The Big 5-Oh! (36 page)

“Here. Console yourself with resumés for the restaurant positions. Maddie and I will talk to the desk applicants.”

“Sweet tooth abuser!” Norma accused.

“Just saving you from yourself,” he said, tying up the box with the used length of white string.

“Gee, thanks.”

“Saving you from yourself,” Georgiann repeated, and then she clicked her tongue. “More like saving the brownie for
your
self.”

“Yeah, there's that,” he replied. And with one defiant flicker of a smile, he popped the last of the brownie into his mouth.

Important Tips for Cake Decoration

• Choosing the right bag for applying icing is crucial.
  
• A parchment bag is ideal; it can be used quickly and is disposable.
  
• A round tip is best for applying dots, straight lines, or writing script.
  
• A star-shaped tip creates beautiful flowers and zigzag shapes.
  
• Use a leaf-shaped tip for a lovely garland design around edges.
  
• Decorate with
  The V Principle
  , making a “V” with thumb and forefinger.
  

Always remember that practice makes perfect! Use a sheet of wax paper or an overturned cookie sheet to practice making designs before jumping right in to apply them to a cake, cupcake, or even a cookie.

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