Have you spent your life tackling shyness? According to the BBC’s television programme ‘Stand up to Shyness‘ aired a few days ago, nearly half the population in the UK have some manifestation of shyness. Experts even suggest that everyone has a degree of shyness and that this is a good thing. For some, their shyness […]
Tips
Carving cakes successfully – a few tips from Lindy
Having a cake of the correct shape is fundamental to any good cake design. If, like some, you shy away from carving cakes you are limiting yourself to just basic shapes. Yet with a little bit of courage and armed with a sharp knife, it is perfectly possible to sculpt a shape from a cake […]
Lindy’s New Book Update…
Great news…Lindy’s new book ‘The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible‘ has gone to repro, so is well on the way to be published. Lindy has put a lot of work into this book to bring you a ‘bible’ full of step-by-step techniques, tips and design inspirations that will take your sugarcraft to a whole different level. […]
Why do my cakes sink in the middle?
“Why do my cakes sink in the middle?” is a question I’m often asked. Cakes usually sink when the cake batter is not completely cooked. Everyone’s ovens are different so you need to find the optimum baking time for your own oven. Towards the end of baking, test the cake repeatedly to see if it […]