Author Archives: chocolateshells

About chocolateshells

Make Bespoke Cakes & Chocolates. Chef Consultant for Home Chocolate Factory UK SOSA importer. Pastry Chef for the last 17years, previous job 8 1/2years as Pastry Chef & Senior Sous at Midsummer House Cambridge. Now Proud Mummy of Baby Ray. Always Happy to Help!

SOSA Demonstration – Delifresh @ Harthill Cookery school 20th May 2013

Delifresh one of our SOSA Distributers based in Bradford & Newcastle hosted yet another corking SOSA demonstrations at Harthill Cookery school in Cheshire led by myself yesterday. Delifresh are passionate about fresh produce, dairy, cheese & charcuterie they deliver into kitchens throughout … Continue reading

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International cake show – 2013 London

The International cake show – London  Ran from April 12th to 14th 2013, Excel, London. This year Marry Berry, Paul Hollywood & John Whaite were guests throughout the weekend! A lot of people walking around star struck… With lots of workshops taking place … Continue reading

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Cake decoration tutorials

Here are a selection of Easy to follow tutorials to inspire you with your cake decorating. Lots of more tutorials, recipe & stencils can be found under Recipes & home baking at the top of the page under cake décor … Continue reading

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Run up to International cake show – London 2013

Well there isn’t long to go now to the International cake show – London  from the 12th to 14th April, Excel, London. This year Marry Berry, Paul Hollywood & John Whaite are guests throughout the weekend! Lots of workshops taking place … Continue reading

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Filming Live at Ideal Shopping world – All about chocolate & Easter

Are you looking for ideas for Easter? Or just bought some silicone mats or easy to use chocolate moulds after watching my live TV presentation on Craft & Create (18th March 4pm-5pm). Scroll down for Recipes, How to temper chocolate, … Continue reading

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International cake show – Manchester

The ICS is a must for anyone who loves making cakes weather your a beginner or pro. A 3 day event full of cakes, demos, hands on classes, equipment inspiration & ideas! This time ICS was held at event city … Continue reading

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My second trip to SOSA in Spain – 2013

A quick two day trip over to Barcelona to see the new Factory & New products – not yet available here in the UK. There wasn’t much left of the old factory after the fire…. The new premises is so … Continue reading

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Filming Live at The Ideal home shopping – introduction to chocolate making

Well I had an Excitting day yesterday, I was Live on TV as a guest on the Ideal Home Shopping – Creaft & Create Channel 10am until 11am. presenting three new chocolate making kits from the Home Chocolate Factory. Features - … Continue reading

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Lego Cake

I have always loved Lego and I am currently getting to relive my youth playing with my boy Ray. But I have to say Lego has come a long way since my days as a child with all the themes… … Continue reading

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Fruit tuille using Isomalt

I have recently had a few people asking about fruit tuilles or fruit glass as some people like to call it. A lovely easy way to add an extra texture & dimension to a dish sweet or savoury. Basic recipe … Continue reading

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