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Originally from the capital district, New York I have been a long since New York City transplant, having moved to the Metropolitan area in the great pursuit of art. I put the paint brush and tap shoes away while in college, choosing to studying theatre. I still have dreams to be a full time red-carpet-walking actress, and my day job is in fact managing the operations of a multi-theatre performing Arts venue. The Arts are my everyday–though I will confess its not as romantic as it sounds.
A few years ago I found myself in need of a new challenge, a new environment, a change in atmosphere. A few months later I was driving, solo across the counrty with Santa Fe, New Mexico as my final destination. I worked by day at a local Music Festival and by night got to explore, with some wonderful friends, the small desert city.
Surrounded by nomadic artists, a striking landscape, and amazing food I returned to New York refreshed and focused with a list of 101 things I would begin to pursue. (For the 101 project click Here .) My list had lots of little things on it like, take a Dance Class, some big things like -Pay off my car loan. And one important thing…Take a Cake decorating class. One class turned into four classes, turned into a hobby, turned into an artistic outlet/ obssession, turned into a part-time job decorating, turned into a part-time job teaching, has manifested as a blog/ website/ resources/ excuse to show off my work…so in short:
The Cake Eccentric is my venture toward creative and artistic expression in the medium of Frosting, Fondant, and Gum Paste (and other edibles) on the canvas of Cake. It is a personna; Its a cake, Its a baking tip or trick, its a recipe; it is experiment. It is taking something ordinary and finding a way to make it extraordinary.
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Annette Olmo |
December 1, 2009 at 8:10 am
Hey
I’m from your class at Michael’s. Really like your blog, very Bakerellaish…love that site. Looking forward to learning lots of stuff.
Just wanted to say Kudos on your blog…been thinking of doing one myself.
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Joey |
May 16, 2010 at 4:05 am
Love the new look….Was the lady drawn up for you or did you find her someplace?
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Ella |
May 17, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Thanks! I did the original sketch but then had a graphic designer re do it to make it look polished and whatnot.
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patricia Morales |
May 18, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Happy belayed B’day.
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BarbieDarl-SA-PE |
June 26, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Hello from South Arica! Just watched your YouTube video – butter icing roses. That was the first time anyone has ever mentioned the angle of the nozzle! Thank you! Your blog looks great. I’ll visit regularly.
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Ella |
June 27, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Thanks soo much awesome to hear!!!
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Stephanie |
September 18, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Hey this is thebaker12. and I think your videos are the best i am going to try your butter cream recipe. hope i can make good
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Leah |
November 17, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Hello from England! I’ve just seen you YouTube video on fondant roses – so very useful! I love your blog and have added it to my favourites. I’m looking forward to some festive recipes! xx Oh – P.S. – Any sweet recipe ideas for someone celebrating Thanksgiving in the UK and whose family don’t like pumpkin pie?
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Ella |
November 18, 2010 at 1:26 am
Hi Leah,
Thanks for your comment!! I am in the process of going through my recipe box and favorite books (I’m expecting a fun package of books in the mail soon!) for lots of holiday cookies! I’m planning to do a bunch in the next couple weeks including some cookies for dogs. I obviously obsessed with my puppy and they are great holiday gifts as well! As far as desserts for Thanksgiving guests, who don’t like Pumpkin pie, I would go with either of these: 1. German Apple Pie or 2. Apple Pie with Baklava Crust. I hope to do an Apple Pie with the Baklava Crust later this week so stay tuned.
Ella
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Michael |
January 11, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Hey Ella,
Nice meeting you last night. You have quite an interesting past and great artistic ability. Would love to hang out again and hear more about your work.
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katie |
April 5, 2011 at 4:17 pm
hello,
i just came across one of your how to videos on youtube and it lead me here! Your cakes and cupcakes are awesome! do you think you will ever put more tutorials up on how to decorate or use fondant?
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Ella |
April 6, 2011 at 5:03 am
Hi Katie,
The short answer is YES! Definitely more videos in the future, but when I’m not sure. I just haven’t had the time and I’d like to make tutorials of better quality–hopefully you didn’t watch the buttercream video, obviously my first endeavour. But thanks for watching and thanks for commenting– hopefully it will help inspire me to get back on youtube soon!
Cheers!
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Meg5623 |
March 7, 2012 at 2:25 am
I love your blog! I just started Wilton’s Basic course, something I have wanted to do for years. Your YouTube videos are extremely helpful. Looking forward to more! 🙂
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Jess |
April 11, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Stumbled upon your blog, while looking for cake ideas and decorating and frosting and what not. Just got done with Culinary school, the savory side not the baking side, and realized I would rather make cakes and spend time with my babies than wait on someone else.
Anyhoo, I will be using your cakes and recipes as inspiration as to the quality of my cakes. Any advice at all for someone hoping to make cakes a beautiful as yours? Thanks
Jess
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cakes northern sydney |
March 23, 2013 at 1:00 am
This is the third time I’ve been to your site. Thanks for sharing more details.