About Us
| Dee Dee Lewis - Head Decorator and Owner |
Twelve years ago, I was approached by the owners of a catering
company in McKinney, TX. They were looking for someone that
might be interested in baking cakes for them. I honestly told her
that I could barely boil water, all of my cookies go flat, and that I
may not be the best one for the job. That said, I was willing to
give it a try. I dragged my 1 1/2 year old and 4 month old
daughters with me and learned how to bake a cake. Over time, I
was taught how to make frosting, frost cakes, and how to
decorate.
Twelve years later, I have accepted the fact that cakes are my
passion. They have taken the place of sewing, scrapbooking,
and even sports (although I try to still get some exercise). This
talent has been a huge blessing in my life. My husband was able
to go back to school and get his degree and a great job. Cakes
have also allowed me to meet and talk with a wide range of
people and has enabled me to be influential in making their
weddings and parties special.
I have attended the ICES Convention in Grapevine, entering a
cake in their show that later appeared in their newsletters with
brief directions. (Which I supplied to them weeks after the show at
their request). I have attended cake shows in McKinney and
Austin. I try to go to the Oklahoma State Fair for the International
Wedding Cake Competition each year. At these events and
shows, I watch demonstrations and learn new and updated
skills in the art of cake decorating.
company in McKinney, TX. They were looking for someone that
might be interested in baking cakes for them. I honestly told her
that I could barely boil water, all of my cookies go flat, and that I
may not be the best one for the job. That said, I was willing to
give it a try. I dragged my 1 1/2 year old and 4 month old
daughters with me and learned how to bake a cake. Over time, I
was taught how to make frosting, frost cakes, and how to
decorate.
Twelve years later, I have accepted the fact that cakes are my
passion. They have taken the place of sewing, scrapbooking,
and even sports (although I try to still get some exercise). This
talent has been a huge blessing in my life. My husband was able
to go back to school and get his degree and a great job. Cakes
have also allowed me to meet and talk with a wide range of
people and has enabled me to be influential in making their
weddings and parties special.
I have attended the ICES Convention in Grapevine, entering a
cake in their show that later appeared in their newsletters with
brief directions. (Which I supplied to them weeks after the show at
their request). I have attended cake shows in McKinney and
Austin. I try to go to the Oklahoma State Fair for the International
Wedding Cake Competition each year. At these events and
shows, I watch demonstrations and learn new and updated
skills in the art of cake decorating.
My family is a huge support and strength to me. My husband Tom helps in the kitchen
and with deliveries when necessary. My five children, ranging in age from 12 to 5, are
also very helpful keeping everything going when I am working. They also enjoy
traveling to the cake shows and hanging out with Dad while mom watches the (boring)
demos.
My parents, four siblings and their families all live in Allen and are a huge blessing in
my life. I attended Reed Elementary School from third grade, then attended Ford
middle school, graduating from AHS in '94. I have lived in Lucas for several years and
am now home in Allen again. I'm looking forward to making more new friends and
happy cake customers.
and with deliveries when necessary. My five children, ranging in age from 12 to 5, are
also very helpful keeping everything going when I am working. They also enjoy
traveling to the cake shows and hanging out with Dad while mom watches the (boring)
demos.
My parents, four siblings and their families all live in Allen and are a huge blessing in
my life. I attended Reed Elementary School from third grade, then attended Ford
middle school, graduating from AHS in '94. I have lived in Lucas for several years and
am now home in Allen again. I'm looking forward to making more new friends and
happy cake customers.
DD's Cake's and More
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I typically use butter cream frosting to cover all of my cakes, using fondant
only as a decoration or accent. I believe cakes should taste great and
look great. With my techniques, I can get the butter cream icing so
smooth that people ask me if I used fondant. I have on occasion, due to
the design or complexity of the decorations, covered my cakes in fondant
over buttercream and found that I am proficient at both.
only as a decoration or accent. I believe cakes should taste great and
look great. With my techniques, I can get the butter cream icing so
smooth that people ask me if I used fondant. I have on occasion, due to
the design or complexity of the decorations, covered my cakes in fondant
over buttercream and found that I am proficient at both.
| tomddlewis@att.net or 972-649-6253 |
