Flowers have an irresistible charm for most people. Whether you’re in the park, a restaurant, an office, or at home, you’ll find real and artificial flower decorations that bring us feelings of peace and beauty.
As times change, people’s relationship with food has evolved from basic sustenance to a pursuit of delicious flavors and appealing presentations, leading to the development of culinary arts.
Cake decorating, or piping, is a form of culinary art that dates back to the 1930s. Traditionally, icing was the primary material used for piping until Korean piping emerged a few years ago, using materials like bean paste known for its malleability to create eye-catching designs.
In the comfort of our homes, mastering basic piping skills allows us to create uniquely shaped dishes or desserts for the dining table. During various festivals, you can even gift relatives and friends your own piping creations, which are not only visually appealing but also delicious and healthy. Besides bean paste, other ingredients like chestnuts, sour cream, almond flour, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins can also be considered. These ingredients are commonly found in the kitchen, and for those concerned about healthy eating, they can be purchased at organic markets.
The bean paste we use here is made from white kidney beans, which are nutritious and nourishing. Similar to fruit preserves, bean paste piping creations can be enjoyed on their own and don’t necessarily need to be paired with cake.
Piping isn’t just about food; it also brings happiness. In addition to adding artistic flair to food, piping provides visual enjoyment and enhances appetite.
We can use any sticky ingredient found in the kitchen for piping. Piping creations can also be preserved by baking or freezing for use on special occasions.
I believe that presenting food in this way will surprise guests and foster social connections, sparking conversations and earning everyone’s appreciation.
Learning piping can enhance concentration, perseverance, and creativity. You can also experiment with different ingredient combinations to progress and achieve success through various exercises and innovations.
There are many ways to learn piping, including YouTube tutorials, online classes, but the most effective method is hands-on teaching from an instructor.
If you’re interested, you can also pursue advanced courses.
In addition to learning piping techniques, you’ll also enhance your photography skills in class.
Piping can be broadly categorized into two types: American Wilton buttercream piping and Korean piping. Korean piping, derived from Wilton piping techniques, initially used bean paste for decorating rice cakes. As it expanded to Western-style cakes, chocolate piping and buttercream piping emerged. Compared to traditional piping, Korean piping features more three-dimensional, pliable, and naturally colored flowers, with elaborate designs made entirely of edible ingredients. Despite differences in ingredients and techniques, learning piping is not difficult.
Korean piping emphasizes natural themes and uses only edible ingredients, avoiding traditional tools like wire and plastic. We use common kitchen ingredients like noodles, eliminating the need to purchase additional tools and reducing waste. In addition to personal enjoyment, piping creations can be sold as products to increase income, or you can become a piping instructor to pass on the skill.
You can also use this skill to assist marginalized groups, such as raising funds through charity sales or providing piping skills training for them.
Start learning piping today. Please contact us for course details.
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