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{A Summer of Decadent Desserts} Cheesecake Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel

January 26, 2015March 4, 2016 ClaireLeave a comment

Ah summer and its long sunny days. What could be better than dining late during those warmer nights? Ending them with a delicious sweet treat, that’s what! This month I’ve been trying out some gorgeous recipes that have been floating around the blogsphere; recipes where salted caramel, thick chocolate brownie and rich cheesecake layers interlace… Continue reading {A Summer of Decadent Desserts} Cheesecake Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel

Five Bakes ‘Til Christmas!

December 20, 2014March 4, 2016 ClaireLeave a comment

Isn’t it every year that we wonder how Christmas came so fast?! For me, it’s a case of so many Christmassy baked goods to have a go at, so little time… Fortunately I’m recovered from my Baking Goal of the Year (post coming soon) and have been trialling holiday fare aplenty, to the delight of… Continue reading Five Bakes ‘Til Christmas!

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Kayaking Up A Cake-Fall

October 30, 2014March 3, 2016 ClaireLeave a comment

I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog front – but plenty of scheming is happening in the background!!! This month I’ve focussed on my first commissioned cake – a 21st birthday cake for the son of a lovely (and very trusting!) friend of mine. According to my friend, a personalised kayaker heading down a… Continue reading Kayaking Up A Cake-Fall

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Tiers without Tears: The Story of a Three-Timing Birthday Cake

August 14, 2014March 4, 2016 Claire1 Comment

Although I have less-recent photos for posts on other topics waiting to be written… I can’t resist writing about this month’s baking adventure – my first two-tiered masterpiece! The birthday trifecta of my lovely MIL, her brother, and one of my Bros in Law was a great reason to try out several caking techniques in fact. Thanks… Continue reading Tiers without Tears: The Story of a Three-Timing Birthday Cake

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A Farewell Feast

July 22, 2014March 3, 2016 Claire2 Comments

I should point out that I’m not ‘farewelling’ this blog – after less than six month’s efforts! This post is about the farewell morning tea that I held a couple of months ago when I left my previous job. I’m well overdue for a post, and I’ve been meaning to share the shots and recipes of what… Continue reading A Farewell Feast

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Long Weekend Baking: Brownie Galore and Memorial Day Cupcakes

June 3, 2014March 6, 2016 ClaireLeave a comment

What better use for a long weekend than some time in the kitchen, baking up a storm. There are few things that make me happier! However a poorly-timed cold/flu took me down during the week so I’ve been trying not to go crazy with baking, let alone blogging about it. (‘Poorly-timed’ because a) when is… Continue reading Long Weekend Baking: Brownie Galore and Memorial Day Cupcakes

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Pastel Ombre Swirl Cake (Attempt #1)

April 13, 2014March 4, 2016 Claire2 Comments

For me, this is the Year of the Cake Decorator. And this is the first of a number of posts chronicling my adventures with amateur cake décor. Be prepared: there will be sprinkles, pastel colours, glitter, flowers, ruffles and all manner of girly stuff to come. Ok, this post is not an original. Both the recipe… Continue reading Pastel Ombre Swirl Cake (Attempt #1)

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{A Summer of Decadent Desserts} Cheesecake Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel

Five Bakes ‘Til Christmas!

Kayaking Up A Cake-Fall

Tiers without Tears: The Story of a Three-Timing Birthday Cake

A Farewell Feast

Long Weekend Baking: Brownie Galore and Memorial Day Cupcakes

Pastel Ombre Swirl Cake (Attempt #1)