January 27, 2012

Paste Patterning Techniques Class – September 2011

Such is the interest in Lindy’s approach to her work that she has created a collection of technique workshops. We trialled them last season and by popular demand have kept them on our Autumn workshop programme. I have a feeling they are here to stay!

The focus today was on patterning paste. Lindy’s love of colour, her eye catching colour combinations and her pattern designs are getting a lot… Continue reading

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-25

  • I posted 13 photos on Facebook in the album "Paste patterning workshop with Lindy Smith September 2011" http://t.co/jDIWyx8C #
  • Beautiful sugar patterns created at todays workshop, photos to be added shortly. Well done everyone. #
  • Pattern paste workshop today – should be a good one as lots of returning students, see you all in a little while :-) #
  • Just

Introduction to Celebration cakes – 16th Sept 2011

Yay… our Autumn Winter collection of workshops have started ! ‘Introduction to celebration cakes’ is one of my favorite classes because our students arrive with a basic knowledge of sugarcraft, sometimes not even that, and leave with a beautifully covered cake and a pocketful of hints & tips. Lindy has perfected the step-by-step style of teaching ensuring that each step is manageable, not overwhelming, and that you have time to… Continue reading

Cookie Couture at London Fashion Week 2011

When it comes to London Fashion Week you can always expect to be wowed. You might anticipate a plethora of thrilling fabrics and textiles to be on show; soft silks, luxurious laces and exotic prints will no doubt spring to mind, but how about a soft and chewy cookie? Well, in an entirely new collaboration, Millie’s Cookies has invited designers to down their needles and… Continue reading

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-18

  • Chocolate fudge cake for my daughters birthday is in the oven it smells gorgeous!!! #
  • I posted 11 photos on Facebook in the album "Introduction to celebration cakes class gallery – September 2011" http://t.co/bqfUMSRl #
  • What a great way to start this terms workshop programme with a full house, very enthusiastic students and fab… http://t.co/uOG8PAuf #
  • Just finished

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-11

  • Training over…..the new shopping pages are looking fab…..we're all so excited! Can't say when it'll go live but will keep you posted…. #
  • It's training day at Lindy's Cakes and there are 12 of us in the office – bit of a squeeze but a great atmosphere!!!! #
  • I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "Products added to our online shop September

Lindy’s passion fruit cupcake recipe

I have always adored passion fruit, such a fabulous flavour,  exotic and tangy. So I thought I’d share this delightful recipe for passion fruit cupcakes, which I picked up in a supermarket in Singapore! I have tweaked it slightly. Passion fruits are now readily available in UK supermarkets so there is no reason why you also can’t enjoy this recipe.

Beautiful passion fruit – yum!

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-04

  • Good to see an article explaining the differences between the glittery products on the market in the British… http://t.co/yGSBDiY #
  • I've just added some drop down menus to the tabs on our new look webpages – Hoping it'll help you find your way… http://t.co/c9GGsiy #
  • Push pops, mini cupcakes served in clear disposable containers – an interesting new way to

Cookie pops or biscuits on sticks – what fun!!!

I’ve made cookies on sticks on many occasions as children, particularly, seem to adore the novelty value of eating a cookie as if it was a lollipop!  In my very popular  ‘bake me I’m yours…cookie‘ book I included two examples, with my favourite being my ‘up, up and away’ ballooon cookies – so easy to make and yet so impressive!

[caption id=”" align=”aligncenter” width=”298″ caption=”Delightful balloon cookie… Continue reading