Marshmallows are difficult to work with cleanly. :) Shocking, I know. The caramel didn't show the shape very well, and my decorating skills seem to be lacking. :)
Take a look ~
My adventures in starting an online candy business, food in general, being a mom to an active boy.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Spring treat fail
I found the cutest pan at JoAnns the other day and thought I would be able to make these super cute treats to sell in my store.
Marshmallows are difficult to work with cleanly. :) Shocking, I know. The caramel didn't show the shape very well, and my decorating skills seem to be lacking. :)
Take a look ~
This last picture is of some smore brownies before they went in the oven.
Marshmallows are difficult to work with cleanly. :) Shocking, I know. The caramel didn't show the shape very well, and my decorating skills seem to be lacking. :)
Take a look ~
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Need a jump start
It feels like the business has flat lined alittle. I tried to get it going with some valentines candy. That didn't seem to work. The candy didn't even get picked to be featured. I was alittle bummed about that. Now, I am working on some spring/Easter stuff to see if that will help.
I was able to post a new listing yesterday for a layered candy. We will see how that goes. I might have to lower the price a little. That seems to be an issue. Handmade stuff is more expensive then the big company stuff. It's better of course, but pricey. :)
I have offered sales, but they seem to go un noticed. I am going to start looking a better ways to promote the business. I am going to be in the sample village boxes In April and May. I hope that helps.
Feeling a little blah about it all. :) Off to do some chocolate work. Hopefully will have some good pics later!
I was able to post a new listing yesterday for a layered candy. We will see how that goes. I might have to lower the price a little. That seems to be an issue. Handmade stuff is more expensive then the big company stuff. It's better of course, but pricey. :)
I have offered sales, but they seem to go un noticed. I am going to start looking a better ways to promote the business. I am going to be in the sample village boxes In April and May. I hope that helps.
Feeling a little blah about it all. :) Off to do some chocolate work. Hopefully will have some good pics later!
Monday, February 13, 2012
gardening
It is alittle early, but as I live in the Pacific Northwest, I am starting now. My son and I have started planting seeds to start inside for our garden.
These are brussell sprouts! I am excited for the tomatos to sprout. We are planting popcorn tomorrow! Will post more pics as they come!
new packaging
Any suggestions? Leave me a comment!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Valentines Day
I ordered cookies decorated like the band KISS for my boyfriend from one of my fellow shop owners. I can't wait to get them. I will definately post pictures.
I am also sending the boyfriend and the step kid to IFly for valentines day. Indoor skydiving, perfect for this area, with all the rain. :)
I hope to have pictures next week. Happy Valentines day all!!
I am also sending the boyfriend and the step kid to IFly for valentines day. Indoor skydiving, perfect for this area, with all the rain. :)
I hope to have pictures next week. Happy Valentines day all!!
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