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Add flair and personality to your sweets with tips and advice from Bake Decorate Celebrate! Hosts Nancy Siler and Melanie Glasscock focus on a specialty cake decorated around a theme, including other sweet treats that are fun to decorate: cupcakes, cookies, mini-cakes and candy. Episodes also include “Decorating Basics” offering easy first steps for delightful baking!
Distributed by: The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA)
Melanie Glasscock
Melanie Glasscock has been a popular broadcast journalist who anchored and reported the local CBS and NBC stations. Since leaving the anchor chair to devote time to her family and community, Melanie has worked with a variety of charitable and educational projects.
Nancy Silar
Nancy Siler has been baking and decorating for over 25 years. She is the director of The Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionary Art in Illinois, and serves as vice president of consumer affairs and public relations for Wilton Industries, Inc.
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Garden Party #102 It's time for an outdoor party with plenty of flowers. Whether it's a baby shower, wedding, or a cake for that special mom - we have sweet designs with that "just picked" look. Decorate a heart and flower cake or baby buggy first, then cookies are blooming in their own pots, last up flowers are not just for cakes - cupcakes are an easy alternative with fondant. |
Fondant #103 If you haven't tried working with fondant, you'll be amazed at the techniques you can do easily with this type of icing. Bow cakes are for every occasion - just change the colors. Then its simple designs; start with a basic fondant cake and add decorations. Last up how to stamp, sponge and write on fondant. |
Cupcakes #104 When is a cake not a cake? When it's a cupcake! The same decorating tips you use on more elaborate designs are the basis for quick, easy and elegant cupcakes. From chocolate swirl to monsters, you'll love these designs. Our second project is all about embellishment - ez decorating with candy, gum drops and sprinkles. And our final feature is cupcakes and more - how you arrange the finished cupcakes can create the look of a cake! |
One Tip Decorating #105 We all want to make professional looking and elegant cakes, we'll show you designs using just one decorating tip. That's all you need to create our feature butterfly cake. The star tip shows up again on our second project; a flower cookie cutter cake and cupcake. Last up is the always beautiful rosette cake - we bet you didn't know it was easy too! |
Chocolate Treats #106 Remember our name is Bake, Decorate AND Celebrate - and chocolate is a big part of that equation. Its not just cakes, today we feature chocolate treats from lollipops to candy shells. Then our second project takes chocolate one step farther with clusters, drizzling and dipping plus adding sprinkles and sugars. And last up chocolate as an accent - on cakes, cookies, and even as a place card. |
Quick and Ez #107 Sometimes you just don't have the time to do all the decorating you'd like, we come to your rescue with quick and EZ decorating: adding candy pieces for a fantastic fish cake plus mini toppers and embellishments that are ready made. Staying with quick and easy, our second technique is stencil decorating with colors, sugars and even food markers. Last up, sometimes a simple sentiment is all you need -we show you how with piping gel and tube icing. |
Easy Drop Flowers #108 When you think of cake decorating, flowers are the first design that comes to mind. Drop flowers are perfect for beginners yet elegant enough for the most experienced cake decorator. Fondant and flowers is a winning combination on our second feature cake. And last, smaller is easier and faster with petit fours featuring flowers. |
Cookies #109 Giant cookies are taking over the kitchen - for every occasion from parties to get well. It's the same basic techniques whatever the surface. You'll be proud to show off "your" cookies at the next cookie exchange with spritz dough cookies. And our last project features traditional cookies like cookie cutter designs and sandwiches. |
Simple Tiered Cakes #110 Tiered cakes are some of the most elegant and intricate looking designs - but you don't have to start out difficult. There are easy tools and techniques to making tiered cakes in our first project. Learn dowel rod construction and a simple stacked design for our second cake. Lastly, create a large brown bear from tiered cakes and learn about hidden pillar construction. |
Fruits and Leaves #111 Create icing fruits and leaves or use real berries in our first two feature cakes. Then it's simple designs on cookies. Our final look at fruits and leaves uses ready to use decorating embellishments like chocolate leaves, gum drops and fruit candy on iced cupcakes. |
Tone On Tone #112 When you need instant elegance and sophistication use tone on tone designs. A traditional wedding or shower look, you can use tone on tone to make any party "upscale". We start out with a dotted Swiss design cake and cut out flowers from fondant. Next add a touch of color with real fruit and also petit fours for a sophisticated look. Last up; include tone on tone accents in every aspect of your party with beautiful ivory, white and pastel accent invitations. |
Shells and Borders #113 Instantly dress up any cake with simple shell patterns and borders. We begin with a Fleur De Lis cake that only appears to be difficult. Our second project uses the same shells and borders with the addition of fresh flowers for a quick design. Lastly, do an instant dress up on a loaf cake with this simple design tip. |
