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Mini Cake

Mini Birthday Cakes Will Make Your Party Memorable

Cakes are delicious treats that everybody truly relishes and loves. A birthday is incomplete without a cake. Birthday cakes brighten up the birthday boy or girl’s party. Mini birthday cakes are just like regular birthday cakes except for the fact that they are available in smaller and cuter sizes. The baking process is the same for these little cakes as regular birthday cakes except for the fact that due to the smaller size the required time in the oven will change a bit. The designs and shapes of miniature cakes vary. These cakes are great.

They can all be decorated the same or they can also be personalized. For small gatherings, it is even possible to monogram each cake with the recipient’s name. For kid’s parties, however, it is best to decorate all of the cakes with a design intended for the guest-of-honor. This will make him or her feel special.

There are many shapes you can choose from for your mini cakes. Mini birthday cakes can also be utilized as centerpiece decorations. They are small in size and can be made in the form of adorable designs such as a car, teddy bear, puppy, clown, doll, the shape of a heart and so on which will delight the kids, and the parents, at the birthday party. They will be one of the highlights of your kid’s birthday party. One innovation in using these little cakes is to have each of them inscribed with a particular guest’s name. This concept will make your guests feel truly special.

Imagine each child’s delight when you hand them their own little cake in a cute little box to take home. These cakes can be packed with colorful papers and ribbons to enhance their look. They serve as memorable souvenirs. The most popular flavors are chocolate, strawberry, vanilla and mini cheesecakes.

You can purchase mini cake pans in several different shapes. A mini cake pan will allow you to cook several at once. They are very affordable and can be used over and over for many different occasions. They can even be used to make interesting, single-serving jello designs!

When you are throwing a party for your child’s birthday, make sure you plan on serving mini birthday cakes. They will certainly be the talk of your party. Your guests will be talking about these little treasures to their friends and family for several days after the event.

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Cookie Cutter

Cookie Cutters: 4000 Years In The Making

At some point in our history some one thought that circles were just too boring a shape for all cookies. Cookie cutters were the answer, but how did they evolve? Here are just a few bits of info on the history of these famous kitchen tools for your enjoyment.

The modern day cookie cutter was not invented by one individual, but rather has evolved over time. In fact, you can go back as early as 2000 B.C. and find Egyptian ceramic or wooden baking molds that were used to bake up biscuits or cakes. Even back then they yearned for a bit more creativity, though pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles were still a ways off!

Fast forward to the 16th century and we see the popularity of the gingerbread man start to grow. written history tells us about the first gingerbread cookies appearing in Queen Elizabeth I’s court in England. It appears she had these cookies made as small, edible replicas of some of her more extinguished guests. Off with their heads! (and arms and legs… and gumdrop buttons.) As these gingerbread cookies started to become popular requests from bake shops in the 17th century, shops started using metal cutters to expedite the process of producing them.

As Europeans migrated to America, so did some of their trends and customs, including the gingerbread man cookies and the cutters used to make them. It wasn’t long before American metal workers started producing the cutters (in several shapes and sizes) and making them available to the general public. By the 19th century tin cookie cutters were being sold from shops and peddlers.

By the mid 1800’s commercial machinery had developed in both the United States and Europe to the point that all sorts of products were moved from being made by hand to produced in factories. By the turn of the century many businesses were creating and distributing cookie cutters in this way, offering them in catalogs, advertising them, and even importing them from abroad.

While tin had been the main material for producing cookie cutters, they started being created from other materials as they became more available. During the mid 1900’s we saw aluminum and plastic being used.

Cookie cutters continued to grow in popularity as more shapes were created. During the 1970’s and into the 1980’s more women became domestic and worked on their own crafts at home, including decorated cookies. During this era we also witnessed an increase in spendable income, allowing people to spend more on such hobbies. As with many other products, there was a trend during the last quarter of the century to make manufacturing less expensive, and more cookie cutters were being manufactured in the likes of Malaysia, China, and other countries. However, cookie cutter production somehow survived being moved completely out of country and there are still a good number of cutters being made in the United States.

Now you can find cookie cutters in just about any shape or size. Copper is now a commonly used material for cookie cutters, but plastic and tin are still the most commonly found. If you can’t find a particular shape, there are cookie cutter companies that will create a custom shape for you. Likewise, you can buy your own kit to design and create your own cookie cutter.

While cookie cutters are being bought for the obvious purpose of cutting out sugar cookies, there is also a lot of people that search for, bid on, and buy cookies simply to collect them. There is even an official Cookie Cutter Collectors Club (CCCC) that meets regularly and has a big following. There are at least a couple of Cookie Cutter Museums, and enthusiasts even enjoy a “National Cookie Cutter Week” (started by the CCCC) during the first week of December. Of course this marks the beginning of the biggest time of the year for decorating cookies: the Christmas season. Even if you don’t care for the holiday, who can resist biting into a yellow frosted star cookie?

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This information was written by Karen and Mike of Karen’s Cookies – http://www.karenscookies.net .
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Cookie Cutters

Old River Road Monarch Butterfly Shape Cookie Cutter Reviews

The Old River Road Monarch Butterfly Cookie Cutter is an attractive and well built cookie cutter. The cutter is made of 100 % copper; it has a solid lip and measures an inch deep. Sturdy and intricate, this cutter is made to be used and made to last! Old River Road Cookie Cutters are heirloom quality (and sure to become one of your family’s most cherished possessions). Holidays, birthdays and other times that we gather round one another are important times, times when we celebrate our lives, our special relationships; they are times when we remember days-gone-by … and create new memories. Bring it all together in the kitchen, year after year, from one generation to the next, with Old River Road Cookie Cutters. With these premium cutters your holiday (and other special occasion) joy and laughter will be remembered and will continue on – your children will remember their childhood while creating memories with their own children, while using the family’s Old River Road Cutters. These premium cutters have been featured in Bon Appetit, Country Living, Victoria, Southern Living, Coastal Living, and were selected by House Beautiful as a “must have for the holiday season” on Good Morning America. Hand wash with warm soapy water; dishwasher is not recommended. Hand made in India by Old River Road – “From our hands to yours …” and from your hands to the next.

