Just as we think that we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, it turns out to be an oncoming train! Additional restrictions are back in place. No more than 6 people inside or outside for social gatherings. I don’t know about you, but I was just beginning to make plans. PlansContinue reading “Light in the Darkness”
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Which way now?
Just over 1 year ago, and after over 30 years of being desk bound in offices, I launched Monumental Cakes. I had no idea we were about to be thrown into a global pandemic or I may have thought twice! However, I was able to adapt and keep working throughout this difficult period and IContinue reading “Which way now?”
How do you cope with change?
I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Iulia Istrate from Skills for Mars – Transitions. A YouTube video platform in which Iulia has one-to-one chats with people from various different environments but with the one thing in common is that they have experienced great change in their personal and/or business life. In theseContinue reading “How do you cope with change?”
Step away from the scales!
When the lockdown started, I took up the Couch to £5K challenge and have just started week 5 (I admit, I repeated week 4) but I am actually loving it. My knees, however, do have a little moan now and again, but I just ignore them. I was so enthused with this new regime, thatContinue reading “Step away from the scales!”
Reach Out to Someone
So, how are we all doing? Silly question, I know! Some people manage better than others under times of stress and anxiety. We are fortunate in that we have a reasonably sized garden in which to escape to when all four walls feel like they’re closing in and I have certainly tried to make goodContinue reading “Reach Out to Someone”
Pandemic? It won’t happen to me!
Well, this time last year I certainly didn’t expect to be here. Even a few months ago my only worry about the future was whether we could afford to go on holiday or not in 2020 – now that problem seems moot. I do not want to belittle this current crisis in any way. ManyContinue reading “Pandemic? It won’t happen to me!”
Supermarket Cakes vs Bespoke Cakes
A common frustration in the caking world is when a potential customer questions your prices and comes back with something like “How much? I can buy a cake from the supermarket for £20!” Pricing is an ongoing battle for me and others in this line of business. However, we are a supportive lot and inContinue reading “Supermarket Cakes vs Bespoke Cakes”
What is the difference between Sugar Paste and Gum Paste and what can I use them for?
When I first started decorating cakes my daughter bought me Debbie Brown’s book “Hot Cakes” and then promptly chose which cake she wanted me to make for her 21st birthday. After a lot of blood, sweat and tears, I finally produced this cake for her (which she loved by the way). I couldn’t understand, however,Continue reading “What is the difference between Sugar Paste and Gum Paste and what can I use them for?”
Let’s do this!
If you’ve read my “About” page you will have seen that I was made redundant in July 2019. I have worked full-time pretty much since I left college back in 1981, apart from a short break to be at home with my growing family. Having been with my employer for over 13 years it wasContinue reading “Let’s do this!”