this is the class for you! In
this combination demonstration and hands-on class students
will learn techniques for using a variety of products. Jennifer
will “take requests” from the students to tell us what products
they are interested in and Jennifer will demonstrate those
products and she will also have some projects planned using
new and interesting products. This class will be different
each time that it is held. No registration required.
August 17
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
October 5
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
EDIBLE IMAGES WITH JENNIFER *** NEW ***
In
this class we will use edible image paper to create a beautiful
themed cake. We will apply designs to the side and top of
the cake and then use printed image paper to make a beautiful
fantasy flower and medallions to finish the design. Students
will leave with their completed cake.
Cost: $50. No supplies
needed.
Instructor: Jennifer
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Online
Store
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here.
FULL:
June 18
Tuesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
August 20
Tuesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
September 18
Wednesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
PATE
A CHOUX WITH JENNIFER *** NEW ***
Learn
the variety of sweets that can be made from this versatile
dough. We will make the dough in class and then turn it into
traditional filled cream puffs and eclairs. We will also fry
some for a delicious beignet style treat and we will even
make a delicious savory version with herbs and cheese that
is called a gougere. Students will get to try all of these
varieties during class and will leave with a box of goodies
to take home.
Instructor: Jennifer
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
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Online
Store
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here.
FULL:
July 13
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
FULL:
August 23
Friday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
August 27
Tuesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
FULL:
September 28
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
October 24
Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
ADVANCED
FONDANT TOPSY TURVY CAKE *** NEW ***
In
this extended class we will make a fun, 2-tiered, fondant
covered topsy turvy cake. We will demonstrate and discuss
several options and support systems for making this popular
shape design. Students will then work with real cake to complete
the project. This is more of an advanced fondant class so
students should already be comfortable covering a cake in
fondant or at least have taken our Basic Fondant Cake class.
Students will leave with their finished cake.
Cost: $75
No supplies needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
July 14
Sunday
12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
MOLDS
WITH JENNIFER *** NEW ***
Using
molds to make a variety of edible decorations and custom mold
making will be covered in this class. Students will each make
a silicone mold at the start of class and then we will work
with those molds and other commercially made silicone molds
to make beautiful decorations using fondant, gumpaste, chocolate
and isomalt. Students will leave with the mold that they make
in class and a display board with many decorating ideas for
cakes, cupcakes and more.
Instructor: Jennifer
Cost: $50
No supplies needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
Holders of LivingSocial,
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here.
August 22
Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
September 19
Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
KIDS SUMMER CLASSES
Kids can experience
a range of decorating classes and they get to leave with the
items they created. Recipes will be provided when applicable.
These classes are for kids at least 6 years old up to 12 years
old. Parents do not attend the class. Older children are encouraged
to take adult classes.
Cost: $35
No supplies needed
Instructors: Jennifer
and Heidi
Register thru our
Online
Store
Brownie Bites
Bake
brownies from scratch and turn them into fun little treats!
Learn to make Brownies on a Stick, Peanut Butter Cup and Rocky
Road Brownies.
Cookie Baking
Bake
cookies from scratch including Chocolate Chip, Snicker Doodle
and “Kaleidoscope” Cookies.
Cupcake Baking
Bake
cupcakes from scratch including Chocolate/Chocolate Chip,
Vanilla Confetti and Red Velvet cupcakes.
All classes are
from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Brownie Bites
Thur. June 20
Cookie Baking
Tues. June 25
Cupcake Baking
Thur. July 11
Cake Decorating
Wed. July 17
Cupcake Decorating
Tues. July 23
Cookie Decorating
Mon. July 29
Cupcake Decorating
Wed. Aug. 7
Cookie Decorating
Thur. Aug. 15
Cake Decorating
Mon. Aug. 19
EMBROIDERED CHOCOLATE BOX *** NEW
***
Create an elegant
detail chocolate box as the star of your sweet table! You
will mold chocolate and embellish the box and perfect the
impress brushed embroidery technique. Recipes will be provided
for delicious truffles to fill the box. Leave with the box
you creat in this hands on class.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Sallia
Register thru our
Online
Store
September 7
Saturday 2:00
- 5:00 pm
MARSHMALLOWS WITH JENNIFER *** NEW ***
Learn to make delicious
homemade marshmallows. We'll use one basic recipe and transform
it to make several flavor combinations. For example - Caramel,
Mint Chocolate Chip, Strawberry, Vanilla Bean, etc. Each student
will leave with a box of marshmallows.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Jennifer
Register thru our
Online
Store
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here.
