Cake International – 24-25th April 2020
Calling all bakers and cake makers! You’ll be pleased to know that even though we’re on lockdown, you’ll still be able to go to Cake International albeit via the screen. So set aside some time on either Friday 24th or Saturday 25th April and get ready to learn about all things cake. Remember it doesn’t …
How to make Mini Valentine’s Day Chocolates
So it’s fast approaching that time of year when love is in the air, and you’re looking for a present for that somebody special. Well, don’t worry if you haven’t got them anything yet you can rustle up a batch of these lovely little treats within no time at all. These home-made sweets are fun …
How to make smooth rounded edges with icing fondant.
Have you ever see the soft edges on icing fondant and wondered how did they do that? Well, guess what, here is a little tutorial showing you just how easy it is to do. Not only does it look pretty, but it’s also relatively simple to achieve and finishes off shapes beautifully. Method: 1. Roll …
Easy cake decorating techniques using a straw.
As you are aware straws, come in an array of shapes and sizes whether it be straight ones, whirly ones, clear ones, stripey ones and now even the environmentally friendly paper ones to choose from. So you’ll be pleased to know that as well as being an excellent drinking tool, they also come in handy …
Happy National Shortbread Day!
Ooh, don’t you love a good biscuit! Well now it’s a National Holiday so why don’t you whip up a batch of these beautiful melt in the mouth cookies. The fun with shortbread is that they can be cut into any shape, be dressed up in any decoration or lightly dusted to make a simple …
How to make Christmas Gnomes
Many cultures have embraced gnomes over the years, and everyone has a different take on them. Some find them mystical, others charming; however, you can’t deny they are super cute! So with that in mind and it being the festive season I thought I’d put them together with a Santa Claus twist. Method: How to make Gnome …
How to Make Sweet Mincemeat UK
After recently seeing that a few of our friends across the pond have been making English bakes using beef mincemeat instead of sweet. I thought it would be an idea to put together a post that shows you how to make sweet mincemeat that you can use in mince pies, tarts and other bakes. When …
Lissie Lou 100th Happy Birthday Cake Topper Review
I recently made a 100th birthday cake and was looking for a 100th Happy Birthday Cake Topper to enhance, highlight and, add a little sparkle to the petite cake that I was making. So after a bit of searching on the internet, I came across this. It had just the right amount of bling without …
100th Birthday Cake Tutorial
My daughter recently asked me if I would make a cake for one of her close friend’s Great Nan’s 100th birthday and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to make the milestone cake and use one of the sparkly cake toppers at the same time. After being informed that the cake was for …