Technical Details

-Heirloom quality cookie cutter
-Made of 100 % copper
-Sturdy and intricate, this cutter is made to be used and made to last
-Hand made in India by Old River Road
-Hand wash with warm soapy water; dishwasher is not recommended

Customer Reviews

“LARGE cookie cutter”
By Lisa (Hartford CT)
I just looked at the shape and did not realize how large these were. Very high quality, and all of the different shapes available are awesome here. I have mine out/displayed in the kitchen as it is quite pretty, but beware these cutters are for LARGE cookies and if you are baking to a certain cookie count you’ll be busy. (But no cookie eaters have voiced complaint about largeness).

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Cake Pan

Tips to Help You Choose the Perfect Birthday Cake Pan for Your Child’s Next Birthday Party

Choosing the perfect birthday cake pans for your child’s next birthday party doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. In fact, in can be down right easy with the simple tips I’m going to show you in this article.

The very first thing you have to do before you buy a birthday cake pan is to figure out a theme for the party. You should answer some simple questions.

For example, what does your child like? Does he or she like a certain cartoon character? What do they like to do? Are they interested in a certain sport or sports?

Children love different things at different ages so it’s important to ask them, or at least know what TV programs, movies, and sports activities they enjoy.

Some children love Disney characters while other adore Sesame Street. It all depends on what they’ve been exposed to, so you’ll actually have a bit of input as to the direction of your child’s likes and dislikes.

Most kids are also involved in one sport or another. For example, some children like to play soccer. Some enjoy Pop Warner football, or Pee Wee baseball. Martial arts are also popular among today’s kids, such as Karate or Tae Kwon Do.

Kids don’t hide their likes or dislikes very well. By observing their behavior, you can easily decipher what they’re interested in. For example, at the store they’ll usually point to their favorite action figure, or cartoon character. They’ll ask if you can buy them that football, or baseball bat. You know your kids better than anyone, so figuring out what they like shouldn’t be too difficult.

Once you’ve figured out what your child is interested in, then it’s easy to develop a theme for their party. If they like a cartoon, or Sesame Street character, then that’s what the party’s theme will revolve around. If they enjoy sports, then a sports themed party is called for.

Now you’re ready to purchase the appropriate birthday cake pan to suit the theme of the party. That part is easy. All you have to do is go to your local bake-ware and buy what you need. However, there is a second option. With today’s technology, you can easily make your purchase at an Online store using your computer.

Wherever you decide to purchase your birthday cake pans, now you know how to choose them. Your child and his or her friends will be so delighted when they see that beautiful and delicious themed birthday cake, and it’ll be even more special because you baked it yourself. Enjoy and best wishes.

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You’ve chosen the theme, you’re ready to purchase a birthday cake pan. Visit CakePanStore.com today to find a wide variety of birthday cake pans at excellent prices!

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Pan Mold

A Guide to Making your Own Stepping Stone Molds

A ‘mold’ is a hollow or matrix which is generally used for shaping a fluid or plastic substance. It is a frame or model which is used to give a shape.

Have you decided yet what would be the shape and size of your stepping stone? If not don’t rush to your local market to buy the mold. You might get your mold in the form of a plastic saucer, an ice cream bucket or an ordinary pizza box which is of no use. Mold, in order to give a perfect shape of your, plays an important role and gives an appearance which you have imagined.

The shape and size of stepping stone is a pre-defined decision, so you will be benefited and can save your time. A stepping stone mold can be of different types and can take any shape given by you. Let us discuss the different types of molds for better understanding.

Types of Molds

Before preparing the stepping stone it’s very important for you to determine the shape and size of your mold. A mold of your choice decides the shape and appearance of the stepping stone you are making. A stepping stone is of multiple types, and in order to give the perfect look to your stone you have to decide your favorite one.

a) Plastic plant saucer: Plastic plant saucer is a rounded mold which is often used by us to give a round shape to the stone. This mold is a made of plastic.

b) Clear bigger mold: This kind of mold is used for bigger stepping stones. It can be of any shape like that of an octagon, square, heptagon and pentagon. This mold is also made of plastic. Besides this they are almost identical to the plastic planter saucers in all other aspects. They are available at a low cost of $3 or $4 and can even be reused.

c) Attractive stepping stone molds: They are quiet expensive and are of different sizes, shapes, colors and are beautifully designed. In order to get the best designed and fancy mold you may visit any website which sells these molds or a local home improvement store.

d) Old pans and utensils: Old cake pan is your daily utensil which you use to prepare your cake. People often try this option to save their money and can decorate their own stepping stones using this mold. In order to get the perfect design, please use petroleum jelly or cooking spray.

Other options that can be used as moulds are small ice cream boxes, pizza boxes, aluminum pans or plastic storage box can be used as a mold and can give them your shape. You may also make different molds using woods.

The Shape of your stone is determined by the mold which you have decided and designed before shaping the stone. Therefore it is very important that the mold you choose is of your liking and suits your style.

About the Author

Scott Byers is the owner of Stepping Stone Info, a complete stepping stone mold resource with articles on stepping stones and directions on how to make them.