Fruitcakes are for mainly for Christmas and weddings in Nigeria. To be sincere the trend is changing gradually you know everyone is trying something new from vanilla, Chocolate to velvet cakes, fruitcakes are still the hit at these times. I sometimes add fruits in these cakes depending on what my customer wants. Its always wonderfulContinue reading “2 things you should know about dry fruits in fruitcake”
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Sweaty buttercream? 3 mistakes you’d never make again.
Sweaty buttercream… Oh No!!!Have you been wondering why your buttercream is all sweaty and smeared after decoration?.3 reasons why this could happen. When I started baking,i made some mistakes… Seriously,a lot of them.One I remember vividly was making my buttercream frosting sweaty. So,this particular morning,i had a buttercream cake to deliver around 8’oclock. My cakeContinue reading “Sweaty buttercream? 3 mistakes you’d never make again.”
The secret of my smooth buttercream
🎶 The wheels of my turn table goes round and round, round and round,round and round,the wheels of my turn table goes round and round….🎵 I’m humming to this song as I’m getting ready to decorate my cake. This is my favorite part of being a baker, where my imagination comes alive. So I’m settingContinue reading “The secret of my smooth buttercream”
Here’s a quick and easy way to make Cake drips
First method: For white drips.Melt white chocolate, add heavy cream to it,or simply add your milk. Make sure your cake is cold or at room temperature, while you pour on it…this is the real “ganache” You can add colours of choice … For brown drips,melt chocolate and add your heavy cream/milk Second method:Get your white butter,addContinue reading “Here’s a quick and easy way to make Cake drips”
Healthy Weeknight Meals
Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and yourContinue reading “Healthy Weeknight Meals”
Better than Poutine
I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.
Breakfast at my House
During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. OneContinue reading “Breakfast at my House”
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold autumn day. Combine your roasted pumpkin with some onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and a few spices, and give it some time to simmer away. Pair it with a few slices of fresh bread to turn it into something sublime.
My Hot Cake 