On the 5th of March 2016 my son turned 5. We decided not to have a big party, and rather opted for something small at home. But since we love celebrating birthdays, and my kids love birthday parties, I had to make it as special and as enjoyable for him as possible. I prepared a variety of themed [...]
No party would be complete without cupcakes. By changing the frosting and casing it can be served at kids party or an elegant formal function. This simple cupcake recipe is one I developed myself while trying to use ingredients that would readily be available in most homes. The result is easy to prepare moist, [...]
Buttercream is a simple frosting used to decorate cakes and cupcakes. By varying a few ingredients, the frosting possibilities are almost endless. […]
If you have ever eaten a PROPER red velvet cake, you will know exactly where the name comes from. The intense red colour and velvet smooth texture, combines so well with the rich cream cheese frosting to provide a melt in your mouth taste sensation. Very different to traditional vanilla or chocolate cakes, it is [...]
For many moms including myself, the birthday party planning is as much fun of the actual event. Choosing the theme, finding the venue and organising the party makes the days if not weeks, leading up to the party as exciting as the celebration itself. The party doesn’t need to be extravagant, the birthday child will be happy as [...]
