Sugar Brooches

To embellish, or not to embellish? My other half has very strong opinions on the matter. He feels if it can't be eaten, it has no business on a cake. 

It's not that they can't be eaten, they are 'edible' after all. Palatable? Well, there is where my argument fizzles. For all the visual impact 'edible' embellishments provide, edible, does not necessarily translate to palatable. 

Southern Belle

I have added another flower to my sugar flower repertoire! Hmmm, is it really a repertoire with a mere two flowers? Yes ma'am. Make room Anemone, and welcome Miss Magnolia, she's southern.

Red Velvet & Avocado Mudslide

After enjoying some delicious homemade Guacamole, I thought I would experiment with the left-over Avocados. So I baked one of my favourite cakes, Red Velvet, and to work I went...