Category Archives: Tutorial

Cake decoration tutorials

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

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

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

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

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

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

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

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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Fruit tuille using Isomalt

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

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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Chinese orchid Tutorial

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Here are a few step by step videos on how to make a Chinese Orchid using the Italian Martellato system. This system making flowers is much faster than more traditional methods saving plenty of time waiting around for the individual … Continue reading →

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Smaug Cake

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

The Return Of The Rings – 16-20 August, Loughborough University. I was so chuffed to bits when I spoke to Shaun from The Tolken Scociety about doing a cake for their 35 anniversay.  For those not formiliar The Tolken Scociety … Continue reading →

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Book on the London SOSA Demonstration now – 20/06/2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Hosted by  The Home Chocolate Factory - UK Sosa Importers Date:- Wednesday 20th June. Time:- To be confirmed (but will be afternoon approx 2.30 – 5.30pm). Venue:- Westminster College, 76 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PD Please Join Sosa UK Chef Consultant Michelle Gillott. As … Continue reading →

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SOSA Elastic – Substitute animal gelatin

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Properties: very elastic gelling agent that resists freezing. (SOSA Elastic is probably the most elastic soft gelatin on the market). Consists of: a carrageen (type of seaweed) and gum (locust bean) and maltodrextrina, among others. These two elements together allow us to obtain a gel completely transparent and elastic. Dosage: 25-50g/kg Use: It is important that you mix at roomtemperature and then … Continue reading →

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Cheese & Tomato Mousse

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

200g Fresh Mozzarella 200g Milk 40g SOSA Powdered Cheddar Cheese type /SOSA Powdered Mozzarella cheese type 35g SOSA freeze dried Tomato Powder 6 L Gelatine Salt & pepper 600g whipped cream Dissolve the Gelatin in a little of the milk. … Continue reading →

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