Cakes/Cuisine
More Vino?
Who hasn’t dreamt of sitting by the vineyards in Tuscany, sipping a local Red and gazing into the countryside, all while the sounds of “Ciao Mam-ma” and “Hey Tony… You like-a another piece of pizza eh!?” echo in the distance? OK so maybe it’s a cliche that only lives in my well-developed imagination… I’m not Italian, so the [...]
Full StoryHors D’oeuvres the Word
I’m no Matt Preston but I can’t help but think that Fine Food can be just as delightful as a newlywed couple in love… Sexy, desirable and worth savouring every moment. Hors D’oeuvres are no exception but rather a perfect example of how so much deliciousness can be forged into one tiny mouthful. Designed to [...]
Full StoryThree’s a Crowd
As if choosing one Delectable Culinary Dessert wasn’t enough of a task, the new trend for us to take note is multiple Collections of Cakes. Like little sugar stories, cleverly designed to take centre stage and offer a bounty of taste and aesthetic delight. Take the humble Cube-block cake, simplistic in it’s design, topped with [...]
Full StorySweeten the Deal
Take your humble cup of coffee… A Cup of Joe… A Cafe au Lait… A mug of Battery Acid…. A Skinny Cappuccino… A Java… A Long Double Decaf Latte Frappucino on Soy…. Whatever you call it, just like any wedding detail it deserves a little sweetener too. Take these great examples of how to turn [...]
Full StoryFruity Cakes
If fruit had a voice I think it would have a lot to say. It would probably feel pretty ripped-off, even violated one might say… Ok maybe not violated but you have to admit their short life is spent stuck in a basket or piled and lumped together in a fruit salad. I think Fruit [...]
Full StoryStirred, not Shaken
What’s the olive in one’s martini really there for exactly? Judging from my personal dislike of olives I would say it’s there purely for the seductive and playful dance between the toothpick, the rim of the glass and the bitter creature that the olive is. The great thing about swizzle sticks is that there doesn’t [...]
Full StoryChocolate Cakes
Looking for an alternative to the traditional white tiered confection? What could be more decadent, indulgent and delicious than a chocolate wedding cake? A soft and sumptuous centre of cocoa torte smothered in a tempting coating of shiny ganache… There is only one way to treat a dessert of this liking. Step 1 – Extend [...]
Full StoryCouture Cupcakes
All you Sex and the City fans would remember the infamous Magnolia Bakery where Carrie and Miranda discovered the most sought after cupcakes in all of New York City. Something tells me if these were just regular sized, run-of the mill bakery cakes that they just wouldn’t cut it… Taking away the chic novelty factor [...]
Full StoryEdible Art
Twin sisters Carolyn and Susanne from Casue Sweets epitomise bridal elegance in cookie form. Their made-to-order delicious delights are created with a home-style flavour and are delicately customised with focus on attention to detail. Think of their cookie as the canvas for clever designs in dresses and tuxedos, wedding cakes and even monogrammed letters. Choose [...]
Full Story‘Something Blue’ Wedding Cakes
“Something Old… Something New… Something Borrowed… Something Blue”. Brides have worn blue in one way or another for generations to symbolise love, modesty and fidelity. Traditionally ‘Something Blue’ might be a blue garter to wear or a dainty embroidered handkerchief to carry. I do however, like the idea of bending the rules slightly and incorporating [...]
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