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25.01.2022 Aint that the truth!

25.01.2022 Throwback Thursday... Oh how I miss making wedding cakes, in particular fondant wedding cakes. This one was for our good friends we met in Townsville and was a variation of a navy blue design I had made previously. The bird toppers were made to match the wedding invitations. Its a pity my photography skills werent that great Happy anniversary Hayley and Aidan

25.01.2022 Tuesday Tip Fondant vs. Royal Icing and why cookies aren't as cheap as we wish they were! Cookies can be a bit deceiving when ordering. Because they look small we automatically think they should be cheaper than say a cupcake. This is not the case though when you take into consideration the time factor to make the cookies. I'll give you a little break down on the process from start to finish...... Weigh ingredients Mix into dough Chill Roll out, cut to shape and chill again if needed Bake Cool Decorate Add decorations such as painting, sprinkles etc. Leave to dry Package On top of the time, ingredients and packaging costs need to be added. If you have a strict budget to stick to, then I suggest opting for a cookie covered in royal icing because generally they're a bit quicker to decorate. Pic 1: covered in marbled fondant and hand drawn with edible markers. Pic 2: free hand piped with royal icing, left to dry for 8 hours minimum, hand painted with lustres and left to dry again before packaging. I hope this little bit of inside info helps to understand when you are looking to order personalised cookies in the future. And as usual, if you're looking for cookies that not only look pretty but are also mouth watering then send me a PM. I may know someone who can help

25.01.2022 Introduction to traditional cake decorating with Mary from Merivale Cakes If you like what you see in my work, then this course is for you! This is the last chance ever to learn the traditional techniques of cake decorating with Mary Reid... These techniques are fundamental to learn as they give you the knowledge of all basic skills needed to be able to create a traditional decorated cake. Having these skills will set you up for a long career of cake decorating where you wi...ll be able to create more modern designs if you wish. For just $390 you will not only come away with a great skill set, but a whole lot of confidence to continue decorating too.

25.01.2022 Living vicariously through my 2yr old... Do you see what I see? My little guy in the kitchen at daycare with a stand mixer to the left is what I see I may not be in the kitchen baking up a storm but it makes me happy to see that my baby boy Beau is

24.01.2022 For a young musical theatre and dance lovers 11th birthday. GF/DF/Vegan

23.01.2022 SOLD!!! To a lovely couple who decided a 3 tier cake for fun sounded like a good idea. Now they're my kind of people! Anyone in need of a last minute babyshower or birthday cake??? Short story is I made a big boo boo and now I have this monstrosity on my hands ... 5" Creme Caramel 7" extended Vanilla Velvet Serves 76 coffee portions or 38 dessert portions. Please feel free to share around in the hopes that someone might be looking for a last minute cake. The top tier can be separated from the bottom tier if need be. Pick up Clontarf, QLD or local delivery can be arranged. PM for more information.

22.01.2022 Who makes the cake decorators birthday cakes? Well for me this year it was a number of cafes around the Redcliffe Peninsula that provide gluten, dairy and egg free options. My awesome hubby did a drive around and came up with this platter of 7 different sweet treats. Thanks to Letter M. espresso Preeces at the Jetty and Charlies Raw Squeeze Clontarf for bringing in the goods yesterday

21.01.2022 Absolutely nowhere for baking now! Tomorrow the new kitchen will be installed over 3 days. Then we wait for the bench, tiles and floors to be fitted/finished a couple of weeks later. For now we are pretty much living in our caravan in the back yard. Im so excited to see it come together and to find out if my kitchen designing skills are any good

21.01.2022 *Not my cake Weddings the Covid way... I stumbled upon this picture somewhere on FB last week and it got me thinking about the way forward for my business of providing wedding cakes to venues. ... This is quite a clever way of getting around the issue of not displaying a wedding cake due to the risk of it being contaminated (although Im pretty sure people dont go up and touch/breathe on the cake anyway) but the reflection would show up in everyones photos. I think perhaps having a roped section with a 1.5m distance around the cake could be an option Anyone else have any bright ideas?!

21.01.2022 I may not be able to bake cakes at the moment but I can still print out edible images for your cakes. This family emigrated to Australia exactly 50yrs ago tomorrow. Message me for further details.

