Monthly Archives: January 2013

Wedding cakes around the world: Peru

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

There are so many beautiful, thoughtful and sentimental customs surrounding wedding cakes; around the world. I thought we’d go on a little journey discovering them. You might want to incorporate them in your wedding. First stop: Peru There’s an unusual … Continue reading →

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This charming cupcake

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

Isn’t this cupcake charm bracelet from Gigi Jewellery delightful?

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I should cocoa

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

If you’re baking a chocolate cake or making a chocolate dessert always use unsweetened cocoa powder (and not drinking chocolate). Opt for a brand that contains 100% cocoa solids. Dust over cakes and puddings for a rich taste and a … Continue reading →

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Snowtime

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

When the first flurry of snowflakes fell to the ground. It looked like London had been given a light dusting of icing sugar. Once we had proper snow, it was time to go out and have some fun…I couldn’t help … Continue reading →

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January’s edible word search

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

Now this one might be a little tricky…. Can you guess what the word is?

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“It’s a BUNdt!”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

One of my favourite films has got to be My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Even more so because there’s a wonderful scene where the two families meet; and there’s a cake involved. Bundt cakes are baked in distintive bundt pans … Continue reading →

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Cake or Cupcake?: The Artisan

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

“I prefer cake versus cupcake, because a cupcake is not enough. And my favourite cake should have cinnamon in it, I like cinnamon a lot”. – Stéphanie Hill Stéphanie created this especially for Delights by Cynthia: To view the rest … Continue reading →

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Where there’s a will…

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

I found this on last year’s calendar…Made me chuckle.

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Cooookies!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

We were given this HUGE cupcake cookie jar for Christmas. It’s enormous! Still, it came to the perfect home. It’ll hardly be empty in the Delights Kitchen.

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Galette de rois – part 2

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

I picked my daughters up from school this afternoon. As a ‘good mother’, I always ask “How was your day? and “what did you learn?” Well, to my surpise, Jemimah learnt all about a French tradition at New Year. She … Continue reading →

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