CAC clips, 2/1/12

Karen Hindhede, a full-time professor of English at CAC since 2009, has been named one of five recipients of the college’s George Fridell Excellence in Teaching Award.

The 50 Best baking essentials

1. Nuscup Adjustable Measuring Scoop A nifty scoop with an adjustable flap to measure up to nine tablespoons. Clever and simple to use. Where: gourmetkitchenware.co.uk How much: £6.99

Self-Improvement 2012

Happy New Year, Washington! So you’re two weeks into 2012 and that Dec. 31 vow to quit carbs is already starting to feel onerous. Here’s a better idea: How ’bout you actually go out and, like, learn something.

Cake & Cookie Decorating Books - Library Journal

Library Journal

Cake & Cookie Decorating Books Library Journal Here's a quick look at several new cake- and cookie-decorating books on the market. Carpenter, Autumn. The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating. Creative Pub: Quayside. Feb. 2012. c.328p. photogs. index. ISBN 9781589236691. pap. $24.99.

Art of putting the icing on the cake - The Daily Post

Art of putting the icing on the cake The Daily Post ICED: Geyserland Cake Decorators Guild president Nola Lowe, right, with club member Marie Paterson and decorations made from icing. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER Sharing ideas and learning new skills are the keys behind the success of the Geyserland Cake ...