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twooten173
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:49 pm |
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| Sugar_Plum_Fairy wrote: | | I wouldn't "bash" Duff, but I think the point here is that he's not 'the best' cake decorator. .... I would like to see additional shows dealing exclusively with cake decorating. |
Amen twice!!
I personally can't stand to watch his so because I find his laugh annoying and he does it all of the time. But I can see why people find his show interesting. I honestly think some of the people here have more talent than his team... even more so because you do it all - consult, bake, decorate, etc - and you do it by yourself. So kudos to you ladies. Oh, I do think we owe him a "thank you" for bringing positive attention to our industry.
And I cannot believe you guys are actually bickering over Duff!  I'm certain he could care less whether either of you are defending or bashing him. So why alienate people in your community over him? 
Just my two cents. |
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nicki9774
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Joined: May 11, 2007
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Location: Loves Park, IL
Birthday: Jul 09
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:50 pm |
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At the Totally Awesome Cake Contest that Duff judged, he said that the minimum charge was $500.00. They do 15 cakes a week. Which they don't need, but Mary Alice keeps it at 15 cakes a week. I know he said something about $3000.00 to with a cake, but not for sure if that was the highest priced or what?
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MacsMom
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Location: CA
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:55 pm |
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Oh yeah! The mistakes!!
Those have otbe a favorite feature because (1) I feel sooo much better seeing that he makes the same mistakes I do, and (2) my HUSBAND feels so much better knowing that it's not just me! I guess maybe he thought I wasn't professional enough after witnessing a few mishaps... |
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all4cake
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Joined: Jul 02, 2006
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Location: NC
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:55 pm |
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I enjoy the show and all the staff. I would love to be able to view inside the bakery for an entire week...there's such a variety of personalities that seem to just click.
I like to see how they create different cakes. Even though a lot of their cakes are formed using styrofoam or other non-edible construction forms, I definitely am brainstorming on how it can be done in cake/icing. I find the show beneficial.
I would agree that he isn't the greatest cake artist. The many that are far better might not:
Have the time to devote to a show
Have the desire to be on a show
Have what it takes to entertain
Have resources at hand to fill the gaps they may lack(Duff has on staff such a variety of creativity and humor that he couldn't possibly do alone)
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aundrea
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Joined: Aug 27, 2007
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Location: connecticut
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:00 pm |
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i, too am a fan of duff and the gang.
but the only, dare i say complaint i have is- the hygiene ?spelling (sorry).
i see hair flowing, rough housing games and messy work stations.
im sure they are washing in between cakes and washing down their stations, but it never shows us.
ive seen a few episodes where, well lets just say ewwwwwwww.
but i can see why he is on tv. his laugh is 'awesome'!
and the crew is cool.
i know im a clean freak and i like to think other bakers are too.
other than that..........ROCK ON DUFF! |
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indigojods
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Joined: Jan 16, 2007
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Location: San Diego, CA
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:03 pm |
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I love Duff and the Charm City gang! I just checked the Charm City Cakes website and they did increase the order minimum:
"Due to the care we give to each cake and the one-of-a-kind nature of each order, we require a minimum of $1000 on all of our cakes. "
I swear it was $500 a few months ago, but more power to them!
The 15 cakes a week which Nicki pointed out would mean they are taking in AT LEAST $15,000 per week just on the sale of cakes. How cool is that!??!? |
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fondantgrl
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:05 pm |
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As I have said earlier, this complain is LAME and POINTLESS to start with... but for people who like the show and everything about the show, don't expect us to put up and shut up.. because we WON'T...at least Duff does not put ugly looking fairies or mermaids on his cakes..   |
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Shakti
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:07 pm |
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Holy crap, I forgot I wrote this post! I guess Duff sparks talk...and his show sparks interest in our industry...both great attributes I admire.
But I'm with y'all when you say you want more shows that are exclusively cake (and whoever made that stringwork comment in the beginning, go look at the debbie does cakes website I posted...that's certainly not stringwork and swiss dots!).
I'm going to read through all the replies later. On with the debate!! (discussion? talk? w/e!) |
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Molly2
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fondantgrl
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:10 pm |
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clean freaks ? I'll believe it when i see it..on TV  |
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Juliequeen
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:12 pm |
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I for one would be honored if upon delivering a cake it was compared to anything I’ve ever seen on Ace of Cakes…I think Duff and the crew are quite talented! |
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momshobby
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:16 pm |
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CristinaB, Your fenway park cake is just fantastic. I love your little figures on top of the scoreboard. Is the hat made of cake and gumpaste. Everything looks so professional, and I am sure it tasted wonderful too! You really are an "ace" of cake. |
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Denae
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:21 pm |
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why is duff that always gets the bashing? all i have to say is that he has his own show and he is loaded...why are you hating? i would love to be in his shoes!!! |
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sonoma9
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:23 pm |
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No AMEN from me....sorry. Duff is not the best, and I agree that half of what he does isn't really cake. BUT, the show is about a bunch of people (none of whom were decorators when they started -- I mean c'mon, Geoff was a structural engineer or some sort of architect!) and Duff who started his business and lives above it. They do turn out great work, but nobody said they are the best. Mary Alice, Geoff, Duff, and the others just have such a great chemistry and a low-key attitude about it all that it just works. And, they also show some disasters and how they fix them -- I like that. It isn't all roses in there. Remember when the castle cake fell over as Geoff was delivering it? They really did a number to redo that cake! Anyway, I think you're being a little harsh on Duff, considering he's never claimed to be the best. And, he isn't afraid to give people like Colette Peters a call for something as simple as how to put horizontal stripes on a cake. Duff is just cool.
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summernoelle
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:27 pm |
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| grama_j wrote: | | "AMEN" ! I LOVE the SHOW, but if it weren't for Duff's staff, he wouldn't have a show ! |
I just finished watching an episode not 5 minutes ago. My biggest complaint is that Duff doesn't decorate! Ever! I never see him taking on a project all on his own. It's always Geof and those super talented girls who are pulling the weight.
Still enjoy it, though. |
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