Monthly Archives: May 2011

Afternoon Tea – Eclairs – Two ways! Vanilla Choc & Coffee

Vanilla Choc and Coffee Eclairs
Now I’ve done the Choux pastry how to (here) lets see what we can do with them.… Read more...

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How to make Choux Pastry

How to make Choux Pastry

Choux pastry is a really versatile pastry to have up your sleeve, it gives some people grief so I thought I’d do a quick how to before using it in a recipe.

Traditionally used for profiteroles, choux pastry can also be made into a great variety of lovely things, eclairs and gougere included!… Read more...

Posted in Afternoon Tea, Choux, How To, Pastry, Treats | 29 Comments

Afternoon Tea – Mini Cheesecakes with Rosé Syllabub

Vanilla Cheesecake with Rose Syllabub

Vanilla Cheesecakes with Rosé Syllabub
I have to admit I don’t get on well with baked cheesecakes – that is until I cracked it with this one.  Perfect for my Afternoon Tea served individually on vintage saucers but makes an equally fabulous large 8″ cheesecake.… Read more...

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Afternoon Tea – Caramelised Onion and Mushroom Tarts

Caramelised Onion and Mushroom Tarts

So this week, as a Birthday celebration and the fact that I am 21 again I’m hosting an Afternoon Tea for some of my lovely Mummy friends.  I’ve spent a week cleaning (yes it was that bad) and now it’s on to the fun bit – baking!… Read more...

Posted in Afternoon Tea, Mushroom, Onion, Pastry, Quiche, Savoury, Treats | 13 Comments

How to make Sugar Roses

How to make Sugar Roses

I know a fair few of you wanted me to blog how to make the blush roses I used on my traditional cake in The Great British Wedding cake, so here it it….. how to make sugar roses.
You will need:
White  Sugar Florist Paste (SFP)
White fat such as Trex
Small rolling pin
Rose petal cutters or a small round cutter
Ball tool
Foam pad
Water and paintbrush
Empty egg box
Sugarflair blossom tint powder – Rose
Large powder brush

Here are some handy product links:

Sugar Florist Paste (SFP) is the key to really great sugar roses.  … Read more...

Posted in How To, Sugarpaste, The Great British Bake Off, Wedding | 42 Comments