Ordering cupcakes from Mini Mixers How do you feel about cupcakes? Small, individual servings of cake, served in their own case and decorated with lashings and lashings of mouth-wateringly delicious waves of buttercream, ganache, handmade toppers and sprinkles… You...
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 I’ve been asked to make for children....
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 do you actually know about white...
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 can sometimes be a little stressful...
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 everyone, however they choose to eat....
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 about all things Christmas – and...
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, programme the heating to crank up and...
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 themselves. Tiredness reigns and the span...
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 I’m delighted because I love...
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 talking about baking. With the...
