In terms of cake decorating, I like working with marzipan. Marzipan is a thick almond paste mixed with corn syrup and sugar. It mixes well with food coloring and can be sculpted into all sorts of interesting shapes.

I've used marzipan to make squirrels with bushy tails as well as various fruits including strawberry, watermelon, banana, pears, and blackberries.

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Posted by Kit Cassingham at 4:00 PM

From Ask Kit:
Q: Do you know anything about edible flowers for use on wedding cakes? I have weddings booked and plan to do the cakes---I have done them before but I am looking for something more elaborate.

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