Category Archives for Food
Cupcake blogs I love…
Hello! I haven’t blogged in so long – I KNOW. This is a quick post – I have exams next week! I have also started training for Ironman 70.3 South Africa which takes place in January 2013 and, as always, … Continue reading
Red Velvet and red wine cupcakes
I love making red wine cupcakes – and I also love red wine. So here is my combination! I would advice you to get a decent set of measuring cups, not expensive ones, but ones that have the measurements … Continue reading
The perfect Red Velvet Cake recipe
So I have found the holy grail of red velvet cakes for us amateur bakers! I bake often enough but I don’t own a scale and my oven is so average- yet this cake came out splendidly and I can’t wait … Continue reading
Casino Cupcakes (with the perfect chocolate recipe)
So the boyf often has poker evenings with his mates – a Friday night that I’m not invited to. So I thought I would make my girly presence known with some casino themed cupcakes for him to take along to … Continue reading
Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook…is mine!
So a little while ago I got a present from my friend Lisa – and behold – it was this beautiful book. We’ve always chatted about red velvets cupcakes and while I don’t eat them (egg and wheat intolerance) I … Continue reading
The Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes
Yes, the recipe is true to the name! I found it on a blog called Glorious Treats (click HERE) and her post called The Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes made me laugh… it’s hilarious. So I gave these a bash and now … Continue reading
Guest Post: what should a guy cook you on a date?
So! My very first guest post and I chose a talented friend of mine, Meg. I met her in first year at UCT and it was just before she left to go to Silwood School. I’m so glad because her … Continue reading
Rose Petal Birthday Cake
So my sister and I made a birthday cake for our darling friend, Vee. She’s all about pink, sparkly things and jewels so our little princess was not a difficult one to think of a design for. The whole idea … Continue reading
My favourite premixes…
Yes, yes… we all use them! When I don’t have time to cream butter and sugar or worry that my cake might flop – I use a premix. It’s cheaper, foolproof and tastes amazing! So here are my two favourites … Continue reading
Cake Pops!
I found out what they are from a friend… wait for it…. mushed up cake mixed with icing then rolled into little balls, covered in chocolate and placed on a lollipop stick. Voila! A cake pop… I hear they’re started … Continue reading