Once bitten forever smitten - Christmas and New Year Holidays

Its Chritmas time! So as you will all be super busy getting ready to go away, or cook big meals, or finish that work project, or do that essay, I thought I would just post some pictures of the cakes I've made for love.

 

 And my parting thoughts till 2011 - I hope you have loved and been loved, had happy times to remember fondly, look back with a sense of achievement and satisfaction, enjoyed your birthdays and anniversaries and I wish you lots of joy filled celebrations next year. xx Janet

Once bitten forever smitten - Christmas Cakes

As we dig ourselves out of the snow and move steadily towards Christmas week I know the only sensible topic for the blog is Christmas Cakes.
For adult prechristmas parties designer cupcakes are definitely the right choice:not too big or small, can be eaten without a fork and plate, look divine and can match your theme or colour scheme, and yes they can be laced with alcohol if ordered from a specialist baker.

 These pretty things are actually a traditional vanilla cupcake- but the brief was for winter wonderland - so I used ice blue vanilla buttercream and a blue and white fondant topper with a royal icing snowlfake designs. The delight was in the 4 different textures - featherlight sponge, rich melting buttercream, soft and creamy fondant and a crack from the royal icing snowflake - beautiful

For children a smaller size fun cupcake is needed - these are the snowmen I made for the Kings Hill School Christmas Fete last weekend - Yes the snowman's head is all fondant -so they really pack a sugar hit- but kids need a bit of extra energy to sustain them till the end of term.
If you need any cakes for your Christmas Parties be sure to order by Friday 17th December - last cakes will be baked on Thursday 23rd for collection that day so phone 01732 843518 or text 07714 286911 or email

janet@weddingdelicakes.co.uk

best wishes, Janet

Once Bitten Forever Smitten - Let it Snow

This week has been a wonderful white out - ok I know very frustrating if you had to do something but we passed on our booze cruise to France and I iced our Christmas Cake instead.

 So if you would like a special Cake for a Christmas Birthday let me know as soon as possible (I have  several family birthdays to bake for so I need to get organised) text 07714286911 phone 01732843518 or

janet@weddingdelicakes.co.uk

Kings Hill School Christmas Fete has been postponed due to the snow and will now be on Saturday 11th December 11 - 2pm - come along for Christmas fun and cake, 

best wishes, Janet

Once bitten forever smitten - Thanksgiving

Today is the 4th Thursday in November so for Americans its Thanksgiving Day - Truely in previous years I haven't really got the hang of this holiday as it seemed to me just Christmas dinner come early.  But due to being laid up and watching a lot of daytime t.v. thanks to Food Network the penny has dropped....the reason why you take a day to have a special dinner with those you love is becasue you are giving thanks for knowing them and what what they bring to your life (note no presents!) So as my one and only son came back from University for a flying visit (23 hours station pick up to drop off) I made him a Stars and Stripes flag to take back to share whith his friends...its not for nothing he is already known as Cake Boy.

The stars needed to be firmer royal icing but in order to get that train I had to make do...still its a representation given and taken with thanks.
Flag cakes are always a great gift idea - particularly for men, patriotic, their team colours or logo, the racing chequered flag, their favouite country, the list is endless, but also in this size 8 x 5 inches they are very postable in a protective box and will stay fresh for 3 days after receipt! To order phone 01732 843518 email

janet@weddingdelicakes.co.uk or check the website 

www.weddingdelicakes.co.uk

Now you can text me too 07714286911  Best Wishes, Janet

Once bitten forever smitten - Small Biz Saturday

I have just discovered #SmallBizSat on twitter - like most great ideas it's really simple. On Saturday 27th November you buy products or services from small businesses -Brilliant - it will keep high streets vibrant and its fun to shop local. I am supporting this in a big way by offerring something new - Family size sponge cakes for one day only including the tasting day favouite Courgette Cake plus favouites: Vanilla Victoria, Lemon Ice and Chocolate Caramel

All cakes will be baked on Friday 26th and will be perfect for eating at Sunday tea - if you can wait that long. Family sponge cakes serve 8 and for #SmallBizSat only will be £5

Or if you are feeling especially decadant why not treat yourself to a 6 box of Red Velvets (Cream cheese frosted and decorated with a fondant rose) SmallBiz Sat - special price £10. To reserve your cakes text 07714286911 by Friday noon 26th November or email janet@weddingdelicakes.co.uk

Best Wishes, Janet

Once bitten forever smitten - Remembrance Sunday

Next Sunday is Remembrance Sunday and then on Tuesday its the 11th of the 11th. So this week I just want to show you a picture of some poppies - in Remembrance - and if you haven't given yet this year then instead of treating yourself to a cake this week hand over your money to the poppy appeal - all those boys being maimed or killed in our forces are somebody's son, boyfriend, husband or father - remember them.
I will be updating the blog again on Monday 15th November

All cupcakes look beautiful but if you want to make a big impression I can now offer you special wrappers to cosset those cakes so they are even more special. Of course Happy Birthday is the most often requested message, so here is a picture of what they look like on and off the cake.

So you might want to order these to go with your first order of cupcakes and then keep them safe to wrap around your next box - at £4 they don't cost a lot to make your cakes that little bit different.
Phone or text 07714286911 or janet@weddingdelicakes.co.uk

or check out the website if you want to feast your eyes on more georgeous cakes

www.weddingdelicakes.co.uk