Fast forward to today and this bad habit has never left me. Saturday I was going to start working on cookies for my next post but I got caught up cleaning my house. When spring arrives I tend to have more pep in my step and this is when I try to accomplish everything I have been putting off during the fall. I guess that's why they call it spring cleaning. The cookies got pushed to Sunday.
Today I was going to work on them but I decided to film a video about my favorite icing consistencies. I ran into problems with my computer saving the video and I had to edit it all over again. The cookies have gotten pushed aside again. What was supposed to be a quick video has turned into a long ordeal. Yikes!
I guess the great thing about being a blogger is that it's okay if this type of thing happens. I don't have to meet a deadline. So I promise you those cookies will be coming soon but until then please enjoy my ramblings on my favorite icing consistencies. I don't know what it is about videos but as soon as I hit that record button my mouth goes dry and I get all tongue twisted. Also, I had to do some serious editing because it was way over ten minutes so I apologize if it's choppy.
Important Notes:
There are many posts out there on icing consistencies. It is important for you to find what works for you. This video is meant to show you what I like to use so that when I do a tutorial you will know what Honeybee's piping & flood consistencies look like.
I mentioned using the spray bottle technique that One Tough Cookie came up with. You can read more about that here.
I also mentioned the Saran Wrap method by Karen from Karen's Cookies. You can learn more about it and see her video here.
Finally, I mentioned that I now use Glad Press n' Seal that Jodi came up with. You can read more about it and see her video here.
Lynda---this video is for you. I hope this will help you with your writing on cookies. :)
Talk about being a procrastinator! I have had this page up on my computer since you posted it. I have been "meaning" to read it but I am one of those people who has to be in a "mood" to read things. I finally got in the mood! And I see my name at the bottom! Thank you so much! I am so glad you are liking the Press n' Seal. I love it. Now, I'm going to watch the video. I just couldn't put off writing you...I might have forgotten! <3
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I really do love the Press n' Seal! I love the plastic wrap tip but your idea to use Press n' Seal took it to another level. It's so much easier & I don't have to worry about icing coming out.
DeleteAs for being in the "mood" to read I can totally relate. I recently put the app Bloglovin on my iphone so I can have all the blogs I love in one place. I get so behind on reading all the posts. Facebook is another story. As my number of fans is growing I find it hard to keep up with it. I don't know how you do it with so many fans. You must get tons of emails. Now you have a business about to start up. You must be a super woman :)
Ok, I just watched the video...
ReplyDeleteI like the same consistency for both piping and flood. Lately my piping has been a little too thick, but I like it about where you do yours. Thanks again for mentioning me! And thanks for sharing your tips! :)
Your welcome :). Thanks for your tips. You are an inspiration to me.
DeleteThanks for the tutorial! Your cookies are amazing. I clicked on the link to watch the "press 'n seal" video, but it says you need to be invited to access it. Could you explain what it is, please?
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and have spent the last hour going over all your posts! I love your tutorials and your work is beautiful...I will be checking out your blog daily now that I have found it.
ReplyDeleteI use the saran wrap technique for my icing but was very curious about the Press and Seal, but I see the blog that you linked to has been removed. Any chance you can easily explain just how it is done and differs from saran wrap?
Thanks so much~
Terri it's the same as the plastic wrap method just with press n seal. Cut a sqaure & place it sticky side up. Put your icing in the center of it & fold over one corner to meet another. Take your finger & press around the icing to seal it in. Then roll up as you do with the saran wrap.
DeleteThank you Melissa!! I just watched your video and learned something new!! I was inspired about 2 years ago with cookie decorating, however I didn't take action until Thanksgiving 2012 (flop) and December 2012 where I made 650 cookies and I think that I did a fabulous job on them for the first time decorating. I can't remember which icing recipe I used, but when I decorated them, I didn't have air bubbles or any other problems. Now I use a different icing that I found on one of the cookie websites and I have lots of air bubbles on the cookie icing after they have dried. I have not been able to create any cookies that compare to my Christmas cookies since!! Where can I find your icing recipe? Please direct me to the link. Thank you so much for your help...Fo Harris
ReplyDeleteI use Ali Bee's icing recipe. You can find the link in the FAQ's section of my blog. I have adapted the recipe to my liking but I would suggest making it as is with whatever flavoring you like and then changing it if need be to your liking.
DeleteI tried to find the wonderland press n seal frosting tip but it wasn't there. Would you show it? Thanks, Leslie
ReplyDeleteI read your comment on how to use the press n seal. But I really need your recipe for royal icing. I couldn't find it. Would you please let me know how you make it. The video on consistencies was a big help. Thanks, Leslie
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DeleteIf you look in the FAQ's section of my blog there is a link to the recipe I use. I use Ali Bee's royal icing. I have adapted it to my liking. I would suggest making it as is and then tweaking it if need be. Every decorator has to find their own favorite consistencies and it took me a good year to year and a half to find what worked for me.
Thanks :)
Thanks a bunch. Leslie
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