Over the last couple of years naked weddings cakes have surged. I for one have seen a steady increase in them with couples opting for a less traditional wedding cake. For me, the elegance and beauty of them is striking, they are visually simple but stunning at the same time….
Read MorePaul and I had been contemplating visiting for New York for a while. Having only travelled abroad for the first time aged 34 (2 years ago) America always seemed like a long way to go. We’d done Europe a few times, but the hustle and bustle of a big city…
Read MoreBack in September I put out a call asking for your help once again to contribute to the #foodbankmovement I’ve been organising for the last couple of years. Over the course of the past few weeks I have hassled people for their help, sometimes having a big mouth comes in…
Read MoreBaking with children – Gingerbread men. My daughter and I bake a lot together. I grew up watching and helping my mother and grandmother cook and bake and have inherited many of their recipes. I think that is why I am not afraid of cooking and experimenting with food. Maisie…
Read MoreAs with many friendships of recent times my friendship with Nikki was ignited after we got chatting on Twitter in 2010. Since then she has become one of my most treasured friends, so when she asked me to make her wedding cake I was honoured. I knew their wedding cake…
Read MoreMy #foodbankmovement is in its third year now, and last year with your generosity we collected £734.19 to spend on food and essentials for the foodbank, that’s without all the food bags that people had dropped round to my house too. This year I’d love us to be able to…
Read MoreYOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!? With balls being flung left right and centre it’s only right to do a recipe inspired by Wimbledon. The English Club is renowned for not only it’s tennis but also it’s strawberries and cream, so with that in mind I’ll be talking you through how to…
Read MoreMilkshake and cake! Fuck yeah! Here’s what you’ll need for the sponge: 4 x 7″ cake tins or 2 x 8″ cake tins. Or this recipe will make 16 cupcakes. 8oz caster sugar 8oz butter or magarine 8oz SR flour 4 eggs Strawberry flavoured Nesquick Pink food colouring (I use…
Read MoreIn late 2011 I took a risk and decided to put all my eggs in one basket, and embark on a job I had no experience in. A self taught cake decorator who started a business on a whim. For the last three years I have worked alone from my…
Read MoreAs most of you are aware I am a huge advocate for foodbanks and I think it’s highly important that food poverty is something that needs to be spoken about more. When you think of people starving your mind will generate images of people starving in third world countries. What…
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