A New Year, a new chapter, a new verse. Today is the first day of 2017, a time to look forward with optimism as to what this year may have in store. It also a time to look back and appreciate what has gone before. To quote T.S.Elliot “For last year’s words belong to last […]
Lindy's Cakes News
Hot off the Press - News as it happens from Lindy's Cakes. From Lindy's TV appearances to book releases, radio interviews to new product launches, award nominations to reviews, magazine features to class reports. If it's news you're after, this blog archive is an excellent place to start. There is always a lot going on here at Lindy's Cakes...
Lindy Smith’s ‘Simply Modern Wedding Cakes’ Book shortlisted for Homemaker Magazine Art & Craft Book Awards 2016
I am sure, like me, you love nice surprises! My publishers recently sent me an email letting me know that my latest book ‘Simply Modern Wedding Cakes‘ has been shortlisted for an award, how wonderful. Now I know that awards seem to be two a-penny these days but never-the-less when a nomination is a complete surprise and […]
Canadian Company Cilantro feature Lindy Smith in their Expert Interview Series
I have been cake decorating for over 25 years and I’m still as passionate about my craft as I have always been, if not more so. I consider myself an artist whose medium happens to be sugar. I love what I do, it’s taken over my life, it’s what I live and breath. However, I […]
Coffee, Cake and moments of happiness….experiences of filming a cake decorating class in Denver for Craftsy
The other day I was sitting in a wonderful little coffee shop slowly sipping a sublimely smooth cappuccino when I noticed a quote on the wall which, as a cake designer and sugar artist, really appealed to me. The quote said: “We seek goodness and beauty in everything we do to inspire moments of happiness….” […]
Wedding Cakes Magazine review Lindy Smith’s NEW book ‘Simply Modern Wedding Cakes’
A book is never easy to write, it takes months of hard work and dedication. It is an unknown entity, one that changes and develops as my creative process gradually moves from one step to the next. Writing a book is very personal. As well as a creative journey. Consequently, as an author, I need but dread to hear […]
Lindy Smith shares how to use cake stencils to decorate cakes and cookies – as seen on TV
I simply love using cake stencils on my cakes, so when asked to be a guest on the Cake Academy, a Create & Craft TV cake decorating programme, I could only say YES. Stencilling with coloured dust There are many different ways of using stencils to add patterns and decorations to cakes. Probably my favourite technique […]