Differences between royal icing, buttercream, and fondant icing I teach cake decorating classes and get asked by new students what is the difference between the different mediums that we use. I thought I would share this useful information with you ICING SUGAR This contains an anti-caking agents and calcium phosphates. This can be used to […]
National chocolate cake day
So it’s national chocolate cake day today. Do you like chocolate cake or do you find it too rich? I feel if you put some raspberry jam in the filling before the chocolate buttercream it doesn’t taste as sickly. My favourite is white chocolate and raspberry cake with a plain sponge, not chocolate, not too […]
Cake trends 2023
Cake trends 2023 Hey it’s 2023 already happy new year to you all I have been reading about the trends for 2023, useful reading So the cake trends of 2023 are Fake bakes so buy a supermarket cake and decorate it yourself. Yes, it can be done but will taste different from a home-baked one. […]
National Cookie Cutter Day
National Cookie Cutter Day I love making cookies, do you??? All sorts of cookies chocolate chip, plain, fruit cookies. My favourite is white chocolate and raspberry yum. That one is so tasty. which one is your favourite? Cookies come in all shapes and sizes and the good thing is you can add sweets, chocolate chips, […]
Celebration Cupcakes Caerphilly
Celebration Cupcakes Caerphilly I want to discuss celebration cupcakes caerphilly as that is where I am based. Cupcakes are great for a party, gift, or any occasion. They are so versatile and so tasty. Cupcakes can be made in any flavour from Vanilla to funfetti or rainbow. The most popular flavour I find is vanilla […]
Worldwide knit in public day
Worldwide Knit in Public Day I think knitting is so creative and a skill. I cannot do it, I drop more stitches than I knit. I remember years ago I tried to knit a scarf, well the state of it, didn’t look like a scarf but I tried. I really admire people who can knit […]
World Ocean Day
World Ocean Day Confectionery and Training Revitalization: collective action for the ocean The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of Earth’s biodiversity and […]
National Bike Week 2022 Confectionery and Training
National Bike Week 2022 It is National Bike Week from 6th -12th June blog from Confectionery and Training. Do you have a bike? Do you ride it to work or use it for pleasure? Did you learn to ride a bike as a child? I like biking but to be honest, I haven’t ridden […]
World Book Day 2022
So it’s World Book Day today, do you like reading?? I do I find reading books relaxing but there are hundreds of books to choose from fiction, horror, romance, children’s to name a few. I especially enjoy reading books on holiday by the pool, it’s great and so relaxing. A memory from when my […]
St David’s Day
St David’s Day 1st March In Wales, we celebrate St David’s Day every year on 1st March In primary schools, the children go to school in national dress. The girls wear a welsh costume which comprises of a skirt or trousers, apron, shawl and welsh hat. the boys wear Welsh rugby shirts. Usually, others wear […]
