by Laure Moyle | Apr 15, 2019 | Bakeries and chocolateries to visit, classes, West Sussex
[Guest post by Sammy Talman] On international happiness day it seemed fitting to spend my evening listening, eating and talking about chocolate. Dawn Shrives from Salon du Chocolat came to visit Thakeham for a community evening. An evening with chocolate expert Dawn...
by Laure Moyle | Oct 9, 2018 | baking, Free from, recipes
Vegan chocolate cake with a secret French twist A short while ago, I got asked to make my first vegan wedding cake. I very quicky replied “No, sorry, that’s not my forte”. But then spent a whole month testing vegan recipes, including chocolate vegan...
by Laure Moyle | Jun 27, 2018 | Random thoughts
How about a 365 days challenge about everyday happiness… If you caught my Instagram story today (apologies if you are reading this in the future), you might have already heard me rambling on my latest idea…..Going public with Three Best Things for happy...
by Laure Moyle | May 30, 2018 | Techniques
Tried and tested techniques to make your own chocolate moulds at home How would you like to be a chocolate magician? Judging from the interest these life size chocolate light sabers got when I shared a sneak peek of them, I think quite a few of you would. May the...
by Laure Moyle | May 9, 2018 | baking, Birthdays and celebrations
When I was little, we used to love a dessert called Poire Belle Helene. Scoops of vanilly ice cream piled up high in a tall glass, light as cloud chantilly cream, decadent chocolate sauce, soft juicy pears and crunchy almonds. I do love chocolate cakes in case you...
by Laure Moyle | May 4, 2018 | Weddings
Single tier wedding cakes: practical ideas, Pretty wonderful designs When you’re planning your wedding, every aspect of it can take so many options, it’s no wonder that organising your wedding can take so much of your time (and why couples turn to wedding...
by Laure Moyle | Apr 17, 2018 | recipes
I love a cup (or 3) of coffee a day. I also love nuts, whether almonds, hazelnuts, macademia or walnuts in cakes and desserts. These little chocolate treats will be the perfect companion to your cup of coffee too (or tea I suppose). Or if you are wondering what...
by Laure Moyle | Mar 22, 2018 | Weddings
Are you planning your wedding and looking for wedding cake ideas? Today I’m going to share 5 key points you really want to know about before picking a popular type of wedding cake style: A cake decorated with fresh flowers. Whether you’re thinking of...
by Laure Moyle | Jan 5, 2018 | classes
Believe that you can, and you’re half way there. When you’ve decided to book a course for beginners or more advanced cake decorating or baking classes that specialises in sugarpaste, chocolate, buttercream or tiered cakes, you want to make the most...
by Laure Moyle | Jan 3, 2018 | Weddings
Whether you’re just starting thinking about creating your own unique wedding cake or are already at the stage of selecting wedding cake makers for the all important cake tasting, this quick and easy guide will hopefully help you picking the best cake flavours...