How to stabilise your egg whites.
If you’ve been eyeing up that lemon meringue pie recipe and you’re not too sure how to get the best meringue possible then have a read of this before you try it! For those of you that have had meringue or egg white mishaps then these tips are for you. Here’s how to get the very best from your …
Happy Mother’s Day
For those of you who get to celebrate this weekend, I would like to wish all the Mums, Sisters, Daughters, Aunties, Grandmas and anyone else out there who plays the role of a Mum/Mom/Mam or Mama a wonderful weekend! Just remember, we cherish each and every one of you. 💖 So have a lovely day!
Pancake Day!
Hello and a very Happy Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday as we also like to call it. Today is the day that you get to enjoy these delightful treats morning, noon and night so whether you’re having them with bacon, a delicious slice of fruit or drizzled in chocolate sauce be sure to enjoy them! The …
Marbled Caramel Shortbread Tutorial
Here’s a quick and easy tutorial showing you how to make your own Marbled Caramel Shortbread. You will need to start by pre-heating the oven. Pre-heat the oven to one of the following:- 180°C – Fan Assisted 190-200°C – Conventional Oven Gas Mark 4/5 356F Method: Step 1 BISCUIT BASE INGREDIENTS 125g/5oz Unsalted Butter 100g/4oz Granulated …
How to test your cake flavours before baking.
When we are baking, we’re sometimes unsure as to whether there is too much in the batter or too little so in order for you to save some time in the kitchen here is a tip to help you with your flavours. Method: 1. Prepare your batter and add the amount of flavouring you require. 2. …
Merry Christmas from me to you…
Hi lovelies, just to let you know that as a Christmas gift from me to you, you can now download a free copy of my book on Kindle just in time for Christmas. To obtain your free Kindle edition then please click here: 99 Baking and Decorating Tips by Angie Fairbrother. The promotion runs from 21 …
How to sterilize jars for jams, curds and chutney.
If you are going to try your hand at making your own preserves then it’s important to know that you will need to sterilize the jars you intend to use first. This prevents anything spoiling the jam and eradicates any bacteria or bugs that are lurking in there that you cannot see. I have put …
Stir Up Sunday Christmas Cake Tutorial
As we’re entering that time of year again and with Stir Up Sunday just around the corner. I thought I would put together a mini tutorial with a small video showing you how to make your own Christmas Cakes. Tip: Pull your butter out of the fridge 30 minutes before starting your cakes to allow …
Cake Star Push Cutters Review
These Cake Star Push Cutters are simple to use alphabet plungers, and although they’re a little bit expensive, I’ve found that they are worth the investment. Not only do they save me time with letter cutting, but I have also used them on my last three cakes. I purchased the Mini Uppercase versions as I had read reviews that …
