For Cakes Sake
Why do I want to start a catering business? I started life in food. My first job was in a cafe and I loved it. The money was rubbish though, so I got a job in a deli where I…
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I will only buy cakes from a full time cake maker…
…and why you probably should too. This might be a little controversial, and I apologise if it offends. But, I have really had my eyes opened since delving deeply into the world of baking. And, even more so when it…
Baking with buttermilk
What is buttermilk Buttermilk is a tangy, milky liquid that is often used in baking. It adds a lovely flavour to the dish, but it also works perfectly with baking powder to add rise to your bakes. It comes in…
Mmmm Marshmallows
Whats a marshmallow? Marshmallows, as we know them, have been around for thousands of years. Originally, they were made with root sap from the marsh mallow plant, hence the name. The root was boiled with sugar, and once thickened, it…
I’m qualified… (and other news!)
Yay! After hours (literally) of hard work I am now qualified to bake, decorate and sell cakes of all kinds. It sounds very exciting but, if I’m honest, the course seemed a little on the simple side. I’m a little…
Black Forest (Yule) Log
I had so many intentions to make all kinds of wonderful cakes and bakes over Christmas. The problem being, that apart from me and my fiance, there is no one here to eat them. This is a frequent problem for…
Hi, I’m Caroline
Setting fire to the cooker and eating raw chicken was a grim day for teenage-me. Of course, looking back it was just the wake up call I needed. I couldn’t afford to eat out, but I loved good food. I…