5 Bakers Who Bit Off More Than They Could Chew

My friends, cake decorating can be hard. Why do you think we have so much material? But bakers can make their jobs a lot easier by just knowing their limitations.

For instance, bakers, say someone asks you to make a groom's cake that looks like their BMW:

...but you're just figuring out what "edible markers" are.

In that case, maybe say no.

See how much better that would have been?

Ok, now let's practice together! I'll play the customer.

Hi! Can you make me a cake that looks like this shoe?

Now you say, "No. No, I can't."

I'd really love Maleficent on a cake! Can you do that?

"No. No, I can't."

Aw, then how about Tinkerbell?

"Sure! No probl... I mean, no. No, I can't."

See how easy that is? And hey, being able to say no to orders you can't do will give you more time for the ones you can!

Or you could just fill the donuts.

Thanks to Lesley H., Molly H., Sheyla S., John A., & Michelle R., who advises steering clear of the Stay Puft donuts, since we all know where THAT leads.

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P.S. Listen, I know it's still a little early to be posting Christmas stuff... but hear me out:

Tree Rex T-Shirt

This is my all-time favorite Christmas tee, and heck yes I've already been wearing it this month. The graphic is bright and cheery, it's super soft, and only costs $14! More colors and cuts for Men and Kids at the link.

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

They're Just Really Thankful To See You

It's our favorite time of year, minions:

POO WANG SEASON!

Yep, time to hang the traditional Poo Wang bunting (heyooo), pull up a chair (heyooo), and watch with gleeful abandon as bakers attempt - mostly in vain, since we all have the minds of 12-year-olds here - to make a turkey cake that doesn't look like poop or peepees or both.

Hehehhehehehe.

Hehhehehehhehe.

What was that I said about "in vein"?

Eh, never mind.

And lest you think this problem is only limited to turkey cakes, BEHOLD:

It's the "Horn" of "Plenty!"

It's a real cornucopia of earthly delights, IF you catch my drift...ing giant orange dong.

But remember, some turkey cakes are growers, not show-ers:

Also it's cold in here.

Now, I know what you're thinking: What if the bakers added legs on all the turkeys? Wouldn't that make them less, you know, heady? Less trouser weasel-y? Less cock-a-doodle-doo?

The answer is no.

No, it would not.

Besides, look at this poor fellow:

Scared stiff!

Thanks to Legot, Rebekah W., Anony M., Cat F., Sarah I., Carri B., Morgan C., & A.C. for the festive fowl play.

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P.S. I've been raving about Fresh Cut Paper bouquets for a while now, but they just launched an EXTRA LARGE size, and minions, it is majestic:

FreshCut Pop-Up Sunflower Bouquet

You can send these straight from Amazon, so no need to pay extra shipping, and since they fold flat for storage your loved ones can display them year after year. Big, BIG fan of these, plus they have lots more flowers and styles to choose from, go see.

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And from my other blog, Epbot: