Monthly Archives: May 2016

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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Can you imagine a life without cupcakes?

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

I popped into Primark recently and saw this mug and I had to have one. A Life without cupcakes, is a life without love These are my sentiments, exactly.  Now someone put the kettle on and make me a cuppa.  … Continue reading →

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Oh WOW!

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

  If you follow a gluten free diet, you shouldn’t have to miss out on delicious cakes and treats.  WOW Cakes cake mixes allow you to make light and fluffy, gluten free cakes with ease. WOW cake mixes are natural, … Continue reading →

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Cakespiration: Bake to school with cupcakes

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

  There’s nothing like stepping out of the Delights Kitchen, with my cupcake carrier, in order to be fired up and inspired about all things cake.  Last week I had the privilege of spending the day at a school for … Continue reading →

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You can’t keep a great cake maker down

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

I read this story in the news and Kaylyn McGuyrt has totally inspired me. After an ATV accident and losing her arm, right-handed  Kaylyn McGuyrt thought her career as a Cake Decorator was over over.  Seven months after her accident, … Continue reading →

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