The Cake Boss, Buddy Show in Johannesburg!

Aug3

The Cake Boss

I was chuffed to see Buddy Valastro of the Cake Boss on Friday at the Good Food and Wine Show in Johannesburg. Not only was it fun to meet his fans in the queue getting into the show but it was great to see his fun and friendly personality in action. A delightful moment was when a young fan dashed onto the stage as Buddy started his demo and Buddy gave him an impromptu hug which of course melted the hearts of his audience! Buddy created a Father’s Day Grill Cake complete with vienna sausage, cheese burger and T-bone steak and then another Bright Flowers cake pretty enough to delight any girl! Thanks for visiting Sunny South Africa Buddy and hope you had fun here!

The Cake Boss

Buddy Valastro of the Cake Boss in action!

Wedding Thank You Cupcakes

Jul29

Wedding Thank You Cupcakes

Wedding Thank You Cupcakes

Wedding Thank You Cupcakes

 

This order for these Wedding Thank You Cupcakes was another one of many orders from clients who place an order not just for cupcakes but for cupcakes made with the recipient of the cupcakes in mind. Michelle’s attention to detail in letting me know what needed to be on each cupcake was brilliant as I could create the cupcakes with a dash of individuality in order for Candy to say a huge thank you to her bridesmaids and other ladies who were involved in making her wedding day so special.

This is just the perfect thank you that any baker could receive:

” Hi Lisa

Just wanted to drop you a short note to thank you so much for the beautiful cupcakes which you made for Candy’s bridal ‘Thank You’ tea. Each one was more beautiful than its predecessor…the bridesmaids and other special ‘worker bee’ ladies absolutely loved their personalised cupcake…very few were eaten…they wanted to take them home and frame them they were so exquisite! I on the other hand ate two, thoroughly enjoyed them and kept the intricately moulded flowers and bridesmaids dress as a memory!!! Not sure if the sugar paste decorations will even survive the week as every time I look at them I am tempted to take a nibble!

Kindest regards

Michelle Panos “

Wedding Thank You Cupcakes

Wishing you happiness Candy in your married life and I am sure there will be loads of fun and joy with such a caring and loving group of women around you from mom who took such care with this order to granny who fetched them so carefully for you and of course all the recipients of your tasty thank you treats!

Blue & Coral Ruffle Flower Cake

Jul29

Ruffle Flower Cake Brian not only surprised Helen with the Artist themed cupcakes on her 60th birthday but again the following weekend with another sweet delight in the form of this Blue & Coral Ruffled Flower Cake he ordered from me. I used the Wiltons Delphinium Blue and Rolkems Tiger Lily Food Colouring for the flowers and ruffled 4 layers of flowers before adding pearls to their centres.  I used a lighter shade of these 2 colours to complete the ruffles for the cake and then nestled a few pearls here and there in the ruffle layers. Thanks Brian for giving me inspiration from Helen for the colours and for trusting me with your orders for Helen’s birthday and I was pleased to hear about the reactions to both the cupcakes and the cake!Ruffled Flower CakeRuffled Flower Cake

Cupcakes for an Artist

Jul28

Artist Themed Cupcakes

I donned my artist’s beret to come up with these cupcake decorations for the Artist themed cupcakes that Brian ordered for his wife Helen’s 60th Birthday. I chose pastel colours and made silver paint tubes with pastel labels and paint brushes and palettes with splotches of colourful sugar pastel ‘paint’. The miniature canvases I painted with a simple flower landscape, adding the 3-D flowers with their pretty centres for effect. It was a compliment that Helen, a talented artist, loved her Artist themed cupcakes. I look forward to seeing your work Helen and I am delighted that my sugar miniatures coloured your special day in a small sweet way!

Artist Themed Cupcakes

Vicci Fairy Class with Grace Stevens

Jul21

Vicci Fairy Figurine

November really can’t come soon enough with the launch of Grace Stevens of Cupcakesbydesign second book! This Vicci Fairy class she taught in Johannesburg is one of the delightful figurines that will feature in her new book and it was such fun taking part in this class with Grace. Fashioned after Vicci of Victoria Bean Bakery, this sugar figurine had to have really long legs finished off in funky boots. Thanks Grace for another class of fun, laughter and really awesome sugar art! I made Vicci in light brown boots and a vibrant coral petal dress and gave her funky blonde hair to match her fun character! She may be a little too sexy for a fairy but all fairies have to take time off to party and how could she not feel just that much more special dressed in her petite sugar flower petals?

Vicci Fairy Figurine

 

 

Japanese Girl for Shayna’s Farewell!

Jul20

Japanese Girl Cake & Cherry Blossom Cupcakes

This farewell celebration was so beautiful and so special for my friend Michelle’s daughter who will give a gentle wave goodbye to her family as she sets off for Japan on Saturday. Shayna set her mind on applying to teach English in Japan and it was with much excitement that she was chosen from so many applicants to fulfill her dream. I have had the privilege to know Shayna for the past 12 years and have watched her grow into a delightful, chatty and very passionate young woman who has followed every dream of hers with incredible enthusiasm and  dedicated passion. This next chapter of her life will be as exciting and as intriguing as the Japanese characters I have seen her practising as she studies the Japanese language and culture.

I made this little Japanese Sugar Art figurine and was inspired by Shayna’s love of this new culture she is soon to become part of, from the gentle and graceful Japanese ladies to the delicate and fragrant Cherry Blossoms. I chose a vibrant purple for the kimono and then a soft pink and colourful red to complete the detail around her waist. These beautiful dresses are detailed in their design and in the way they are tied and I can’t wait for a lesson from Shayna on her return. I added cherry blossoms in different sizes to complete the design on the kimono and then added flowers to the plait to complement the gentle look of this figurine.

Japanese Girl Figurine

Michelle and Marco as always made everyone so welcome, not only by preparing a delicious meal but by creating the most exquisite Japanese theme for the decor. I was delighted that my little Japanese figurine on her cake standing in the centre of the Cherry Blossom Cupcakes felt quite at home in the gentle array of purples, pinks and reds of the umbrellas, fans, lanterns, flowers and table decor.  Kimonos off to Shayna’s remarkable parents and brother who although they will miss her madly are allowing her this amazing opportunity to travel to and explore this beautiful country. We are all going to miss you Shayna but I am excited now that we will be able to share your adventure via your blog. Wishing you an amazing and wonderful time!

Japanese Girl Figurine