Perfect Gifts for a Baker or those with a Sweet Tooth
December is upon us and it is about this time that Christmas shopping begins. That is unless you are one of the organised people that have already begun their Christmas shopping, or even one of the smug few that have finished it already! You may be someone that leaves...Success at Cake International 2017
I’m still on a high after Cake International! The first weekend in November thousands of cake decorators and enthusiasts from all across the world descend upon Birmingham to attend the world’s largest cake show at the NEC. This year was no exception – there was a...Easy Cupcake Recipe for Kids for Autumn Half Term
It’s that time of year again and half term is nearly upon us. As a mum, I know how tricky it can be keeping children busy during the school holidays. What with clubs and camps, play dates and outings – it can be a whirlwind of activities, but I...Budgeting – Customising Basic Cakes
Weddings can be the most expensive undertaking of your life and with the average UK wedding now topping £27k it isn’t surprising that some people find the prospect of planning their big day daunting. Milestone birthdays look to be going the same way and people...Cupcakes 101
This week is National Cupcake Week so it was easy to choose the subject of our blog for this week – cupcakes obviously! I’ll be covering everything from the appeal of the cupcake, to a recipe and common problems and how to resolve them. Cupcakes...Kerry Herbert
Hi I’m Kerry Herbert. Welcome to my baking blog for busy mums where I combine my scientific and baking knowledge to help you learn how baking really works. So you can teach your kids how to bake with confidence!
