For those of you who like creating run-out (flooded) letters for monograms, cookies or plaques then I have modified an alphabet that was created by Mary Ford, I find this alphabet perfect when I want to create a larger featured letter for an inscription. Alphabet Handout one page
This large piped royal icing rose will certainly add the wow factor to your celebration cake and if kept in a dust free and damp free container can be a sugary keepsake for the guest of honor. Rose (Piped Victorian)
Please be aware that the comparisons shown below are from my own personal experience and compiled using my own collection of piping nozzles, tips and tubes. Note also that the same number from different makers does not necessarily compare, which is the purpose of this whole exercise. Only the Wilton numbers are in numerical order…. Read more »
In 2015 I was asked to do an interview for an Italian cake magazine, unfortunately after I’d done the interview and just before publication the magazine ceased to exist…and no it wasn’t my fault. However I thought as no one has read the interview maybe you would like to now. Q. When and how did… Read more »
This stunning little flower is a show stopper in a gum paste arrangement with its vibrant blue flower heads and long stems. Cornflowers
I’ve known Edna for some years now and we both love to dance and laugh, not bad things to have in common I feel. When we last met up I asked Edna if she minded answering a few questions….she laughed and said “hey why not”, typical Edna and I love her for it. Six Simple… Read more »
This is the template I made for my pastillage birdhouse, a very fun project to make and can be finished in so many different ways. As all printers and computers work in different ways, I recommend, when you have downloaded this template print it onto thin card, cut it out and assemble the birdhouse just… Read more »
We spend our lives with our heads in the air or with our eyes pointed at our mobile devices and in doing so we miss the beauty that is around us. Put the mobile phone back in your pocket and look around, take a moment to move away from technology and enjoy nature and the… Read more »
The cake shown here was my last ever cake competition entry and it was in 2009, I was very happy to have won a gold for it at Cake International in the NEC, Birmingham. At that point I had won several medals and awards over the years and was then invited to be a UK… Read more »
I’ve known Dawn and her gorgeous family for some years now and have enjoyed the love and hospitality of their home on several occasions whilst being hosted for classes. Dawns drive and determination has earned her respect and a large following in the world of Royal icing. Dawn has won several major accolades including the… Read more »
