Quintessentially English What do strawberries and cream make you think of? Sitting on a grassy bank watching rowers on a tree-lined river Thames at the Henley Regatta? Sipping champagne in a flower festooned marquee at a summer wedding reception? In […]
Simnel cake – to boil, bake or both? There is a delightful legend about this cake. In medieval times, regulations suggested simnel cakes should be boiled and then baked; but how did this double cooking convention come about? Well, a […]
We all know how good mothers are at multi-tasking – they have to be – but did you know that Mother’s Day itself has done some multi-tasking in its time, by representing all sorts of mothers? Mother’s Day originated in […]
Recently, because of the challenging situation we have been facing, I have received many orders from clients living abroad who ask me to make cakes for their friends or family living in the UK. Their stories have been quite moving […]
Panettone – what a wonderful name! It is derived from the Italian word ‘panetto’ a small loaf cake; adding the ending changes the meaning to a large loaf cake. And they certainly are large – just as well because once […]
I am delighted to meet you and your partner to discuss your plans for your wedding cake while you sample a selection of freshly baked cake flavours. Each tasting plate contains a minimum of six freshly baked cake samples alongside […]
Your wedding day is very special, and your wedding cake should be extraordinary: it should look gorgeous and taste amazing. The perfect way to leave a memorable and delicious lasting impression on your guests. The wedding cake is the perfect […]
A very British afternoon tea with French Macarons Spending an afternoon with my dearest ones around a fabulous table in London made my day. Everything was superb, the tea, the assortment of colourful French Macarons, the atmosphere.
