Here is my trial with Marzipan. Marzipan tastes way better than gum paste..Easy to work with! Tasted like some Indian sweet! I think almond Cake. Of course, marzipan is made out of almond paste..However costlier than gum paste! :(
Anyway here is my strawberry made with help of Toba Garret's, "Professional Cake Decorating" book.