July 13
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
July 16
Tuesday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
September 25
Wednesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
September 28
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
BREAKFAST
YEAST BREADS
This class is a
combination demonstration and hands on participation. During
this class we will discuss the properties of yeast and making
successful breads at home. You will learn to mix, roll and
finish Cinnamon Rolls and Braided Coffee Bread. Tastings and
Recipes will be provided. Combine this class with the Classic
Yeast Breads class for the full bread baking experience. Instructor:
Heidi
Cost: $45 No supplies
needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
September 21
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00
noon
CLASSIC
YEAST BREADS
This class is a
combination demonstration and hands on participation. During
this class we will discuss the properties of yeast and making
successful breads at home. You will learn to mix, roll and
finish Dinner Rolls and Herbed Focaccia Bread. Tastings and
Recipes will be provided. Combine this class with the Breakfast
Yeast Breads class for the full bread baking experience. Instructor:
Heidi
Cost: $45 No supplies
needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
September 21
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
GUMPASTE ROSE
Learn to make a
realistic looking gumpaste rose and rosebud in this hands
on class. Students will leave with their rose.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Sallia
Register thru our
Online
Store
July 16
Tuesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
AIRBRUSH
BASICS WITH JENNIFER
Learn about different
airbrushes and compressors. Then learn and practice techniques
in this hands on class while you use different media.
Instructor: Jennifer
Cost: $50 No supplies
needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
Holders of LivingSocial,
Groupon and deal type prepaid certificates register
here.
FULL:
June 15
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
August 17
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
September 17
Tuesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
September 22
Sunday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
ADVANCED
AIRBRUSH
In this 2 day hands
on class you will first create a 2D cake. You will then continued
to build on your airbrush knowledge and skills by bringing
the cake to life. Basic airbrush class or similar skills required.
No supplies needed. Instructor: Jennifer
Instructor: Jennifer
Cost: $75 No supplies
needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
July 28
Sunday
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Oct. 2 & 3
Wed. & Thur. 2 - 3 hour
sessions from 6:00 - 9:00 pm each night
FRENCH
MACARONS
Learn to make delicate
French macarons! In class students will make several flavors
and fillings. The class will be a combination of demonstration
and hand-on practice of the technique. Everyone will
leave with an assortment of macarons they assemble in class.
Instructor: Heidi
Cost: $50 No supplies
needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
July 12
Friday
9:30 am - 12:30 noon
Aug 10
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
WILTON
DECORATING BASICS
The Wilton Decorating Basics course is the perfect place to
start! Your instructor will show you the right way to decorate,
step by step, so that you experience the excitement of successfully
decorating your first cake. You'll understand how to bake
a great cake, see how to make and color icing and learn the
best way to ice the cake. You will also practice the three
fundamentals of decorating, enabling you to approach each
technique the right way for great results. Along the way,
you'll learn to create icing drop flowers, rosettes, shells,
pompom flowers, leaves, shaggy mums, and the ribbon rose.
You will decorate a cake during the first lesson and we will
provide everything you need. Supplies will be needed for the
next two lessons, but that will be covered in your first lesson.
Cost: $50
Supplies are
listed below. No supplies are needed for the lesson.
Register thru our
Online
Store
Each class is 3
weeks/lessons.
EVENING CLASSES
(taught by Sallia or Heidi)
classes are from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Thursday, June 13, 20, 27 - Sallia
Monday, July 15, 22, 29 - Heidi
Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21 - Heidi
Monday, September 9, 16, 23 - Sallia
DAYTIME CLASSES
(taught by Heidi)
classes are from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, August 6, 13, 20
Tuesday, September 24, October 1, 8
FONDANT
CAKE WITH JENNIFER
Learn the basics
of covering a cake with fondant in this hands on class. Each
student will leave with their own creation. Cakes are usually
themed to the season and involve covering a cake with fondant
and some simple fondant decorations. No experience needed.
Instructor: Jennifer
Cost: $45 No supplies
needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
Holders of LivingSocial,
Groupon and deal type prepaid certificates register
here.
FULL:
June 15
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
August 6
Tuesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
FULL:
August 29
Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
October 9
Wednesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
October 27
Sunday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
CUPCAKES
WITH JENNIFER
Learn to decorate
cupcakes beyond the basics. Create some adorable cupcake
characters, shapes, animals, bugs, etc. Each group of seasonal
classes will have different designs but will include 9 to
12 cupcakes that the student can take home.
Instructor: Jennifer
Cost: $45 No supplies
needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
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here.
FULL:
June 14
Friday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
FULL:
June 25
Tuesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
FULL:
June 29
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
FULL:
July 10
Wednesday 9:30 am
- 12:30 pm
July 11
Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
FULL:
July 27
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
July 30
Tuesday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
September 4
Wednesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
September 6
Friday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
September 20
Friday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
October 14
Monday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
October 16
Wednesday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
October 19
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
October 26
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Ocotber 28
Monday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
COOKIE
DECORATING WITH JENNIFER
Learn techniques
for decorating beautiful seasonal themed cookies. Cookie baking,
royal icing, flooding, fondant, piping and use of sprinkles
and a number of other techniques are typically covered. Recipes
will be provided. Each student will leave with their own decorated
cookies from this hands on class. Each group of seasonal classes
cookies are different.
