Category Archives: Family

Delights by Cynthia Advent Calendar Day 2: And if you ever saw it

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Delights by Cynthia

I’m so glad that there is more of an element of fun with Christmas cakes, these days. You can create this red nose reindeer cake with a Reindeer Cake Decorating Cutter Set (who would have thought) from Lakeland. The kit … Continue reading →

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I’ll have the same as Joe

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Delights by Cynthia

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 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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Baking back in time

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

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 Delights by Cynthia

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 Delights by Cynthia

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 Delights by Cynthia

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 Delights by Cynthia

  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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Adventures in chocolate

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Delights by Cynthia

Every time this M&S advert appears on our television, the whole family is rendered silent. An adventure in chocolate.  There’s no place I’d rather be…

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Here’s to Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Delights by Cynthia

Well by now, the last cakes should have left the Delights Kitchen and I’m knee deep in preparations for our family Christmas. Before I forget, here’s to a happy and peaceful day with you and yours… If you want to … Continue reading →

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