Bread week, I am actually quite terrified of this week! Out of my comfort zone! I watched this weeks show with friends while eating a Vanilla Pod Bakery triple chocolate brownie (warmed up of course and with cream). As my friends and I watched the show, we all agreed that Richard's creations were super,  Luis's didn't half look...

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On my website I have a nifty little wedding cake survey and the latest survey has looked at what brides favourite type of cakes are, what their budget is and what their favourite wedding cake flavour is. Check out this infographic for the latest low down on Wedding Cakes 2014. Do you agree with what my visitors answered? ...

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Biscuits! I love biscuits and I can safely say I think I like them even more than cakes to eat! (A shock I know!). But baking them, well I haven't had much practice and I am looking forward to it already.  So this week they started with savoury biscuits and Norman's were super, he is still my current...

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Cheltenham is getting into the baking spirit as as extra special Oxjam take over and hosts its own fabulous bake off  at Manor by the Lake this Saturday, 17th August in aid of raising funds for the worthy cause Oxjam.  The Vanilla Pod Bakery are very excited to be sponsoring the event along with Kitchen Garden Preserves and will be...

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I have known about chocolate ganache for a long time but I have only discovered it's awesomeness for wedding cakes this year.  Really popular in Australia as tried and tested method for decorating cakes, it is not only delicious but also creates the most perfect finish, making covering cakes with fondant/sugarpaste icing a dream.  Chocolate Ganache Covered Cakes...

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Today I made the first bake of my #GreatBritishBakeOff challenge. I started with the technical challenge, the Cherry and Almond cake.  Challenge One: Technical - Cherry and Almond Cake I found the recipe online after a quick google search, Mary Berry of course, and then set to work, weighing, mixing and baking. I have slightly change the recipe...

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So series 5 has started and what a show, Swiss Rolls, Cherry Cakes and Mini Cake Bakes! I think I already have a soft spot for Norman and his kitchen gadget inventions. And start baker, Nancy, well, those Jaffa Orange Cakes - what a dream (I really wanted to eat one!). Image from The Great British Bake Off Facebook...

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Image from http://theurbanchefs.co.uk The countdown to the Great British Bake Off is finally here and I am ridiculously excited!  2 More Days! I can't wait to see the fantastic bakes created, the tears and tantrums the wit from Mel and Sue and of course the ever fabulous Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood judge this fantastic competition. And this year...

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The Naked Cake, the Exposed Cake, the Victoria Sandwich Cake, the Mary Berry Cake (The Vanilla Pod Bakery calls it the Mary Berry Cake, classic like the fabulous baker), well whatever you call it, this wedding cake is one hot cake right now! Check out my 10# top reasons why. 1# It can be dressed with an abundance of...

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