Tag Archives: cake

Sandwiches and Victoria Sponge

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Delights by Cynthia

Like many people I watched the fitting funeral of Captain Sir Tom Moore, yesterday. I didn’t realise how much it affected me, as I watched and wept. The closing remarks were that Captain Sir Tom’s final request was to serve … Continue reading →

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Delights by Cynthia Advent Calendar: Day 22 – Game On

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Delights by Cynthia

The Cake Monster is an exciting number and counting game to develop number and counting skills and teaching little ones to take turns.

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This thing called LIFE

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Delights by Cynthia

Isn’t it all about this? Let’s get the most out of 2019.

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Last Orders

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Delights by Cynthia

  I’m determined to be on top of things this Christmas period. I opened the cupboard this morning and realised that I had run out of Golden Syrup. It was very easy for me to replace this quickly with a … Continue reading →

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A sweet celebration

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Delights by Cynthia

  Tate & Lyle are celebrating 140 years of sweetness this year.  To mark the occasion, they created this colossal cake, which showcased family favourites over the last 14 decades and inspiration for the future. The 15 tiers comprised of: … Continue reading →

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Wherefore art thou

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Delights by Cynthia

Just over 30 years ago, I went to Art College.  I’m sure I have mentioned this before in previous posts.  But for those of you who didn’t know, I spent two years fine tuning my artistic skill to no avail.  … Continue reading →

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On the road with cakes

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Delights by Cynthia

When cakes leave the Delights Kitchen, I’m always a little sad.  I wave them off and peek though the window as they head off with their happy new owners, never to be seen again.  Before they leave, I always give … Continue reading →

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Have yourself a Mary Berry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

Christmas came early for me this year.  A fortnight early, to be precise.  First I was super-excited to receive Season’s Eatings the festive cookery book on feasts and celebrations, as Secret Santa present.  Then later that day, I was a … Continue reading →

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Last week at Cake International

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

I can’t believe that it was only last weekend, that I was at Cake International.  It’s the UK’s leading baking, cake decorating and sugarcraft exhibition, held at Alexandra Palace. For me, it was an opportunity to check out at some … Continue reading →

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A little jaunt to Paris

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

We love this illustration by Kasia Dudziuk.  It’s so sweet, chic and stylish;  it has all the things you love about Paris (especially all those chi-chi places to eat cake).  I dream about doing this all the time. One day, when … Continue reading →

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