Monthly Archives: November 2012

Come in, come in, are you reading me?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

I would LOVE to create a Rastamouse cake for someone.  I think it would be fun, colourful and I’m sure he has lots of fans.  He’d have to be placed next to a huge hunk of cheese to remind him … Continue reading →

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Tick follows tock…

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

Tick-tock, tick-tock. We don’t have a clock in the Delights Kitchen; time just stands still in here. It’s always Cake-o-Clock. Which is why we love this print by Nikki McWilliams

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Stir-up Sunday

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

Today is Stir-up Sunday.  Today’s the day to make your Christmas cake or pudding; as traditionally this is the last Sunday before Advent. I’ve been soaking my raisins, sultanas and prunes in brandy in the Delights Kitchen,  for the best … Continue reading →

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Colourful Cupcakes

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

My girls are seriously into colouring- in at the moment.  I have one who likes to splash out and express herself with colour; while it’s important for the other one to colour in neatly, within the lines (reminds me of … Continue reading →

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Cake or Cupcake? Made especially for me

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

  “It would have to be a cupcake. Not only are they cute, but I would feel like it was made especially for me.” – Anna Omak

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Arsenal 4 Tottenham 2

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

There’ll be a real buzz in Islington today; when Holloway and Highbury will come to a standstill, with the North London Derby. I’m so glad that I’ve managed to get all my cake orders completed and all my cakes will … Continue reading →

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And the winner is…

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

I can’t tell you how thrilled I am…Well, delighted actually; Delights by Cynthia received a commendation award for the Small Business of the Year, for the Camden and Islington Business Awards 2012. Two weeks ago, I had a Cinderella moment.  I … Continue reading →

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Cake or cupcake? – Miss Afrolicious!

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

“There are pros and cons to both: Cupcakes are great, you don’t have to share with anyone (and lets face it we have all thought that!) but I find the bottom half of the cupcake never lives up to the … Continue reading →

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Strictly Louis

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

I love watching Louis Smith dance… If he gets through to the final of Strictly Come Dancing, I might have to make some more of these moulded chocolate torsos, for a girls’ night in…D’you fancy coming round?

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Cake or cupcake? Not for the cake hearted

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Duff Goldman doesn’t hide the fact that he’s not a fan of cupcakes

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