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Sugar Shaper Reassembly

December 21, 2011 By 2 Comments

We often receive requests for instructions on how to reassemble sugar shapers from customers for who have taken their sugar shaper apart and can’t put it back together!   … here they are:

sugar shaper reassembly instructions

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Flip-Flop cookie cutters – Try these out for size!

August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Summer holidays to us at Lindy’s Cakes means heading to the beach for some fun in the sun. But have you thought about baking and decorating some summer themed cookies to take with you along with the buckets and spades to charm and delight your family and friends? Summer cookies are also the perfect choice for an informal high summer celebration, whether it’s a birthday party or just a… Continue reading

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NEW Book: ‘bake me I’m yours…Christmas’

August 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Just published  – NEW Christmas cake decorating book

Perfectly timed to allow you to be ultra prepared this year! This exciting addition to the ‘bake me I’m yours…’ range of books published by David and Charles is a festive collection of more than 20 tempting projects. Edible ideas that are both modern and stylish, but simple enough to bake during the busy Christmas season.

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What is Gum Arabic used for?

August 9, 2011 By 4 Comments

We sell a selection of edible gums here at Lindy’s Cakes, all with their own specific uses, which can lead to a little confusion as they all look very similar.

We guess you wouldn’t expect that the a substance used in incense, shoe polish and make-up could also be used to to help add sparkle and shine to your cakes. It’s an all natural product, from the African Sahel… Continue reading

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Lindy 11th cake decorating book is at the printers!

June 1, 2011 By 9 Comments

“The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible”

by Lindy Smith

This book encapsulates 20 years of sugarcraft knowledge coupled with fresh unique contemporary designs and Lindy’s exquisite use of colour…all bound tightly into 164 glossy pages.

150 techniques, over 80 projects…page after page of stunning colour photographs, step by step instructions, recipes, tips and advice…everything you need to know to create cakes, cookies and cupcakes with the wow factor.

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Lindy’s Summer cookie workshop in Rome

April 14, 2011 By 1 Comment

25 degrees in the “Eternal City” – what could be more appropriate than a Summer Cookies Workshop. Flip flops, ice cream cones and swimsuits, and still only 1st April !

I had been lucky enough to be invited to Rome to assist Lindy with workshops hosted by three lovely Italian ladies, jointly known as 34U. These included two “Wonky” workshops and a cookie workshop.

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Cake 2010, only 3 more sleeps…

November 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Cake International 2010 here we come!

The Sugarcraft & Cake Decoration Show

5-6-7 November 2010


NEC Exhibition Centre

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Lindy’s Blog is now squeaky clean!

September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Just to let you all know that the problem we have had with our blog is now sorted, so you can browse and enjoy at leisure.

REMINDER – Lindy’s cupcake book is due to arrive very soon – have you pre-ordered your copy?

Be inspired!

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Kitten Heel – le petit stiletto – cookies

July 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Lindy’s Cakes always likes to be bang on trend – this time it’s in the shoe department with Kitten Heels – How Purrrrfect………

According to Grazia magazine ‘le petit stiletto’ is the heel of the moment! Vogue calls the return of the kitten, along with it’s penchant for pastels and lace, ‘the new pretty’.

Kitten heels are low, curved heels on women shoes, first popularized by… Continue reading

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Cupcake Celebration book by Lindy Smith

June 3, 2010 By 3 Comments

Great news – We’ve just added Lindy’s cupcake book as a pre-order item  to our online shop. The book will hopefully be with us in late September and all pre-orders will be shipped as soon as stock arrives. Please remember to order the book separately to any other items you may wish to purchase.

Click here for more details.

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How do I make coral pink sugarpaste?

May 29, 2010 By 6 Comments

We are often asked how to create the sugarpaste colours featured in Lindy’s ‘Pastel Flower Tower’ wonky cake – the one that’s featured on the front cover of her ‘Cakes to Inspire and Desire’ book.

Pastel Flower Tower from Lindy's Cakes to Inspire and Desire book

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How do I use a Ball Cake Tin?

March 3, 2009 By 40 Comments

We are often asked about how to use ball tins. Firstly, it’s worth mentioning that the ball tins we sell have the manufacturer’s suggestions/instructions printed on the reverse of the box label so please remove it if you are throwing the box out!

If you are making a fruit cake in the ball tin you will bake the cake as one ball. Line both halves and sit the… Continue reading

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