21.01.2022 Early Childhood Educators Day Dont forget to thank your kids daycare and school teachers today for all that they do for your kids. Whether its caring and supporting your young children at daycare or teaching them in school, they all deserve a special thankyou this year. Im giving a shout out to my kids daycare Clontarf world Of Learning where the staff create such a warm family environment and to Daphnes kindy teachers at C&K Kippa Ring where Daphne has absolutely blo...omed in confidence and independence. I wanted to bake something special but without a kitchen I had to think outside my box

20.01.2022 And the most creative design of the PYO cookie goes to Jasmine Courtney! Nobody said you have to be a kid to be able to join in the fun!

19.01.2022 Over the last week Ive been receiving lots of photos of kids in Victoria having fun with the Paint Your Own Cookie packs. Each and every photo I get gives me such a warm feeling and I just love seeing their smiles and enthusiasm during what is a pretty hard time for many families. So to those of you who ordered for yourself or friends, thank you for sharing the love and bringing these beautiful smiles to some gorgeous little kids faces Heres a pic of one of my long time school friends kids getting creative

19.01.2022 Please note that without your deposit paid, your cake order is not confirmed and your date is open to anyone else who may order and pay their deposit for that date. Although I do my best, unfortunately as a one woman show I am unable to continue to follow up on quotes and requests constantly. I am getting busier as the days go on so please, if you have received a quote and want to proceed then let me know so I can invoice you and you can make your deposit ASAP! #depositequalsbooked #onewomanshow #gettingbusy #getyourordersin #redcliffecakedecorator #friendlyreminder

17.01.2022 Fruit cakes are in! I will have a few of the mini cakes available to purchase so watch this space if you'd love to have a try of my homemade fruit cake. The fruit is soaked for 2-3 days and baked long and slow for a mouth watering cake full of flavour and moisture. More details will be available in the next few days

17.01.2022 Tuesday Tip If you love to cook or bake and want to make it more than just your hobby then I suggest contacting your local council for further information. This is where you will find out about all of the rules and regulations that are required to gain a kitchen license in order to be able to sell to the public. At first it does feel a bit daunting but its the best place to go to get the correct facts and to ensure you are following the correct health and safety procedures. Thanks to Moreton Bay Regional Council for waiving the annual few for 2021 due to Covid-19 and its effects on small businesses. This means as soon as my renovation is complete I can start selling to the public again. Happy days

17.01.2022 Tuesday Tip Never stop learning! I have been baking ever since I can remember. I started out just baking packet mix cakes then went on to study Patisserie at Tafe followed by working as a pastry chef for approximately 6 years and then as a cake decorator for the past 6 years or so and Im STILL learning... Ive always made chocolate ganache using chocolate and cream until recently I came across an issue with my local council not allowing my home based business to use fresh cream. I did some research and asked around to find a way to get past this hurdle and thankfully learnt that ganache can be made just as easily using chocolate and water. Who would have known? Lots of people apparently

16.01.2022 I'm keeping my orders to a minimum to ensure I can deliver the best possible standard for each of you who have already ordered. Keep an eye on my page though as I may have some one off products to order as I bake my way through December.

16.01.2022 Lockdown 3.0 party aka Happy 21st Tommy! My brother turned 21 last year and missed out on a party due to covid. We decided to throw him a little party when he visited this year but again, covid had other plans We did however still manage some delicious food, drinks and of course cupcakes made by the one and only me and Daphne ... She helped weigh out the ingredients, mix, line the tin with papers and then piped with buttercream and topped with sprinkles A last minute hard lockdown isn't ideal and it is ok to feel frustrated, sad or disappointed for whatever the lockdown means to you. I do hope though that you can try and find some joy in something small this weekend Edit: if you haven't been to @raw&peace in Margate yet, I highly recommend you do! Great service, quality and divine products

15.01.2022 When you need a non-judgmental listening ear, call on a cupcake

15.01.2022 Last but not least... This was the last set of cookies that came out of my kitchen last week. The brief was Paris or anything pretty. Unfortunately time wasnt on my side for Paris so I went with pretty. Fortunately they turned out to be just that. The photo doesnt really do them justice. They were embossed with a lace print and Rose flowers, painted in a water colour finish and the edges has a thin rim of gold paint to finish them off.

14.01.2022 I'm so excited to be apart of this great giveaway organised by Melanie Jane Weddings and Events There are so many wonderful prizes up for grabs including a $250 gift voucher towards a wedding cake or cookies from yours truly Support these small businesses by liking their pages and to be in the draw for some amazing prizes!

