Kristy PratiesJan 272 minHow to make a Chocolate Overload CakeMy downfall (second to marzipan) is chocolate. I love chocolate and am especially partial to a Terry's chocolate orange at Christmas. Oh...
Kristy PratiesJan 133 minHow to place a cake orderI want to make the process of you ordering a cake as simple as possible so that you can concentrate on preparing the rest of your...
Kristy PratiesJan 62 minUsing Colour of the Year 2022 - Very Peri in cake designThe Pantone Colour Institute announced that its colour of the 2022 is Very Peri 17-3938 and for the first time they have created a new...
Kristy PratiesSep 2, 20212 minSugar Free Flapjacks Flapjacks are a firm favourite in my household. I love them because they are so easy to make and a great recipe to make with the kids....
Kristy PratiesMay 19, 20212 minChildren's Character Birthday Cake InspirationAs we are starting to ease out of lockdown and are allowed to mix in bigger groups, birthday parties are also on the rise. I know that my...
Kristy PratiesMay 11, 20212 minCaramel Apple Pie RecipeThis is one of my favourite pudding recipes. No matter how stuffed I am after a Sunday roast, I can always find time for pudding. I kind...
Kristy PratiesMay 5, 20213 min10 Cakes that have a beverage as an ingredient!Today is National Beverage Day which got me thinking about all of the cakes which contain one or more beverages. One of my all time...
Kristy PratiesApr 8, 20213 min20 things to make with your Easter ChocolateHave you got cupboards overflowing with Easter eggs and Chocolate? The Easter Bunny went wild this year I think we may have enough to...
Kristy PratiesFeb 15, 20212 minPancake Recipe and Topping IdeasThis year, 2021, Pancake day falls on Tuesday 16th February. Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday precedes Ash Wednesday, the first...
Kristy PratiesOct 30, 20202 minRoasted Pumpkins Seed RecipeWell here is the very simple recipe on how to make very tasty and healthy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds.
Kristy PratiesOct 8, 20201 minCake Serving GuideOne of the first questions I ask when speaking to someone wanting me to make their cake is how big do you want it? Or, how many servings...
Kristy PratiesOct 1, 20202 minCoffee and Walnut Cake So today is International Coffee Day. I was most pleased to learn this as my most favourite cake, second to anything with Marzipan in it,...
Kristy PratiesSep 10, 20204 minCake coverings and FillingsToday's post comes in the hope that I can help some of you when it comes to ordering your cakes. There are so many options and I know...
Kristy PratiesSep 3, 20202 minVanilla Sponge Traybake! So today like me many of you have waved your little ones goodbye as they've gone back to school after 6 long months. I tried to home...
Kristy PratiesAug 27, 20203 minWhy do we have Birthday candles?So, today is my birthday! Happy Birthday to me! I know my family and friends are so thankful for having me around for the past 38 years!...
Kristy PratiesAug 13, 20203 minHot weather 1 - Cake decorator 0Who else is meting like Olaf when Elsa's power is gone? I am not a summer person. I love to complain about the weather and this is ideal...
Kristy PratiesAug 6, 20203 minHow to line a cake tinI am regularly asked for advice about baking and cake decorating. I can offer lots of tips but preparation is one of the most important....
Kristy PratiesJul 30, 20204 minA good workman never blames his tools.I had todays post all sorted and ready to go then I changed course as I had to write about my experience today making my daughter’s...
Kristy PratiesJul 23, 20206 minWhat goes into making a cake?I decided to create today’s blog after a conversation yesterday with a close friend about my pricing structure and why I charge what I do...
Kristy PratiesJul 16, 20204 minNational Cherry Day.As I'm sure you're all aware today is National Cherry Day. No? Me either! I love Cherries so in honour of these delicious fruits I am...