Product Reviews (2 Viewers)

I have recently been sent these Castle Chocolatiers Chocolate Drops to be reviewed and had great fun testing them out to see what they can do. With the bag being 2.5 kg in weight, it's allowed me to make many products and discover how versatile the chocolate really is. Packaging What is the packaging like? The packaging consists of sturdy brown paper to the exterior and is silver lined on the interior to keep the freshness of the chocolate drops. Labelling The bag is clearly labelled, showing all the relevant information required. Ingredients Cocoa Butter Content Allergy Advice Best Before Date Storage Nutritional Value Weight Size and Shape What are the sizes of the chocolate drops? Each chocolate drop varies slightly in...

I'm all about having various Impression Mats or Embossers in my Cake Box, especially when they come in handy when adding definition and bringing creations to life. So when I came across these Embossed Moulds as they call them and how cheap they were, I wondered if they were really worth a buy. To be honest, I usually stick with my go-to places for cake supplies, but after reading some of the reviews on these, I thought for a second and then did a quick impulse buy. So after using them, I pleased to report the following findings... How many designs are there? There are 9 in total. However, on the website, the patterns are described as: Brick Pebble Stone Wood Grain Bow Ties Flower Wall Heart Shapes What size are the embossers...

I have recently been looking for a Cake Stand to display my cakes in after baking and came across this Omada Design Tray with a Domed Lid. Packaging The cake stand came in a brown box with a plastic bag around the lid to prevent scratching or rubbing inside. I binned the exterior box and removed the packaging. I then washed it in hot soapy water and dried it with a piece of kitchen towel. (According to the product info online it is dishwasher safe). The cake stand is made from acrylic plastic and splits into two pieces. The base has a white coating on the bottom (similar to the finish of a plastic chopping board - this does not come off) and the lid is domed. Size The size of the base is as follows: The full base is...

I recently made some smashable hearts and needed a mould to set them in. As you may be aware, many large heart moulds are on the market at the minute, and they usually come in a set with a smashable hammer. However, you can also buy the smaller mould that has smaller sized hearts. I opted for the smaller version because you get six individual hearts in the mould, thus giving you the option to do multiple colours and designs in one go. Delivery & Packaging When the mould arrived, it fitted easily through the letterbox and was covered in a clear plastic bag inside the packaging. What material is the 3D geometric heart mould made from? The mould is made from 100% silicon. It's also non-stick and extremely flexible. Storage: Due...

Colour Mill dyes are the new fandangled export out of NSW Australia, and from what I'm seeing, people love them! According to the label, Colour Mill Dyes describe themselves as the 'Next Generation Food Colour' and to be quite honest, they're not wrong as they do exactly what it says on the tin, well the bottle anyway, but you get my drift! What's different about Colour Mill Dyes? The Colour Mill dyes are different from normal colour gels as they're oil-based, meaning they love anything with fat or oil in them! So much so they stick to it like glue and enhance every bit of your bake. They're great for use with: Buttercream Chocolate Cake Batter Candy Buttons Fondant/Icing Ganache Swiss Meringue and more... This is because Colour...

These PME Candy Buttons are a great addition to your baking cupboard; not only do they have the consistency of melted chocolate, but the buttons are pre-tempered, so all you have to do is melt and go! How to use. How do I use Candy Buttons? Please place them in a microwavable container and melt in 30 seconds bursts until melted. The pack advises lowering the temperature to half-power or using the microwave's defrost setting; however, I tried this, and they take longer to melt. Other melting options are: Using a Bain Marie or Double Boiler. This is where you put a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water and place the Candy Buttons in the heatproof bowl. The simmering water from the pan underneath will melt the buttons...

These miniature wooden hammers came in very handy when making my Smashable Hearts for Valentine's Day. So, after perusing the internet for a while, I finally settled on these. Brand The brand I chose was the Toyandona - 12 Pce Mini Wooden Hammer/Mallets - Style 2. Packaging The mini hammers arrived in a small plastic parcel bag. Quantity There were 12 miniature hammers in the packet. Materials The hammers are made from smooth, sturdy wood. (Please note that the hammer's head is slightly smoother than the handle). Shape The handle of the hammer sits on a slight diagonal angle to that of the head. Instructions None were provided; however, I did wash them in hot soapy water, rinsed them and then left them to air dry on a wire rack...

I received some Dobla Candy Canes from Dawn Foods just before Christmas, and I thought it would be worth doing a mini-review on them. Now even though they were a gift, I haven't been asked to review them. However, I'm trying to review all the items that I use so that you guys know what they are and where to buy them from. That way, you can make your own informed decisions about the products you see on my site and decide if they're for you. Now back to the review! Dobla Candy Canes - Luxury white chocolate canes covered in a deep red swirl. Size The Candy Cane is approximately 45 mm from the top to the base. The width of the stick is around 13 mm. The depth is 6 mm. While the bend on the top is approximately 25 mm across...

If you are looking for a detailed rope border effect for your cakes or cupcakes, then this is the mould for you. This Katy Sue Silicone Rope Border Mould is easy to use, comes in multiple sizes and creates a detailed design usually only derived using a piping technique. Mould Size The mould itself is approx 196 mm in length x 50 mm wide and made using FDA approved food-grade silicone. The mould has three different rope sizes ranging from large to small. Large Rope Border - Approximately 10mm in height x 6mm in width. Medium Rope Border - The height is approximately 7mm x 5mm in width. Small Rope Border - Height is approximately 5mm x 4mm in width. The large and medium sizes can be used on celebration cakes and cake boards...

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 being too harsh on the purse strings. The topper came relatively quickly in the post and arrived in a 'Please do not bend envelope' to prevent any damage in transit. Dimensions and specifications of the topper are as follows: Size - Approximately 14.7 cm wide x 14.2 cm high. Pattern - Silver Glitter Design on the front. Reverse - White Card. Insert - Clear Food Safe Stick (approx) over 6 cm in length. When the topper arrived, it was enclosed in a...

I have been asked to make a Beauty and the Beast cake and was looking for a swag/drape mould to incorporate into my design. So, after further research, I finally settled on this — the Triple Classic Swag Mold created by Marvelous Molds. The mould is approximately 1800 mm wide x 450 mm deep, extremely bendy and has raised bladed edges to give you a better cut. This one is taken from their Swag Mold Collection. Before use, I washed the mould in hot soapy water and left it to dry. To use the mould, you are required to lightly dust it with either cornflour/cornstarch or icing/confectioners sugar so that the icing fondant doesn't stick. I used Renshaw Extra Icing to have the firmness and elasticity of hardened icing fondant that...

I have been searching for some Beauty and the Beast Cupcake Toppers recently and decided on these premium rice paper ones from My Cupcake Toppers. The website has a variety of products available including Edible Icing, Rice Paper and Premium Rice Paper Toppers, all of which can be ordered in sheet form or pre-cut into discs. I opted for the 15 x Premium Rice Paper Pre Cut Discs. (I know for all you eagle-eyed readers there are only 13 in this picture, but the other two are pictured below). 😊 Once ordered they arrived the next day in a sealed cellophane bag in the envelope. They are clearly labelled and list their best before date. (Thus allowing you to order in advance if needs be and use them at your leisure). The edible...