I love being a cake designer and sharing my ideas and knowledge through my books I write is incredibly fulfilling. When I was launching my wedding cake book last year, I was approached by the Italian magazine Casa Chic to give an interview. I always try to say yes to interviews as I know many people […]
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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 your […]
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 a unknown entity, one that changes and develops as the creative process gradually moves from one step to the next. Writing a book is a very personal, as well as creative, journey and consequently as an author I need but dread to hear […]
Top tips on how to budget for your dream wedding cake
A beautiful hand-crafted bespoke wedding cake can be yours with good planning and careful budgeting. As with all aspects of your wedding, it’s a question of your priorities. I am a big fan of lists and suggest that it is a good idea to sit down and make a list of all the suppliers that are […]
Sugar and Spice: A Wedding Cheese Cake
There are wedding cakes and cheese boards but who would have thought of a Cheese Wedding Cake? The familiar three-tiers but made out of the most mouth-watering fresh, natural, local cheese … Cheese Wedding Cakes offer a modern and delicious alternative to traditional cakes – and great for when your guests get a little peckish […]
Wedding cakes on show at Squires Exhibition 2012
Yesterday I spend a very enjoyable afternoon at the annual Squires Kitchen exhibition in Farnham. I always enjoy this exhibition and have been, in some guise or other, at the show every year since 1997. The show has grown and changed over the years but it always showcases some amazing cakes and this year was […]