Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network November 2014 | Page 3

letter from the editor Thankyou for reading our November issue of Cake! This issue we're celebrating Spring weddings, with a collection of stunning spring wedding cakes featuring sugarflowers, bright colours, and even a touch of metallic! We have tutorials for all styles of wedding and engagement cakes, perfect for any couple saying 'I do'. Don't miss our new 'back to basics' feature with foundation tutorials to perfect those important basic skills- this issue includes stencilling secrets with Janet O'Sullivan. In this issue we also feature interviews with some of the best wedding cake decorators in the world- Mrs Weinstock, Peggy Porschen and Zoe Clark, just to name a few. Interviewing these ladies for this issue was even more special than usual, as I had the pleasure of visiting Peggy Porschen Parlour and Zoe Clark's The Cake Parlour on my recent trip to London. Kellie Rudland contribution manager Kellie discovered the world of cakes 8 years ago. Since then she has worked alongside pastry chefs as a head decorator for an established cake company. Kellie has recently started her own couture cake business and joined the ACDN team in 2013. Unfortunately for my family our holiday quickly became a 'cake tour of London' as I travelled the city interviewing my cake idols! We had an absolutely brilliant time at the Melbourne Cake Bake & Sweets Show at the start of October. Despite the sore feet by the end of the weekend, I loved every second of the show weekend. My favourite part of the show, of course, was seeing our Cake Chapel project come to life. Liz Wright editor The amazing Verusca Walker and our team of 30 ACDN member volunteers came together to create an edible Cake Chapel in less than 48 hours- ready for the wedding of Stef and Dave, which happened live at the show! Liz is the editor of Cake! magazine and founder and owner of the Australian Cake Decorating Network. Liz grew up surrounded by cake, spending hours upon hours watching her mum create stunning wedding cakes (in the days of extension Check out our show wrapup from page work and intricate piping!). 83 for photos of our Cake Chapel build, Liz is excited to have the opportunity to exhibitor listing and lots of photos from use Cake! magazine to showcase the incredbile talent of cake decorators the show. worldwide. Happy reading XX Liz COVER IMAGE: Peggy Porschen Cakes Marianna Saran Kirsty Vierdag editorial marketing administrative assistant Television reporter and mother of two, Marianna has combined her love for cake decorating and journalism. Her mission is to bring Cake! readers the latest cake news and interviews with decorators from around the globe. WIth a background in marketing and a passion for baking, Kirsty has become an integral part of the ACDN team. Kirsty runs her own catering business and specialises in 'clean eating' snacks as well as delicious cakes and treats. Born in Cavite, Philippines, Rolaine joined the ACDN team in 2013. Rolaine spent a lot of time baking while she grew up but it took a backseat as she raised a family and grew her career. Rolaine's love of baking has been re-ignited since joining the ACDN team. Rolaine Raya