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Hi, lovelies! I'd like to wish you all a very Happy Unicorn Day! Yes, people, it's a real thing, and you'll be pleased to know that this horse like mythical creature is celebrated every year on April 9th. To help celebrate National Unicorn Day, people are said to do some of the following things:- Write or Draw about Unicorns - I went one better and actually made an edible one! 🦄 Bake cookies in the shape of a Unicorn. Watch their favourites movies containing Unicorns. Share their love of...

I've just stumbled across this article about Ben Fullard, aka Ben The Cake Man and his incredibly life-like flowers. Ben confirmed that he's taken inspiration from his garden during the lockdown and decided to recreate everything floral. He's made Roses, Clematis, Magnolias, Orchids and Ferns and explains that it can take up to 3 days to perfect a single flower or numerous weeks to provide a spray. He says that to make them as life-like as possible, he draws around the petals to form his...

A new coronavirus vaccine centre came up with a unique way of celebrating when its doors opened up recently. Frontline workers at London's Bethlem Hospital who received the coronavirus vaccine were treated to Syringe shaped Biscuits made by Consultant Psychologist Dr Penny Brown. The biscuits were so much of a big hit the CEO even tweeted about them! Interim head of nursing Bryony Robertson explained that 'they had tried to create a celebratory atmosphere for staff and the biscuits...

Wow! I've just been perusing Facebook and noticed this beautiful cake pop up on my friend's feed. After a bit more searching I've found that the super talented Rosie Cake Diva was the one who sent this lifesized HUG to our wonderful NHS and healthcare workers at the Royal Bolton Hospital as a thank you to all the key workers who have been working tirelessly for us especially this year. There's not more much info on the cake except that Renshaw Baking, Sweet Success Sugarcraft and Aldi UK...

If you fancy some festive fun this year and want your family to get some of their 5 a day then why not tell them that this year they'll be having Brussels Sprouts for Christmas! Now with that, I don't mean the kind that ends up being leftover on your dinner plate, no I mean the cute cakey kind that all your family will adore. Cue Bruce, he's the delightful design of this year's Christmas cake for Asda and not only is he green, but he also smiles, has a token Santa hat, and best of all he's...

It's coming to that time of year again, and the Royals have not only been showing their support but also their impressive baking skills towards this year's #PoppyAppeal. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have kindly whipped up these beautifully decorated poppy cupcakes to raise awareness and drum up further support for the Armed Forces who are doing all they can to raise as much needed funds despite this year's...

So it's official! The Great British Bake-off will be making an appearance on our screens very soon! Word has it that due to the pandemic the format of the show will be changing slightly; however, you'll be pleased to know that all the lovely judges will be returning barring Sandi who will be replaced this year by funnyman Matt Lucas! As per the sites, Twitter feed the show is set to return on Tuesday 22 September at 8 pm on Channel 4, and according to sources, the first few episodes will...

Yes! It's that time again for all you dunkers, nibblers and devourers of one of life's most satisfying treats! Happy Biscuit Day! Whoop whoop! So to pay homage to this fabulous celebration, I thought I would put together a few biscuit facts before the kettle boils and you're off hunting through the cupboard to find your own delectable treats. But before you do, be sure to check out my five mouth-watering facts first. Enjoy and happy dunking! 1. The word biscuit is from the Latin...

Hi lovelies, in light of the current pandemic, I thought it might be wise to put down some positive facts about mental health and baking. To be honest, I was hoping to avoid the subject altogether and lived in the hope that we would get back to some sort of normality much quicker. However, it has become apparent that as time moves on, it's clear that COVID-19 isn't going away anytime soon and will eventually form part of our history. So, with that in mind, it's now time to buckle down...