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Title: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: maddy on August 01, 2012, 10:30:06 am: (http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/cbd208d6.jpg)

Your musk sticks must be fresh
Out of date or stale musk sticks will not work...as I discovered with 1 of the packets I had today :-))
Try and get a packet with the longest expiry date.

Work with 1 stick at a time, pop in the microwave, and heat for 15 seconds (my microwave is 1100w, so adjust accordingly)...they need to be just softened.

Now working quickly, cut each piece into 7 sections

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/537038de.jpg)

and just as quickly, squash each piece with both of your pointer fingers to resemble disks...they don't have to be perfect. The longer you take, the harder they become, and harder to mould together.

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/b2d30fb0.jpg)

You will find that 1 end piece will always be that little bit harder than the rest, so use that as the centre for your bud.
Roll it up

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/cc6d2bc1.jpg)

and then shape the other 6 petal pieces around it, pressing gently, forming a rose.

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/12db6283.jpg)

I left them to sit in an egg carton for a few hours before popping on the cupcakes. I did trim the stems though, but not too close to the petals.

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/d9c0c629.jpg)

For the musk cupcakes, I used a vanilla version (omit cocoa and add 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract) of the bimby chocolate cake (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1097.0) but reducing sugar to 250g and added 100g of powdered musk lollies, (blitzed first in the TM for around 5 seconds, speed 8.
I used the creamy vanilla frosting (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=6722.0) and sprinkled with pearlised sugar crystals.

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/78-507W.jpg)
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: goldfish on August 01, 2012, 10:33:34 am: Maddy - that is amazing!! and that cupcake is gorgeous!! Is there another way of warming up the musk stick? We don't have a microwave . . . :-X would love to try this!
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on August 01, 2012, 10:34:52 am: Thanks for this, I tried to make some icing roses last week but they were a disaster. I will be having a go at these...
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: KarenH on August 01, 2012, 10:39:01 am: Quote from: maddy on August 01, 2012, 10:30:06 am
Your musk sticks must be fresh
Out of date or stale musk sticks will not work

Any stale musk sticks can be popped into your mouth ;D ;D

Absolutely amazing maddy - you are so clever!
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Post by: courton on August 01, 2012, 11:02:40 am: Stunning!
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Post by: Jamberie on August 01, 2012, 12:04:31 pm: Oh wow! These look fabulous! Thanks for sharing with such great details :)
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Post by: trudy on August 01, 2012, 12:08:30 pm: Well done Maddy
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Post by: jeninwa on August 01, 2012, 12:12:48 pm: Wow, they look fantastic, thanks for sharing, going to have to make these.
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Post by: judydawn on August 01, 2012, 01:11:45 pm: Your instructions make it look so easy maddy - our forum girls will be turning out flower decorations in no time thanks to you.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 01, 2012, 05:27:41 pm: What a great tutorial Maddy,perfect instructions :-* :-*
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Post by: Wonder on August 01, 2012, 11:59:57 pm: Thanks Maddie, my DD will be buying musk sticks for sure.
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 02, 2012, 02:09:48 am: absolutely gorgeous (as usual). I wonder if it works for the coloured sticks as well? I think pink would be the prettiest, but you could also have orange, yellow, green (for leaves), and red. its a wonderful idea.
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: maddy on August 02, 2012, 03:36:37 am: Thank you :)

Quote from: CreamPuff63 on August 02, 2012, 02:09:48 am
I wonder if it works for the coloured sticks as well? I think pink would be the prettiest, but you could also have orange, yellow, green (for leaves), and red.

Absolutely, I'm also thinking that the banana lollies should work too, so will give that a go when we have a bag floating around and try it out.

Quote from: goldfish on August 01, 2012, 10:33:34 am
Is there another way of warming up the musk stick? We don't have a microwave . . . :-X would love to try this!

I'm really not sure if another way could be successful ???
if you use an oven or fry pan....I can't guarantee that they wouldnt dry out or harden....I think it would be much more time consuming, but if you give it a try...let us know how it works.
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: deedub on August 02, 2012, 04:56:48 am: Maddy, what do you do with all your beautiful cupcakes? Do you make them just for your lucky family and friends?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2012, 08:12:52 am: Maddy thanks for the tutorial. You have explained it beautifully. I will have to give them a try.
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: maddy on August 02, 2012, 11:49:39 am: Quote from: deedub on August 02, 2012, 04:56:48 am
Maddy, what do you do with all your beautiful cupcakes? Do you make them just for your lucky family and friends?

