Category Archives: Daughters

Be nice and be kind, people

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Delights by Cynthia

My parents instilled courtesy and good manners in me (and I hope that I’m doing the same with my daughters).  One thing I was continually told is “be nice and be kind to everyone,” my mum would also add ” … Continue reading →

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I’m spinning around

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

“All the world’s waiting for you, and the power you possess. In your satin tights, fighting for your rights, and the old Red, White and Blue…” As a child, I would hear that theme tune, stop what I was doing … Continue reading →

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It’s been a while…

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

It’s been a while since I’ve written a post here.  And I apologise for this.  To be honest, I got side-tracked and bedazzled.  Now, I’m not blaming my daughter, but she encouraged me to venture with technology and to start … Continue reading →

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Charming!

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

When I’m not baking up a storm, I do like like to ditch the apron and attempt to look my best.  Now, I’m not the hippest chick on the block, but I feel I do have my own personal style. … Continue reading →

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The Delights House

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

It was one of those Saturday afternoons.  The customers had arrived and collected their cakes, the chores were completed, and it was a bright, sunny day.  I took my daughters for a walk, to get some exercise and fresh air, … Continue reading →

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Instacake

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

We recently had a special birthday in the Delights household.   Our eldest daughter turned 13.  Not just because she’s my daughter, but she is growing up to be a beautiful, well-mannered young lady.  We didn’t have the terrible twos, when … Continue reading →

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Cake on the dark side

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

My teenage daughter seems to think that music began when Justin Bieber started posting songs on YouTube.  Her older and wiser mother thinks otherwise. My music collection is probably as vast as my recipe collection.  I will dip in and … Continue reading →

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Birthday Biscuits

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

I’m a busy mum. As we head towards the end of each week, I’m surprised with the amount I am able to achieve, yet I sometimes still feel overwhelmed with what is still left on my to-do list. My eldest … Continue reading →

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Eat cake and pray

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Delights by Cynthia

My friend Michelle moved to New Zealand over ten years ago and I still miss her. We communicate through Facebook and there are occasional sweet tweets, but it’s not the same. You can take the girl out of London, but … Continue reading →

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For Elise

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Delights by Cynthia

Here is beautiful little Elise, sitting proudly, next to her christening cake. The cake is a vanilla sponge with vanilla buttercream, presented on a fondant covered board and decorated with silver edible letters which spell out her name; around the … Continue reading →

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