Hearts Galore #204 This program features hearts of every size and color. When you're planning a dessert for a special person nothing says "I love you", like a heart. Hearts are appropriate for birthdays, weddings, showers, Valentines and Mothers day. In fact, every special person and occasion warrants a heart. Our first cake is perfect for each of those occasions and more. It's an entire crown of hearts and as an added treat we've used the same design for a salad. Our decorating basic is a review of the first steps in decorating. Our second feature expands beyond cakes to giant heart cookies. These are such a great gift dessert. Next we feature hearts in our decorating tip. Last up, its brownie and candy hearts. Hearts are adaptable to any recipe. |
Patriotic #205 Raise the flag on a program featuring patriotic designs. From traditional holidays like Memorial day and Fourth of July, to honoring members of the armed forces and even election day parties -these designs have stars and stripes as their key design element. First up are cookies - stars and stripes have never looked better and we have a visit from Uncle Sam, too. Next, on Decorating basic we have the recipe for perfect butter cream icing. The second feature is "Old Glory" ice cream cake. Not all cakes are baked and this is perfect for summertime events and outside barbecues. The decorating tip features printing - how to write the perfect message on your desserts. Last up, are cupcakes. Picnics wouldn't be the same without these easy to serve treats plus quick tips to decorate using picks and sprinkles. |
Kids Parties #206 It's so much fun to pick out a child's favorite character or personality trait and create a cake especially for them. This show also covers more than just the cake - we've got some invitations and other party ideas, too. Our first cake is one we've titled the Diva cake. Who doesn't have a little girl that's 6 going on 16? On decorating basics, we'll be exploring all of the different types of cookies. Then its equal time for the boys with a pirate cake. Shaped cake pans make designing easy and we have favor ideas, too. On decorating tips it's making faces - adding that personal touch to your decorating. Last up, its bears and butterflies for favors, treats and parties. |
Gingerbread #210 Gingerbread is not just for the holidays. Why limit that great aroma and taste to one season? We start out with a favorite: gingerbread houses, but we've added a twist with a bunny hutch too. The decorating basic features royal icing. Then it's year round gingerbread with people of every shape and size. Then learn about chocolate lace with Nancy on our decorating tip. Last up its truffles and muffins; gingerbread of course! |
Easy Pretty Cakes #212 Everyone loves to create beautiful cakes but sometimes we're worried that our cakes will not look like the experts; we get a little intimidated. This show is just for you; easy and pretty cakes. We guarantee that anyone can make these cakes and they look impressive and taste great. The first cake is a checkerboard. There's a secret to making this cake and we're going to share it with you. The decorating basic is how to read recipes. It's not hard, but there are a few hints that will make your baking more accurate. The second cake has a secret, too. And this time it's a specialty baking pan that allows you to bake in a tunnel for filling. The decorating tip is the carnation. We've been adding to our decorating repertoire with a new flower. Last but no least, its molten chocolate cakes that are bubbling over with chocolate. |
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate #301 It's hard to find anyone that doesn't love chocolate. When it comes to baking, chocolate is the main ingredient for some of our favorite desserts. From candy, to cakes to cookies - they all are just a little more special with a touch of chocolate. Our first dessert is a wonderful cheesecake - pretty good on its own but wait until you add chocolate truffles and a chocolate ganache center. On "Ask Nancy", our first question is on fondant. Then we have a very exciting special guest, Tish Boyle, the editor of Chocolatier magazine, with a romantic recipe, a chocolate heart cake. The decorating tip is the star tip and all of its uses. Last up, chocolate dessert cups are perfect all by themselves or filled with more yummy treats for an elegant favor or dessert. |
Classic Cakes #302 What makes a classic cake? Classics are recipes that have stood the test of time, and have become a favorite for lots of people. There are many different versions of the same recipe - with a little special touch everyone adds to make the recipe unique First up is a classic pound cake, but it looks anything but basic when it s made in a specialty cake pan. Then it's "Ask Nancy" and questions about the flavor of fondant. The next classic cake is a carrot cake with great icing decorations. The decorating tip is making shells for borders, frames, printing and flowers. And our last classic cake is an upside down cake - but the twist is the cake pan and decorations. |
Time for Baking Apples #303 What says fall to you? Autumn leaves, football, and crisp apples. Apples are great all year long but especially in the fall. The show features apples - every variety. Our first cake is a round apple cake with an iced lattice basket. On "Ask Nancy" we return with a very popular topic and our third lesson on fondant. Then you can use that new knowledge on a mint green fondant covered cake featuring a rope border and of course an apple design. Our decorating tip is the rosette and how to make a border, candle holder and flower. Last up we can't forget apple cobbler and pie - these are recipes that will become family favorites. |
