New year, new cake skills!  Welcome to the January/February 2024 issue of ACD, where love is all around. We celebrate all things Valentine’s Day, get a sneak peek into three new cookbooks, and dive into using the latest technology to better your business. Here’s what you’ll find: 

• Cover star Allison Reiss’ trendy and romantic Lambeth piping 
• Traditional gum-paste garden roses to use all year round 
• Dried floral arrangements using the microwave 
• All the cake shows you simply can’t miss this year
• The flavors of huckleberry, blackberry, funfetti, and bourbon-butterscotch 
• Tips for the best smartphone photography