14.01.2022 Tuesday Tip Decorator vs. Designer You may have noticed that I describe myself as a cake designer and decorator. You may have also wondered what the difference is? ... Well to me a cake decorator is anyone who has the skills to decorate a cake using various mediums such as buttercream, ganache or fondant. A cake designer is someone who designs the cake before even starting to decorate the cake. They are the ones who create the vision by pulling inspiration from different sources. What does this have to do with me you may be thinking? When you come to me with a cake request, I will ask you if you have any ideas of what you want. Do you have a particular style of cake you want or do you have images to show. I will then take those ideas and pictures to create something to suit your brief whilst incorporating my own creative style. This is where my creative heart feels full and content Below are a couple of cakes I've designed by incorporating customers ideas and my own skill set and style.

13.01.2022 Unfortunate cancellation I have a x4 PYO Cookie pack available. $18 (Normally $24)... Pick up only, Clontarf QLD Cash or EFTPOS payments accepted.

12.01.2022 Sugarcane juice, have you tried it?! My sister introduced me to it just over a year ago and I was smitten from the very first sip I first tried it on the Sunshine Coast and last weekend I finally found a guy selling it at the Caboolture Country Markets so I just had to get one. ... If theres one thing you do for yourself in this life, make it your mission to try one of these

11.01.2022 Anyone else's workspace get a bit like this sometimes? When I'm head down, bum up in making fondant decorations I often find mine looking like this. Every so often I have to step back, take control of the situation and tidy it up to start fresh again #headdownbumup #fondantdecosinthemaking #cakedecoratorsworkspace #cleanupyourmess #inthemoment #lovemyjob #toolsfordays #redcliffecakedecorator #fondantcakes #inthezone

11.01.2022 Living in a caravan without an oven makes it pretty hard to bake But... I can still grow my own tomatoes to have on toast Now I just need to get an avocado tree and bake my own bread

10.01.2022 Little Princess Farano The photos dont do this set of baby shower cookies justice but how beautiful are they still? A customer in Melbourne commented on a post staying how she wished I was in Melbourne as she has been loving my work. Little did she kown that Ive been posting many cookies down that way recently and was over the moon when I told her this. ... Lil Princess Faranos mummy is celebrating her baby shower in Iso but at least she will have gorgeous and yummy cookies to enjoy on her special day.

10.01.2022 Who else is sitting on the edge of their seat awaiting my kitchen reveal?

09.01.2022 Back when I was first really getting into cookie decorating. Ive learnt a bit along the way but they were still beautiful and for an even more beautiful friend who had just given birth to her baby girl

09.01.2022 Cool vs. warm colours These two baby shower cakes are exactly the same design using two different colour tones. The first cake was made for a baby boy baby shower and the second was for a gender neutral baby shower. I love how versatile this design is and can even see it being done in baby girl colours. ... Which one is your favourite?

09.01.2022 Can you spot the difference that 5 years in cake decorating makes? Back when I made this cake the standard tier height was 4". This has grown significantly and now is considered to be low, the standard is more 6" but most popular is a 7-8" or a double barrel. When speaking with your cake decorator to design your cake, be sure to confirm the height as well as circumference of your cake so youre not disappointed and that you get the right amount of cake that you need. ... Here at Cake Couture by Kirsten, an in person design consultation is the best way to discuss all of your cake needs to ensure you get the perfect cake for your occasion. My job is to inform you of your choices, whether that be a short, standard or tall cake, its completely up to you!

09.01.2022 Throw back Thursday to this little number I made for a Denim and Daisy themed 60th birthday party.

08.01.2022 Superheroes to the rescue! I was asked to make these cake toppers for this superhero loving kids birthday cake. How cool does it look? Well done to the mum on her awesome cake. We made a great team by the looks of it. ... If youre looking for something a bit special to top your cake with, contact me and we can discuss your options.

07.01.2022 I promised a few pics of this beautiful resort were staying at and here they are. We woke super early (thanks Beau ) so went for breaky at an absolutely amazing gluten free and vegan cafe right next door called Marie Anitas Gluten Free Cafe & Bakery. I couldnt believe the variety in the menu and that I could choose pretty much anything from it! We then strolled across to the beach where we jumped in the waves and burnt off some energy before heading back for a swim ...in the many pools and a play at the Splash Zone. This afternoon after a little nanna nap we will head for another swim, bite to eat at the cafe or maybe have a bbq. It really is perfect for a family getaway!

