Category Archives: Family

I’ll have the same as Joe

Posted on August 2, 2018 by

So, there you are, working behind the counter at the Dog Tag Bakery.  You’re doing your shift, making coffee, selling doughnuts and in walks Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Surely, you must be seeing things. But it’s true.  Former President … Continue reading →

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The Delights House

Posted on June 16, 2016 by

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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Baking back in time

Posted on April 15, 2016 by

Excuse me while I indulge in a little nostalgia…I can remember baking with my mother, or to be honest, watching her bake.  She rarely used a recipe; she tended to add her ingredients by eye and to taste.  But she … Continue reading →

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A rainbow cake – Red and Yellow and Pink and Green…

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

When I was asked to create a rainbow cake, I jumped at the chance.  It was fun to create this cake, especially as I made this just before Christmas (it made a pleasant change from sugar snowflakes and Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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Here’s to a Sweet ’16

Posted on January 1, 2016 by

Here’s to a Sweet ’16 At the Delights Kitchen, we are excited about the coming year.  We believe it’s going to be super sweet! We’ll be here for your: Birthdays Anniversaries Baby showers Christenings Leaving Dos Engagements Weddings And everything else … Continue reading →

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Holiday Bread

Posted on December 28, 2015 by

Our friend Nathan came round to our home, for a Christmas get-together. He brought with him some holiday bread.  I’ve never seen or heard of this before, but apparently, it’s very popular in America. I was quite keen to taste … Continue reading →

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Oh come, all ye bakeful

Posted on December 14, 2015 by

  For a creative slant on the Christmas story, why not try by Susie Bentley-Taylor and Bekah Moore, £6.99, published by The Good Book Company).  The book is a great way to explore the Christmas story with children through baking. There … Continue reading →

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