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13 Apr Themes for Children’s Cakes

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Themes for Children’s Cakes I often receive requests to make cakes based around a theme for children. They’re so much fun because they’re colourful and a bit different. So this month I thought I’d take a look at some of the cakes ...

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09 Mar A guide to white chocolate

A guide to white chocolate Whether you have a really sweet tooth or you just find milk and dark chocolate too… rich, white chocolate is a delight to treat the whole family when you’re looking for something a little different. But what ...

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12 Feb Five simple recipes for baking with the kids

Five simple recipes for baking with the kids February is ‘Bake For Family Fun’ month so I thought I’d dig out my favourite recipes for baking with the kids to share with you all. You’re welcome! While baking with the children in tow ...

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12 Jan Baking for Vegans – five easy recipes

Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake dusted with icing sugar with jam and cream on black plate on a table

Baking for Vegans – five easy recipes January, or Veganuary, is the perfect time to explore some of the amazing vegan baking recipes that are popping up all over the place recently. Because cakes and bakes should be accessible to ...

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10 Nov Christmas cake decorating ideas and this year’s trends

Decorated Christmas biscuits including santa, snowman and tree on white background

Christmas cake decorating ideas and this year’s trends I love Christmas. It’s always busy, but it’s always fun too. With young children, it’s never a quiet and relaxing time, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. This month’s blog is ...

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21 Oct Five of the best comforting autumn recipes

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Five of the best comforting autumn recipes As the weather turns chilly and the leaves begin to fall, it’s definitely starting to feel a lot more like autumn out there. It’s at this time of the year that I dig out the cosy jumpers, ...

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16 Sep Lunch and after-school snacks to keep the energy up

Pile of six cranberry flapjack cubes with 3 more cubes scattered on turquoise background

Lunch and after-school snacks to keep the energy up The first few weeks of any school year are always an adjustment. Not just for us parents who’ve had to juggle life to entertain our kids over the summer, but for the children ...

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12 Aug 2021 cake decorating trends

Tall buttercream multicoloured Club Tropicana themed 60th birthday cake

2021 cake decorating trends Whether you’re seeking inspiration for a birthday, christening, small wedding or a ‘just because’ cake, there seem to be a handful of cake decorating trends that are set to continue for the rest of 2021. And ...

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19 Jul Baking with the kids

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Baking with the kids We’re here again – it’s the start of the summer holidays. How did that happen? This summer, it’s time to whip out the mini aprons, dust off the rolling pins and get creative with the kids in the kitchen. Yes, we’re ...

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11 Jun Baking ideas for Father’s Day

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Baking ideas for Father’s Day With Father’s Day fast approaching (June 20th, just as a reminder!), it’s fair to say that most Dads will be over the moon with whatever their cherubs present them with (too early) on a Sunday morning. But ...

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