Instructor: Jennifer
Cost: $45 No supplies
needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
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here.
FULL:
June 27
Thursday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
FULL:
June 30
Sunday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
July 18
Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
FULL:
July 27
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
August 14
Wednesday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
September 11
Wednesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
September 13
Friday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
October 10
Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
October 17
Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
October 19
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
October 26
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
CAKE
BALLS WITH JENNIFER
Learn to make your
own cake balls. A combination of cake and icing rolled in
a ball and covered with chocolate. The variations are endless.
Students leave with the cake balls they create.
Instructor: Jennifer
Cost: $45 No supplies
needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
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here.
FULL:
June 17
Monday
9:30 am - 12:00 noon
FULL:
June 29
Saturday
2:00 - 4:30 pm
June 28
Friday
1:00 - 3:30 pm
July 9
Tuesday
9:30 am - 12:00 noon
July 24
Wednesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
September 5
Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
September 14
Saturday
9:30 am - 12:00 noon
September 27
Friday
1:00 - 3:30 pm
September 30
Monday
6:00 - 8:30 pm
October 11
Friday
1:00 - 3:30 pm
October 20
Sunday
1:00 - 3:30 pm
CAKE
BALL DECORATING WITH JENNIFER
Once you have taken
the Cake Balls class and learned the basic dipping method
for covering cake balls then you will want to take this class
were we will cover a variety of seasonal decorations. Students
leave with the cake balls they've decorated.
Instructor: Jennifer
Cost: $45 No supplies
needed.
Register thru our
Online
Store
Holders of LivingSocial,
Groupon and deal type prepaid certificates register
here.
July 25
Thursday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
September 14
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
CHOCOLATE
TRUFFLES WITH JENNIFER
Learn to make decadent
chocolate truffles! In class we will make several flavors
of ganache fillings and learn to temper chocolate. Students
will make truffles in candy molds, hand enrobed truffles and
cocoa coated truffles. Everyone will leave with an assortment
of the candy made in this hands-on class! No supplies needed.
Instructor: Jennifer
Cost $50 No
supplies needed.
Register thru ourrOnline
Store
Holders of LivingSocial,
Groupon and deal type prepaid certificates register
here.
September 24
Tuesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
October 4
Friday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
FULL:
October 5
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
October 23
Wednesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
PETIT FOURS
Learn to bake,
fill, build and decorate a variety of petit four cakes. This
class is a combination of demonstration and hands on practice
of the techniques. You will take home a variety of decorated
petit fours. Recipes will be provided.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Heidi
Register thru our
Online
Store
July 19
Friday
9:30 am - 12:30 noon
August 10
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
GELATIN BUTTERFLY & BOW
During this hands
on class, you will learn to make a beautiful bow made from
gelatin, and then adorned with delicate gelatin butterfly.
These decorations are a perfect accompaniment to any Buttercream
or Fondant cake. No previous experience with gelatin art needed.
No supplies needed.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Heidi
Register thru our
Online
Store
August 24
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
GELATIN ORCHID & FOLIAGE
During this hands
on class you will learn to make delicate orchids along with
accompanying foliage. These flowers are a perfect accompaniment
to any buttercream or fondant cake. No previous experience
with gelatin art needed.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Heidi
Register thru our
Online
Store
August 24
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
BAKING
You will learn to
bake a variety of cakes using different mixing methods. The
majority of the class will be demonstration with tastings
provided. Recipes will include; Carrot, Chocolate, Vanilla
Bean and Red Velvet along with a seasonal recipe. This is
a great class for the beginner baker or the experienced baker
who wants to learn more about a variety of scratch cake recipes.
Recipes will be provided. The Icing class is a great compliment
to this class.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Heidi
Register thru our
Online
Store
August 9
Friday
9:30 am - 12:30 noon
ICING
Learn to make a
variety of icings including Poured Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing,
Fresh Whipped Icing along with Swiss and American Buttercreams.
Using these five basic recipes, you will learn how to easily
turn them into fifteen Icings and Fillings! This class is
mostly demonstration with tastings provided. The Baking class
is great compliment to this class.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Heidi
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Online
Store
August 16
Friday
9:30 am - 12:30 noon
PIE
Just in time for
the holiday season: Homemade pies! Watch and learn to make
a variety of tasty pies, exceptional crust, custard and fruit
fillings and tempting toppings like streusel and meringue.
The majority of class is lecture with detail demonstrations
and easy to follow directions. Recipe packets and tastings
provided to each student!
