Cake News, TV and Events (5 Viewers)

If like me you missed the first episode of Paul Hollywood's Pies and Puds (which aired on Monday at 3:45pm on BBC1) then don't dismay, you can watch the catch-up episodes at 10:45 am on Saturday's on BBC2. See Paul Hollywood Pies and Puds for further details.

I'm so excited that The Great British Bake Off Series 4 is back on our screens Tuesday 20th August on BBC2. I love Mary Berry she's fabulous.

As part of the upcoming National Cake Week Eccles town centre near Manchester will be hosting their very own Eccles Cake Festival in October! There will be a host of exciting things going on in the week with everything from competitions, arts & crafts to walks and market stalls etc. So why not join in the fun! Eccles Cakes are named after the English town of Eccles although it is uncertain who in fact invented the recipe. James Birch is credited with being the first person to sell Eccles cakes on a commercial basis, which he sold from his shop at the corner of Vicarage Road and St Mary’s Road (now known as Church Street) in the town centre, in 1793.

It's National Cupcake Week in September, and I have been looking at the information for the National Cupcake Championships 2013. They have a Competition for both Professionals and Home Bakers, and they have recently extended the deadline! I can't wait to see all the lovely cupcake creations that will be made.

I have discovered that Canada's Baking and Sweets Show is being held at The Toronto Congress Centre from Friday 27th September - Sunday 29th September 2013. Celebrities such as Buddy Valastro from Cake Boss, Anna Olson and the Cupcake Girls will be there! Check it out! :D

Some amazing cakes there: Check out their website. Art2Eat Cakes Home Page A Guy

The Cake and Bake Show is fast approaching, and I'm looking forward to spending time with my cake buddy Jules and learning some wonderful techniques from some of the best names in the baking world. I'm a bit sad that Mary Berry cannot make it, but there is always next time! :D

This weekend is the first-ever Lowry Outlet Food Festival which has something for everybody and is FREE entry. With food, cakes, wine and live music, I will certainly be checking it out. I have also discovered that they offer live demos and food tips by Celebrity chefs. Gino D'Acampo is there on Saturday 4th May. James Martin will be there Sunday 5th May. Paul Hollywood will be there on Monday 6th May! Although you will have to buy tickets for £7.00 if you would like to see them.

If you're going to quit your job to pursue your dream job of making cakes for a living, then writing your resignation letter on a cake is definitely the right move. On his 31st birthday, Chris Holmes — now known to the public as "Mr Cake" — decided it was time to quit his job as a Border Agency official at London's Stansted Airport to do something he's passionate about and would allow him to spend more time with this family. For Holmes, this meant pursuing a cake business called Mr Cake and notifying his employers with actual icing on a cake.

I found this picture on the internet and wondered if you guys would eat this considering how realistic it looks? A Guy :)

Here is a picture of Ann Pickard who ran one of the courses at the Cake and Bake show. Ann is a published author and has over 30 years experience and not only did she teach a marvellous lesson, but she also gave us plenty of help and lots of ideas to take away. I have to say she is one of the nicest people I have ever met and so down to earth. I would love to spend the day with her as she is a fantastic teacher and I know I would learn lots from her. This I have to say deserves a massive 10/10 as it was a thoroughly enjoyable course! :D