Well....I normally halve recipes, as they don't always get eaten :-)) I only usually eat 1 of what I make to taste it, but kids and hubby sometimes wont eat much, so I give it away.
I forgot to make just a 1/2 quantity of the bimby musk recipe....so I have cupcakes coming out of you-know-where! :P
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: KarenH on August 02, 2012, 12:04:32 pm: FedEx them to Adelaide ;) There's plenty of us here who will help you get rid of them ;D
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Post by: MEP on August 03, 2012, 02:34:41 pm: These are oh so pretty. You are very clever.
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: knittercook on August 03, 2012, 10:36:57 pm: Quote from: KarenH on August 02, 2012, 12:04:32 pm
FedEx them to Adelaide ;) There's plenty of us here who will help you get rid of them ;D

Or Tassie ;D

You could open up your own bakery!
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: maddy on August 04, 2012, 01:40:11 am: Quote from: knittercook on August 03, 2012, 10:36:57 pm
You could open up your own bakery!

I'm thinking baking wouldn't be so much fun then ;)
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: knittercook on August 04, 2012, 01:45:39 am: Quote from: maddy on August 04, 2012, 01:40:11 am
Quote from: knittercook on August 03, 2012, 10:36:57 pm
You could open up your own bakery!

I'm thinking baking wouldn't be so much fun then ;)

You know that is so true, I sell my knitting but there are times when I just want to make something for myself :-\
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Post by: Jadey on August 11, 2012, 03:54:06 pm: They are gorgeous Maddy very clever. Will be using that ESP since I love musk sticks.

Jadey :)
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Post by: goldfish on December 06, 2012, 07:06:36 pm: bumping :D
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Post by: obbie on December 07, 2012, 05:58:08 am: Great cup cakes Maddy.

Karen, yes eat the left overs.
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Post by: mcmich on December 08, 2012, 04:11:43 am: They are gorgeous Maddy. You are so very clever.
Thanks for sharing the technique. :-*
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Post by: keiramax on December 11, 2012, 09:20:19 pm: Thanks for the tutorial Maddy. I'm assuming you could do the same with the fruit sticks, the ones that look like musk sticks. The ones that come in different colours.
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: maddy on December 12, 2012, 10:18:18 am: Yes, do the same Keiramax :)
Can't stress enough though, to use fresh sticks, it really makes a difference to the result.
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: mcmich on December 14, 2012, 08:08:38 am: One packet of musk sticks later ...
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Post by: mcmich on December 14, 2012, 08:10:01 am: I need some more practice.
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Post by: kt2 on December 14, 2012, 08:15:50 am: At least the practicing is tasty!! ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 14, 2012, 09:14:34 am: LOL ;D ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 14, 2012, 10:05:30 am: One of them looks ok Michele, :D
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Post by: maddy on December 15, 2012, 08:22:34 pm: Quote from: kt2 on December 14, 2012, 08:15:50 am
At least the practicing is tasty!! ;D ;D

Exactly!
Michele, could use melted chocolate to glue the petals back together, and hold until set....or blitz them up and sprinkle over cupcakes or add to a cake?
You really have to work quickly before they harden :)
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: keiramax on December 18, 2012, 12:23:35 am: Also tried these today. My microwave doesn't heat very evenly. when the ends were soft the middle of the stick was rock hard. When the middle was soft the ends had exploded.

I'll keep trying, no photos of the mess I made.
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: droverjess on January 06, 2013, 10:50:23 pm: Please can anyone explain what a musk stick is?
Is there a UK equivalent please? thank you.
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Post by: goldfish on January 06, 2013, 10:53:43 pm: DJ - try here for a brief explanation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musk_stick

then google and go to images (sorry - don't know how to transfer images to the forum - something I need to learn!)

Don't know of any UK equivalent . .
Title: Re: Musk stick roses - for decoration
Post by: goldfish on January 06, 2013, 10:55:31 pm: DJ . .Just found this . . . http://www.southerncrossdeli.co.uk/black-and-gold-musk-sticks-200g-285-660-p.asp
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Post by: droverjess on January 06, 2013, 11:01:54 pm: Thanks GF.
Very kind.
Maddy makes decorating look so easy!
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Post by: maddy on March 06, 2013, 12:56:22 pm: YaY....banana lollies work just as well.

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/e753ae574a6c668dafbd3df51f7cd5fc.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/69a7a400b3953387cf870259c9f4ed48.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/5417c88dbb1db4ce6afb387db7f8d969.jpg)

They are probably easier to mould.
I cut each banana into 6 pieces once microwaved, following the same directions as the musk sticks.
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Post by: chrissa on March 06, 2013, 10:02:17 pm: They look fantastic Maddy - as always :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 07, 2013, 01:50:39 am: Oh Maddy just gorgeous, how could you ever let anyone eat them after all the trouble you go to. I would just let them look at them no touching. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2013, 05:36:18 am: I think I would too.