She was excited about it because “it made [the cake] look busier and more gardeny, which I really like because the pistachio ...

It starts with knowing the basics like simple borders, decorations, and cake molds. Then it advances to lace and lattice work, tiered cakes, special icings and, finally, advanced flowers..

I’m a home baker, so everything is done fresh,” said Calhoun, who lives in Madison Township. “It is done either the day ...