Sky high salted caramel and chocolate ombre cake for a last minute birthday order! Asked to make it look pretty so a little flower, some strawberries and crushed nuts helped with this one. Would have loved a piece of this one... delectable. Next up, a kids chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream roses. I...
I've never had much luck with yeast. Ever. Until these croissants. It started off as a challenge and I was intrigued. Day 1: Create dough and rest. Day 2: Laminate dough and rest. Day 3: Roll, shape, proof and bake! They are the pinnacle of a labour of love ... patience and a gentle hand required...
Flowers, frangipanes and chocolate for Cath's retirement. She is travelling with her husband to Europe indefinitely. Buying a motor-home and doing as they please. I only wish that one day, I will do what I say I want to do, not just dream about it. . . And to finish the week (cake-wise), whipped up a frosted raspberry...
I'll admit that making cheesecakes with fruit as opposed to chocolate or liquor or cookies etc etc is indefinitely more popular and perhaps more refreshing and lighter than other cheesecakes. Baked cheesecakes are known for being dense (try Japanese or unbaked for a lighter texture). I do love experimenting with other...
