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‘Little Dumbo’ the baby elephant ..

Posted on 20/05/2013 by admin

  ‘Dumbo’ the baby elephant came about after the client saw ‘Oscar’s lion cake‘ and asked me to make something for her in the same style. The cake was to be for a gorgeous little boy’s first birthday and we decided together … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to meeeeeeeeeeeeee…….

Posted on 02/05/2013 by admin

Once a year I get to make a cake all for myself, as ever I am always short of time so it’s always a slap-dash, speedy design usually stuffed with fun-factor and crammed with chocoalate.   This year was no … Continue reading →

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The ‘alternative’ Easter sweets!

Posted on 20/03/2013 by admin

I was very excited to be asked to work alongside a group of food artists to come up with a set of alternative Easter edibles to celebrate the holiday – inspired by religion, focusing on Christianity and Catholicism. We all … Continue reading →

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Hooty Owl cake

Posted on 24/01/2013 by admin

This one is just a personal cake as Hubby wanted to take one of my cakes in for his work colleagues at the hospital so seeing as i’ve always wanted to make an owl cake this is what I made … Continue reading →

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How to: Make a gingerbread house – video tutorial

Posted on 10/01/2013 by admin

Here is a video tutorial on how to make your very own gingerbread house! I hope you like it. It is my first time in front of the camera so no sniggering in the corner – I can see you! … Continue reading →

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Musical cupcakes

Posted on 08/01/2013 by admin

These were designed for a hen weekend for a lady who loves her music. Hand-piped and airbrushed musical notes, piano keys and tiny little hand-drawn music books adorn chocolate cupcakes wrapped in hand-made music sheets. Such a beautiful little set … Continue reading →

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Antique Birdcage Cake

Posted on 05/01/2013 by admin

Commissioned for a special birthday party, a red velvet black and silver antique birdcage. This is a beast of a cake as it has to feed 60 people, so sits 40cm/13 inches high!! It is boarded and dowelled in three … Continue reading →

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A cakey play date…

Posted on 31/12/2012 by admin

A good friend of mine asked if I could help her make her son’s second birthday cake. It seemed like a fun idea and as our boys could entertain each other I figured we stood a good chance of being … Continue reading →

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Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Cake

Posted on 28/12/2012 by admin

Anyone who follows this blog knows I have been playing around with my chocolate skull mould for the last couple of months. I’m sure you can imagine my joy then when i received a email asking for a ‘Day of … Continue reading →

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Childish memories – Gingerbread houses

Posted on 23/12/2012 by admin

These two sweet dream houses were ordered by a local primary school for their end of term party.   The look on the 60 children’s faces when I walked in to their classrooms with the gingerbread houses was priceless. The … Continue reading →

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