05.01.2022 Today I attended my first MIB. international Networking event North Lakes Hotel where the focus was on how to successfully use Instagram. I had my little man with me so I didnt quite get to learn as much as I could but I did meet some other mums in business and this particular one stood out to me so I thought Id share. Tactical Stubby Coolers are a small business that makes these defence style stubby holders. How cute are they? They also donate $5 from every stubby cooler ...to Legacy Australia who support veterans and their families struggling with mental illness. What an awesome idea! This is a cause very close to my heart so I wanted to share to help raise awareness. For you Kye and your little family

04.01.2022 Throwback Thursday to way back before I opened my business and I made these cute little Blackhawk Helicopter cake balls for my hubby to take to work to share. When we met he was serving in The Australian Army and we were posted to Townsville for 6 years. My husband and his work colleagues got to taste all of my "scraps" when I was still in the process of building my cake flavour list in preparation for opening a business.

04.01.2022 Now this is a cake I think I could make pretty easily after all of the cookie packs I sent out a couple of weeks ago *Not my cake.

03.01.2022 Its a proud mummy moment when your 4yr old daughter asks if she can watch cooking shows when we get home She also went through her clothes and bagged up what she doesnt want to take to the kids clothing exchange. Im creating a real mini me

03.01.2022 Better late than never.. Happy Fathers Day to all of the dads out there I missed out on baking anything special this year but Ill just have to make up for it next year

03.01.2022 SOLD OUT! Thanks to everyone who has put through an order. I'm going to be one very busy cookie elf this year For those of you who missed out, don't worry as I'm sure they will be back as a school holiday or Easter activity.

03.01.2022 Kitchen reveal on hold We are down to the last leg of our kitchen renovation which was supposed to be finished yesterday but due to some issues out of my hands weve been set back a week. Monday I felt very frustrated as I was hoping to be able to get back in by today, start cleaning and organizing all of our stuff back into the cupboards. ... But in the big scheme of things and whats happening around the world right now, I still consider myself lucky to be able to wait it out and get back up and running in due time. For those of you still following and waiting with me, thank you. I can assure you Ill be back and baking again ASAP!

03.01.2022 I'll be back in the kitchen as of next Monday 11th Jan so if you're in need of a cake send me a message

02.01.2022 Throwback Thursday to this delicious mound of lamington piled high on a choc mudcake I had just started playing around with swiss meringue buttercream and instantly fell in love with the texture, the flavour and how beautiful and smooth is it to work with. Its a good thing I cant eat it

01.01.2022 Tyler & Bens engagement. First of all congratulations to the happy couple on celebrating their engagement party yesterday. I hope the rain held off for long enough This cake was a modified version of one I did about 5 years ago in Townsville. I get so excited and honoured when someone comes to me and asks me to make one of my cake designs It's such a great feeling when someone notices your work and appreciates it enough to want it as their own. This cake was a smaller ...scale so I made a few changes to the design so as to not make it feel too bottom heavy. The colour is a bit darker also as I was unable to source the same colour lustres as I used back then but I think the deeper rust colour works well for an Autumn cake. What do you think, did I "nailed it" my own cake? Thanks to @redraku for trusting me with the cake design. I hope you all had a great evening @xoxodesign_au The quality of the topper was beautiful and I especially loved that you packaged it so well for transport. #nailingyourowncake #cakereplica #engagementcake #tylerandbensengagement #congratulations #floralweddingcakes #autumnweddingcakes #mydreamcakes #redcliffeweddings #redcliffeparties #redcliffecakedesigner #inmyelement #northbrisbanecakedecorator

01.01.2022 How good is it looking back over last creations? I always have a bit of a chuckle at my skill level but if I didnt have these to look at then I wouldnt be reminded of how far Ive come. Cake decorating is a skill that keeps evolving so you never do stop learning and know it all. Thats what I love about it. https://m.facebook.com/story.php... Below is a link to some of my work from 8 years ago before I started selling to the public. They were just gifts to my guinea pig friends to practice my skills

01.01.2022 I just wanted to give a shout out to this cute little coffee shop I've found around the corner from my house and daughter's school (dangerous, I know!) @mergecafeau is on the corner of beautiful tree lined streets Laura and Cathie St in Clontarf, QLD. I've had a couple of coffees there now and each time it has been superb which is such a positive when you're drinking a dair free milk. They also have a beautiful range of gifts, one being from @lovecomfypjs which look perfect ...for days like today! Anyway I have no ties to this cafe other than it's close to home and they make awesome coffee! Oh and they're pet friendly so you can take your doggy with you! Do you have a favourite coffee shop and if so, where is it so I can check it out #goodcoffee #supportsmallbusiness #tooclosetohome #toocloseforcomfort #clontarfcoffeeshop #shoutout #givingcreditwherecreditsdue #mergecafe #giftwares #redcliffepeninsula