Finally I tried my hand at a Ruffle Cake. After much research (ie Googling) I decided to do the fondant version. There is another way, using Swiss meringue buttercream, but it takes a lot more control and patience so I’d like to try that when I have more time (and in a very good mood!). … Continue reading
One day a skater girl was hanging out at the park, cool and pretty. Doing some tricks on swings and skateboards. Until her parents showed up! And bundled her up in blankets and love. How embarrassing. She flashed her puppy dog eyes. Just like her mamma’s. Was reminded that she was still daddy’s little girl… … Continue reading
Last week MC from Pearls, Diamonds and Everything Else invited me to join the One Weekend challenge. Beginning Friday night and ending Monday (public holiday), I was totally snap happy, more so than usual. Yet remembering to enjoy the moment with my loved ones instead of getting too carried away. There is like, a fine … Continue reading
There are few things more luxurious than waking up to a feast of your favourite things, just the way you like it. Also a thoughtful way to remind someone that they are loved and appreciated. This is what I put together on behalf of the boys for Father’s Day on Sunday, and also for my … Continue reading
Here are a few snaps I took since last week, for a lack of more interesting things to share! A little dark chocolate/cake/coconut surprise from Y during a power outage last week, as a result of the storm we had. It definitely made the cold and darkness more bearable. The boys were SO sorry that … Continue reading
I posted a photo of this cake previously, but didn’t go into much detail. I made this for my dear cousin Rai, who wanted an ivory cake adorned with lace. I used tiny cutters for the flower shapes, stuck it on the fondant-prepared caked, piped the rest of the details and finally added the pearls. … Continue reading
Posts have been rare lately, all because of the lack of food to photograph. And this is a good thing, because after the 14 day ‘diet’ (and losing 5kgs) I am trying to maintain the good eating habits. It encourages one to eat normally afterwards, as the metabolism is reset and now working efficiently, but … Continue reading
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