One week today and it will be the first day of filming for my Cake decorating DVD’s, how exciting……I am currently writing long lists of all the equipment, materials, cakes, steps and props that I will need to take to the kitchen where I being filmed. I can’t afford to forget anything – it’s a […]
Inspirational sugarcraft at Squires 2009
I’ve just spent a very enjoyable day at the Squires sugarcraft exhibition in Farnham. It made such a nice change to be on the other side of the fence…. free to look around and even sit down for a coffee and chat with old friends – the height of luxury!! As always there were cakes […]
Cake DVD’s – One step closer
Everything is now coming together for my two cake decorating DVD’s, which is really exciting. Yesterday I had a photoshoot for all the new Wonky cakes – they always look so different when set up professionally in a studio! I’m afraid I can’t show you any details of the cakes – it would spoil the […]
What is White fat used for?
I couldn’t create my cakes without this very useful product! White vegetable fat (shortening), which is often referred to as just White Fat, is a solid fat that has traditionally been used in pastry making. In cake decorating, however, it has a number of uses: White fat in cake decorating This beneficial ingredient is often […]
Cake DVD Filming – 3 weeks to go!
My new cakes for the DVDs are well on their way to being completed. I’m particularly pleased with some of the new designs, they have worked really well and look stunning – even if I say so myself!!! So its 3 weeks until filming…… the film company I’ve employed are delightful, they have many year’s […]
Rolling out sugarpaste – Top Tips for beginners
Rolling out sugarpaste, rolled fondant or ready to roll icing comes with practice. I am hoping that my practical tips below will help shorten your learning curve! The best approach for rolling out sugarpaste Knead the sugarpaste icing until it is soft and pliable – for comments on the consistency of your paste, please see […]