3 December 2020 Ron Ben-Israel We used to be referred to as bakers and then we became known as cake decorators and now we are known as cake designers. I teach at the French Culinary Institute in New York and cake design is a legitimate profession.
3 December 2020 Ron Ben-Israel Your best creative assets do not occur unless you do a mental shift. You have to be in a positive frame of mind because inspiration is fleeting. I walk to work for inspiration and to clear my mind.
3 December 2020 Ron Ben-Israel I have a crusade against fondant, also shortening. There’s no reason why wedding cakes can’t taste good if you know what you’re doing.
3 December 2020 Ron Ben-Israel I don’t follow trends. I make each cake for a particular wedding, or event.
3 December 2020 Ron Ben-Israel The most successful person is the one who is most inspired. That is true in food and in life.
