Delicate to the touch, delicious to the taste, gorgeous to the eye … what more could we ask of a cake? When it comes to flavours, what could be more perfect than combining the most divine in food and drink – dark chocolate and red wine? I know, some things are just meant to be together, […]
Archives for April 2012
Cake Couture – a designer handbag cake carving class with Lindy
Ah the handbag… such a statement piece… the accessory that defines your style. Do you tote… or are you slouchy (me)… do you like a clutch… or a simple shopper (Lindy) classic brown or black leather (me – always) or something colourful (Lindy) green leather (Jane). MNO (money no object) what handbag would you buy? […]
Muesli Cookie Recipe by Mary Berry – ideal for hungry teenagers
Do you, like me, have teenagers in the house? Are you always hearing the phrase “is there anything to eat?” If so I may have a solution – Mary Berry’s Muesli Cookies from her Ultimate Cake Book. This muesli cookie recipe is the one I use if there just isn’t “anything to eat”. These cookies […]
Learning to cover ball cakes with Lindy Smith at a Flower Posy Class
Inspired by the beautiful fresh flower ‘Victorian Kissing Balls’, Lindy has given this ball of flowers the Lindy Smith treatment bringing it bang up to date with her own version. Lindy’s Pretty Flower Posy is vintage inspired but also ultra- modern. Eight students arrived today armed with an arsenal of sugarcraft paraphernalia ready to mould […]
Wonky wedding cake cookie inspiration by Lindy Smith
I simply love decorating cookies – cookies are all about having fun in the kitchen creating gorgeous tasty treats that everyone loves! Serve them with coffee or place them in clear cookie bags or decorative boxes and give to friends and family or use as wedding favours! When it comes to decorating cookies, there are […]
Recollections of a Sugarcraft Teaching Trip to Rome – A helpers viewpoint
Arriving in Rome for my second visit, as Lindy’s assistant, was just as exciting as the first. We were met at the airport by Laura, one of our hosts and driven straight to our hotel to unpack and get ready for the next day’s class. There was lots of talk of snow, but there were no […]