Category Archives: sugarpaste

HOW TO: Carve a Formula One car cake

Posted on 07/05/2012 by admin

When you are going to carve a cake you need to start with a good solid cake, it is no good trying to carve a cake that is too crumbly or has knobby bits like a fruit cake. I use … Continue reading →

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Now who says you can’t play with your food?

Posted on 09/02/2012 by admin

These cookies were designed for a group of 21yr olds moving into their first pad. They all work in IT so what better than to make a whole load of computer keys! Not only are they cute, tasty and IT … Continue reading →

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Animal Cookies…

Posted on 09/02/2012 by admin

I’ve just had an order for some animal cookies and it reminded me of all the other animal cookies I have made over the last 2 years. Todays animal of choice are Old Spot Piggies… very simple to do yet … Continue reading →

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SAVE OUR KISSES!

Posted on 04/02/2012 by admin

Guess who i found hanging out with the Hugs this morning? ‘Kisses!!’ These little lips told me that they often suffer from neglect as our increasingly busy lives mean we have no time for them, forgetting just how lovely it … Continue reading →

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Why not give someone a hug?

Posted on 29/01/2012 by admin

These cute little chaps are HUGS. They are warm, snuggly fellows always on the look out for people who might need them. So if you happen to know someone who is in need of a hug why not make them … Continue reading →

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Edible Christmas gifts – what could be sweeter?

Posted on 17/12/2011 by admin

With a few festive recipes, some cellophane gift bags (which you can buy cheaply from unipackworldwide) and a load of ribbons, bows or tinsel you can make some beautiful homemade gifts that kick the crap out of shop bought stuff, … Continue reading →

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Did you know you could hand paint cakes?

Posted on 11/03/2011 by admin

I am sure there are complex tutorials on how best to do this, i simply used paste food colourings, a little glycerine and a new paintbrush!

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Cath Kidston inspired cupcakes

Posted on 03/03/2011 by admin

There are few ‘labels’ whose designs are as pliable as Cath Kidston. From those infamous handbags found on every high street to beautiful chintzy crockery to piles of sumptuous cushions in polka dot and florals, Cath does them all brilliantly. … Continue reading →

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Toy story’s Bullseye birthday cake!

Posted on 21/02/2011 by admin

I made this cake for a friend who’s mad about horses. Its a triple layer lemon cake with lemon butter cream and has been decorated in sugarpaste.

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Totally decandent christmas cupcake

Posted on 19/12/2010 by admin

This is just a bit of flare. It’s not really a practical design but it does show just how creative you can be with cupcakes. This is about as far from a bit of icing sugar and sprinkles as you can get! … Continue reading →

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