Hello, fellow crafters! I’m thrilled to share a special project that I recently completed for a truly unforgettable event—my son’s wedding! As many of you know, I love diving into various crafts, and this occasion was the perfect opportunity to bring my skills together to create something home made and special. Beautifully Baked and Decorated…
Category: Baking
Birthday piggies
So, someone wanted some muddy piggies on their birthday cake this year. I had great fun making this lovely cake with an unbelievable amount of wafers and flakes 😉
A Little Christmas Treat with Every Cup of Coffee
There’s something magical about the festive season that calls for warm kitchens, the scent of cinnamon and vanilla, and the joy of baking. This year, I decided to dive into the Christmas spirit by baking a batch of Christmas cookies. These little delights are small enough to enjoy with every cup of coffee—perfect for spreading…
Christmas Cookie Experiments: Stained Glass with a Ginger Twist
With Christmas just around the corner, I decided it was time to get into the Christmas spirit by experimenting with some holiday baking. This year, I wanted to try something a little different with my Christmas cookies: creating a stained-glass effect using melted sweets. The idea of colourful, translucent cookies catching the light sounded magical,…
Quick Graduation Cupcakes: A Sweet Celebration
This week, I found myself in need of a quick dessert for a graduation celebration. With limited time, I threw together a batch of cupcakes that, despite being a bit rushed, turned out quite nicely. I kept the cupcakes simple: a classic vanilla base topped with a swirl of icing. While my icing recipe is…
Home made nut butter
I love making my own organic nut butter! It is so easy. Just roast, blend, add a touch of salt, eat!
Snack time
I love making Deliciously Ella‘s raw energy bites. Definitely a lovely healthy organic, chocolaty snack in between meals. The last batch I’ve dusted with raw coco powder and it is so yummy! Here is a link to her online recipe, it is also in the cookbook (that is the one I use – without baobab). Even…
Making organic almond milk
I LOVE milk! And I don’t think I would ever (never say never) completely remove whole milk from my dieet however I don’t mind starting to use alternatives in my healthy baking. So last night I’ve made this week’s almond milk. Here are a few photos of the process.
Sugar craft sheep – First attempt
I had so much fun with these cupcakes. I was given the ‘challenge’ to make some sheep cupcakes, so this was my first attempt.
Home made ‘goodies’
I’ve always loved baking! My first memory of baking was helping my mom baking a huge amount of cookies for our summer holiday at the sea in South Africa. My favourite is healthy banana nut muffins. I think my hubby’s favourite is still my hot caramel pudding with custard. Both my kids have their favourites and…