This will come as no surprise to our cakefriends…Lindy loves stencils! So much so that she created the ‘Stencil Technique’ workshop to devote a whole day to this stunning effective and, dare I say it, simple technique. Our students adorned cupcakes, cookies and a celebration cake today. With expert tuition by Lindy, and a step-by-step format, our students had time to experiment with different patterns and colours. Lindy is well… Continue reading
Paste Patterning technique workshop June 2011
June 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I knew Lindy was never going to be artistically content with plain coloured sugarpaste! Famous for her eye catching colour combinations Lindy has blended her love of colour with her love of pattern and design, taking sugarcraft to a new level of gorgeousness. For the first time ever we bring you a workshop uniquely focused on these fabulous paste and pattern techniques. Stripes, swirls, checks, marbling and the beautiful Millefiori… Continue reading
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-06-26
June 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
- Preparing for tomorrows stencil technique class – very excited I've got new stencils to try!!!! #
- Invested in a 10kg bag of dark chocolate – don't know how long it will last, it tastes devine!!! #
- Finished adding more pictures to our new class pages, hope you find them inspiring! Here's just one example…… http://fb.me/BtHJK2KJ #
- About to bake sticky
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-06-19
June 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
- We were treated to kiwiRachels chocolate cake at todays class…..if you'd like to bake it yourself follow the… http://fb.me/YxLruUar #
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Lots of lovely flower moulds back in stock – were you waiting? http://fb.me/xoqBKOuD # - Beads, wires, crystals everywhere! We are really 'Blinging' it at Lindy's Cakes! Prepare to be dazzled cake… http://fb.me/13LTcNjcO #
- Looking forward
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-06-12
June 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
- Did you know that in South African they use ‘Cake flour’ which is not the same as any of the flours available in… http://fb.me/11qB8qbjm #
- I posted 12 photos on Facebook in the album “Paste patterning class with Lindy Smith – June 2011″ http://fb.me/12XUDOA9P #
- Enjoy your class today ladies…I will see you at lunchtime to
BBC Olive magazine features Lindy’s Classes
June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Sharpen up Afternoon tea” is the title of an article that has just appeared in the BBC’s Olive magazine, June 2011 issue – if you are not familiar with this publication, olive is a stylish, monthly magazine for food lovers. It is beautifully presented and brimming full of culinary ideas. You will see from the extract below that readers are encouraged to “learn how to… Continue reading
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-06-05
June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
- Just popped some Mojito cupcakes in the oven – the raw mixture taste good so I do hope they are a sucess!!! #
- Here are some of the pretty cakes created by my students on yesterdays mini cake class, nearly everyone was very… http://fb.me/Zf0BukOO #
- What did I do with my opalescent colour palette at yesterdays mini class? Click the blog link
Opalescent colour palette for mini cakes
June 4, 2011 By 7 Comments
“Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment” is a quote from Claude Monet, the founder of French impressionist painting, and yesterday I had to agree with him! I am sure many of you know that I love to use colour on my cakes, I like to try new combinations to see what I can create. So yesterday I set myself the challenge of using a colour palette that is… Continue reading
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