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Lisa
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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2005 6:38 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

I thought it might be a good idea to compile a list of acronyms we use here at Cake Central. If you have questions about an acronym or if you have any to add, feel free to post here.

ACD = American Cake Decorating magazine
BC = Buttercream or Betty Crocker
BCT = frozen Buttercream Transfer
BF = Boy/Best Friend
BIL = Brother-In-Law
BTW = By The Way
BUMP = Bring Up My Post or Bump Up My Post
CC = Cake Central
CCC = Cupcake Cake
CMD = Cake Mix Doctor
CT = Chocolate Transfer
DD = Dear Daughter/Dad
DF = Dear Father/Friend
DH = Dear Husband or Duncan Hines
DM = Dear Mother
DOS = Day of Sharing
DS = Dear Son/Sister
DW = Dear Wife
EI = Edible Image
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
FBCT = Frozen Buttercream Transfer
FIL = Father-In-Law
GFY = Good For You
GMT = Greenwich Mean Time
GP = Gum Paste
HTH = Hope That Helps
ICES = The International Cake Exploration Societe'
IMBC = Italian Meringue Buttercream
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
IMO = In My Opinion
ISO = In Search Of
JMO = Just My Opinion
KA = KitchenAid Mixer
KK = Kopykake
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
MBN = Mailbox News magazine
MIL = Mother-In-Law
MMF = Marshmallow Fondant
MOB = Mother of the Bride
MOG = Mother of the Groom
NFSC = No Fail Sugar Cookies
OP = Opening Post or Poster
OT = Off Topic
PM = Private Message
PS = Powdered Sugar
RBC = Rolled Buttercream
RCT = Rice Crispie Treats
RI = Royal Icing
RKT = Rice Krispie Treats
ROFL = Rolling On Floor Laughing
ROFLMAO = Rolling On Floor Laughing My A** Off
SIL = Sister/Son-In-Law
SMBC = Swiss Meringue Buttercream
TIA = Thanks In Advance
TY = Thank You
WASC = White Almond Sour Cream Cake
WBH = The Whimsical Bakehouse
WMI = Wilton Method Instructor
WTG = Way To Go
YB = Yearbook (Wilton)


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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2005 6:41 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

I wanted to add MOG = Mother of Groom
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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2005 6:53 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

Thanks for clearing up the acronyms.. Some I am very familiar with and some I wasn't quite clear on and was afraid to ask.
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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2005 10:21 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

Hhmn, here is one you didn't post.
How about IMCCDO?
In My Conceited Cake Diva Opinion?
Haha, well, not everyone is humble!
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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2005 10:28 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

I also use LD=Luster Dust
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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2005 11:29 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

could someone please tell me what (as an example) 2tb is? Is it 2 tablespoons, thats what i'm thinking. Here we use tbls.
cheers
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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2005 11:52 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

Tbsp or tbsp is tablespoons
Tsp or tsp is teaspoons
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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2005 12:23 am  Reply with quoteBack to top

Cheers, not really with it today, wondering if i should try mmf recipe or not,just feels like one of those days.
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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2005 3:43 am  Reply with quoteBack to top

nernan wrote:
could someone please tell me what (as an example) 2tb is? Is it 2 tablespoons, thats what i'm thinking. Here we use tbls.
cheers


It's 2 Tablespoons. Also, I seen 2T (tablespoon) and 2t (teaspoon) used.

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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2005 6:59 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

Oh....I thought when I mentioned DH I was talking about my dumb husband....(because I was) hummmm. Surprised
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2005 7:04 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

Heehee, I like that even better! That is ok, on some sites it means Designated Husband, so I think you can still use DH and think Dumb Husband, haha!
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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2005 2:16 am  Reply with quoteBack to top

gotcake wrote:
Oh....I thought when I mentioned DH I was talking about my dumb husband....(because I was) hummmm. Surprised


When I first saw DH posted on another site, that's what I thought it meant. Shocked Very Happy

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 10:56 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

Now Joe, DH wouldnt be used as dumb husband if your wife was talking about you I'm sure!
I seen WYB on another site...it meant wouldnt you believe it....
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 4:27 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

could some one tell me how to make mmf and how to use mmf. you don't know how long i have been fighting to figure out what mmf was. thanks. Embarassed
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 4:38 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top

http://www.cakecentral.com/cak.....t-MMF.html

MMF is in the recipe section .. it is wonderful!! I love the way it tastes, I love working with it Smile
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