I take a lot of inspiration for my cookies from children’s books and one of our favourite authors and illustrators is Alice Melvin. She kindly gave me permission to use one of her illustrations to make a fox mask. This fox mask would be a great addition to a woodland party, as cake topper or…
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Sushi Party
As my eldest was turning 9 I opted for a smaller birthday party after school. With five of her friends invited (and my three), 8 was enough for a school/work day. Sushi was chosen as the food which turned out great for me as I could buy some sushi for the party on my way…
Donut Cookies
Everyone is still going nuts for donuts, it’s a craze that isn’t slowing down. Donut cookies are so versatile, you can decorate cakes with them, pop them on ice creams, let your kids decorate them or just eat them! Here’s a quick cookie DIY. Edibles Cookie doughRoyal icing powderSprinkles or jimmies Wilton gel food colour Tools…
Willy Wonka Party
‘Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it in dew, cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two? The candyman can, cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good’.I absolutely love the original Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory movie and I couldn’t wait to show it to my kids. My…
Chocolate Ganache Flower Cake
As we all have limited time here are some quick cakes with maximum impact. Taking inspiration from the British flowers that are blooming right now, here is an easy daisy or bluebell cake. CAKE INGREDIENTS 125g of butter (melted in the microwave) 1 1/2 cups of sugar1 cup of frozen raspberries (defrosted in the microwave) 2…