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  1. Angie

    5 Sweet Ideas for a Memorable Valentine's Day

    Happy Valentine's Day! Well not quite yet but... Love is in the air once again; our creative juices are flowing, and we want to impart love and affection on our nearest and dearest. So, to kickstart the celebrations, here are a few delightful ideas to help add a sprinkle of love on this...
  2. Angie

    What to make for a Bake Sale

    If you have any kind of bake sale coming up and you're looking for a few ideas or inspiration, then why not try making one of the following items? They can be altered and amended to suit your needs, and they can be as simple or elaborate as you want them to be, depending on your time and budget...
  3. Angie

    Poinsettias Cupcake Toppers

    These were another cupcake topper that I created over the festive period. To make the Poinsettia shapes, I used my Rose Calyx cutters in various sizes. I used poppy red and Renshaw emerald green and then used some golden crunch pieces for the centre. Tutorials Easy Cupcake Toppers...
  4. Angie

    Baking Flavour Combinations - Pt 2

    Adding multiple flavours or a mixture of ingredients into cakes and bakes can create something magnificent, so with that in mind and carrying on from my recent post relating to flavour combinations, here are a few more for you to look at. The lists below are there to help you work out what...
  5. K

    Need some help to choose bakery products

    Hi all, I plan to open a small bakery shop with fresh products. I have previous business experience but not in the food nor in the retail sector. If the market will validate the concept, I plan to open more of them, hopefully a chain of bakeries in the near future. For this I need a list of...
  6. kjobird

    Need opinion on cupcake design idea

    So, i am entering a cupcake competition at my church on thursday and i am concerned my design plan may not work, not in sense of style, but in sense of structure so I am hoping to get an opinion so i can decide whether to go with my original design idea or if i should go with a plan B. The...
  7. Angie

    Jubilee Cupcakes

    If, like me, you're seriously busy at the minute but still looking for a quick way to enjoy the Jubilee celebrations. Then why not recreate these quick and easy cupcakes for the upcoming Bank Holiday. You'll only need a few Union Jack flags, edible red white and blue sprinkles, and cupcakes of...
  8. Angie

    Valentine's Day Cupcake Toppers

    If you're looking for a bit of inspiration this Valentine's Day, then why not have a go at making these cupcake toppers. All you need is red, white and black icing fondant: embossed rollers, a few heart cutters, a flower cutter and edible pens or paint. Equipment How to make... To emboss...
  9. Angie

    Reindeer Chocolate Bars Tutorial

    Ho, ho, ho and Merry Christmas! If you're looking for some festive cheer, then have a look at the Reindeer Bars here! So easy to do and fun to make the best thing is there's no need to bake! Apologies for the rhyming, but it is Christmas! 🎅🤶🎄 These dark chocolate bars were made using the...
  10. Angie

    What can I make with leftover cookies?

    If you have any cookies leftover and don't want them to go to waste, here are a couple of hints and tips on what you can do with them. Tips Blitz them in a food processor and use them in a deconstructed cheesecake. Chop them up and use them as a chunky ice cream topping. Add a little texture...
  11. Angie

    Father's Day Cupcakes

    Here are some last-minute Father's Day cupcake toppers for you to have a go at. These are a great generic design and easy to recreate. All you'll need are some of the following equipment. Circle/Pastry Cutters Heart Cutters Letter Cutters Rolling Pin Edible Glue Icing/Fondant I used Renshaw...
  12. Angie

    How to make easy Easter Chick Cupcake Toppers - 2D

    As we're approaching Easter, I thought it would be a nice idea to put together a tutorial for you on how to make Easy Easter Chick Cupcake Toppers. There are two designs to choose from Daddy Chuck and Mummy Chic. Both are made the same way, and to differentiate between the two, I added a flower...
  13. Angie

    Welcome to the Chick Family

    As it's nearly Easter, I've been trying to put together the Chick Family for you and today; I finally managed to do it. 👩‍🍳 So please welcome... Daddy Chuck Mummy Chic ...and Baby Chickster to the site. :hatchingchick: As you can see, these adorable toppers are easy on the eye and...
  14. Angie

    Valentine's Sweet Cones - Tutorial

    As Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I have been looking at alternative things you could give to your loved ones this year. So if you don't fancy cranking up the oven, then why not give these Sweet Cones a whirl instead. Not only are they scrumptiously delicious, but they're also great...
  15. FB Questions

    Help with kids birthday cakes.

    Hi! I came across your page kind of randomly in desperation. I always bake the cakes for my two kids birthdays - and I don't do it any other time, so it's always a learning/relearning process, but I like to do it myself. BUT, my turning 10 next week son really wants a different kind of cake this...
  16. FB Questions

    Help with Cookies...

  17. Angie

    An easy way to hold your cupcake in place while piping.

    How to free up one of your hands from holding the cupcake in place whilst piping. Simply put your cupcake in a small rimmed glass as in a tall thin one, and now you can pipe using two hands freely.
  18. FB Questions

    Peter Rabbit Christening Cake Help for Rachel from Facebook

    Rachel P Hi thank you for replying, aww I'm looking for a peter rabbit cake or figures but I can't find anyone to do it for my sons christening I seen your cakes & fell in love, there are amazing! Xxx Help Me Bake You're most welcome, Rachel where are you based? I'm just trying to think if I...
  19. Angie

    How to use Puff Pastry

    If you are going to use pre-made puff pastry to make vol-au-vents or turnovers etc, then ensure you take the pastry out of the fridge about 20-30 minutes before use. This brings it to room temperature and makes it easier to work with.
  20. Angie

    Quiche Lorraine Help for @AzrielBowles

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