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Heidi
Register thru our
Online
Store
June 23
Sunday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
TARTS
Learn how to bake
a variety of mini and full size tarts. Recipes will include;
an assortment of fillings and crusts all in a delicate tart
form. The majority of the class will be demonstration, but
be sure to bring your appetite to try all of the tart creations!
Recipes Provided.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Heidi
Register thru our
Online
Store
July 21
Sunday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
ROLLED BUTTERCREAM
You like the look
of fondant but not the taste? Then this is the class for you.
Rolled buttercream looks like fondant, tastes better, and
is easier to do. Come and learn how easy and fun this is.
You will cover a cake, and do crimping, modeling, embossing,
brush embroidery and borders. Come learn this interesting
technique. Recipe will be provided.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Sallia
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Online
Store
FULL:
June 17
Monday
6:00 - 9:00 pm date changed
August 8
Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 noon
MODELING CHOCOLATE ROSE
Description to follow
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Sallia
Register thru our
Online
Store
Not scheduled
TIERED CAKES
In
this three-hour demo class, learn how to prepare cakes for
assembly including use of dowel rods, stacked, 2-plate and
pillar construction, push-in pillar construction and center
column construction. You will also learn how to assemble those
wacky, tilted tiered cakes that are so popular.
Cost: $40
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Sallia
Register thru our
Online
Store
April 27
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
September 7
Saturday 9:00
am - 12:00 noon
BUTTERCREAM BASICS
Learn many of the
basic buttercream decorating techniques while creating your
own beautiful themed cake. Learn to ice a cake and add details
using a piping bag and tips. Each class will be themed for
the season. This class is hands on and everyone will leave
with their cake creation!
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Sallia
Register thru our
Online
Store
July 20
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
BUTTERCREAM FLOWERS
Learn for the first
time or brush up on your buttercream flower making skills.
Use a variety of tips to create flowers, including roses,
chrysanthemums, pansies, carnations, drop flowers, and many
more. No decorating experience necessary.
Cost: $45
No supplies needed.
Instructor: Sallia
Register thru our
Online
Store
July 20
Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 pm
PRIVATE
GROUP CLASSES/PARTIES
Private decorating
classes or parties can be arranged by contacting Jennifer.
Generally the cost would be $45 each for a minimum of 10 participants
and $25 for each additional person.
CLASS
SUPPLY LISTS
WILTON
DECORATING BASICS
SUPPLY LIST
First Lesson
During the first
lesson the instructor will discuss supplies needed and talk
about different options depending on your plan for additional
courses. You'll have an opportunity to buy supplies during
that first lesson or you can get your supplies before the
next lesson.
You will be decorating
a cake during the first lesson and we will supply everything
needed. You may want to bring the following to lesson 1:
• Pen or pencil
• Note pad
• Apron
Lessons 2 –
3
There is a Student
Kit - Decorating Basics available for purchase that contains
the following:
• Decorating Tips #s 1,3,12,16,18,21,1M,104,352,230,2D
and 233
• 4 Standard Couplers
• 2-10" Reusable Featherweight Bags
• 6 Disposable Decorating Bags
• 1.5" Flower Nail
• Cupcake Nail
• Decorator Brush
• 12 Flower Template Stickers
• 9" Spatula
• Practice Board with Stand and Patterns
CLASS
RECIPES
GUM GLUE RECIPE
Break ¼ teaspoon Ready-To-Use Gumpaste into very small
pieces. Dissolve pieces in 1 tablespoon water. Let rest about
1 hour. Mixture will be ready to use even if some pieces have
not dissolved. Store unused gum glue in the refrigerator for
up to 1 week.
WILTON CLASS
BUTTERCREAM ICING
Yields: 3 cups
1 lb sifted confectioners'
sugar (approx. 4 cups)
1 tablespoon Meringue
Powder
1 cup solid vegetable
shortening
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon Clear
Vanilla
Optional - 1 teaspoon
Butter Extract, pinch of salt
Combine sugar and
meringue powder in large bowl, set aside. Cream shortening,
flavorings, and water. Gradually add dry sifted ingredients
to creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly on medium speed. Blend
an additional minute until creamy.
Cupcake
Class Recipes
INSTRUCTORS
Sallia is
a long time Wilton instructor and has been inducted into their
instructor's Hall of Fame. She also is owner of Just
Desserts which creates some wonderful wedding and special
occasion cakes.
Jennifer
is an owner of Make It Sweet and has used her training and
knowledge to teach a number of classes over the years. She's
a graduate of the Culinary Academy of Austin and loves to
teach. A number of years ago she was an assistant for a contestant
on the Food Network Challenge.
Heidi owns
Envy Pastries and
is a graduate of the Texas Culinary Academy. Heidi's passion
for cake and people is obvious when you come to one of her
classes. She is always entertaining with some great stories.
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