Favorite Desserts #304 Everyone has favorite, tried and true recipes. This show features our specialties.We want to encourage every generation to try baking and to pass on their love of cooking to daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. It's those favorite desserts that are the legacy you pass on. The first dessert is one of those recipes, it's called "Mom's pumpkin roll". Then our "Ask Nancy" segment is about purchased vs. handmade fondant. Kathleen Murphy is our special guest with a sophisticated, but easy dessert featuring rice cereal and dried fruit - this is not your old fashioned fruit cake. Today's decorating tip is making dots and balls. Last up is double chocolate bread pudding. |
Whimsical Cupcakes #305 One of the most popular treats is cupcakes because they are easy to transport and serve. Plus cupcakes are not just for kids! These are not your everyday cupcakes - we've added special decorations, designs and embellishments, in fact anything you can do with a cake can be done on cupcakes too. Our first treat is adult cupcakes, perfect for showers and every bit as elegant as a cake. Next is "Ask Nancy" and our viewer question is about how much batter for each size of cake pan. Then we have an animal menagerie of cupcake designs. Our decorating tip is about making beads for borders, petals, pearls and printing. Last up we have cupcakes for all ages with some unique decorations and baking methods. |
Critters You Can Eat #306 It's a real circus or maybe a zoo with edible critters in all shapes and sizes. You might think of animals as "just for kids" treats, but they turn up in classic designs too. In fact our first cake is a beautiful garden guarded by whimsical bees and lady bugs. Next we've got the answers to some important questions about baking in high humidity. Then its animal cookies - but these aren't your standard creatures. Then today's decorating tip is the zig zag. Last up, its fun critters using rice cereal. |
Bake A Little Romance #309 Today is special creations for the people you love. Show your affection by making a special dessert. First up we have a tiered cake featuring fondant and heart cutouts in pastel colors. Then it's all about eggs - on our "Ask Nancy" feature. Our second dessert is another romantic interpretation with a small German chocolate cake featuring candy roses and chocolate ganache. Our decorating tip is about making drop flower trios. Last up it's a heart shaped gingerbread cookie box - what surprise will you put inside? |
All That Glitters #501 Nothing says celebration like the addition of a little glamour and sparkle. The first dessert is actually 2 treats in one: pearlized flower cookies in a candy basket. On Ask Nancy, Nancy is joined by Sarah Phillips from Baking 911 with the answers to viewer questions. Today's questions are about types of cakes. Next it's a fondant cake featuring ribbon roses and draping. Then it's time for a special feature this season, we travel to ICES, the International Cake Exploration Societe and meet with some of the leading cake designers to learn about some of their creations and techniques. Today we meet Jo Ellen Simon, designer of the Nebraska show cake! |
Captivating Cookies #505 This show features three new recipes for your cookie jar and new family tradition: baking cookies all year round as a treat, not just at the holidays. First are delicate oatmeal lace cookies. On Ask Nancy, Sarah Phillips is back with answers on ingredient questions. Next, it's chocolate macaroons and some very clever gift giving ideas. Then meet Linda Fontana at the ICES show and learn about her specialty techniques. And the last cookie is white chocolate crescents - perfect for your next tea. |
Popcorn Treats #513 This show features non traditional desserts with one common ingredient: popcorn! First up it's a spring bunny popcorn cake. On Ask Nancy butter cream consistency questions are answered. Then it's time for a unique popcorn treat in an even more unique serving container. At ICES we meet Autumn Carpenter. Last up it's an unusual trail mix, we call popcorn munch. |
A Slice of Americana #604 Take the time to celebrate pride in your country with wonderful cakes, and cookies. We start out with a true slice of Americana and a patriotic cake featuring the Statue of Liberty. Then it's time to plant another flower in our decorating garden with Sandy Folsom and drop flowers. Next it's a giant flag cookie decorated with fondant and gel for an easy portable treat. Finally, its red, white and blue, peppermint and cinnamon bark for a patriotic color scheme with complimentary tastes. |
Princesses and Fairies #610 Today we feature magical cake designs for the dreamer in us all. The first cake is a fairy house for your favorite princess. Then it's elegant lilies in our woodland garden with decorating tips with Sandy Folsom. Then the fairy princess gets her own crown with our final cake for every girl, little or big. |
Fun and Whimsical Cupcakes #611 Celebrate with individual cakes or cup cakes; they're portable and a great way to try out new design ideas on a small scale. Our first cupcake is a Ferris wheel cake made up of individual cupcakes. Then Sandy Folsom demonstrates the primrose for delicate beauty on your decorated cakes. Then we have a special guest, author Laura Numeroff. She'll treat us to ideas from her books and her inspiration for such titles as "If you give a mouse a cookie!" Last up we have a final whimsical cupcake recipe for "dirt" cupcakes. |
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