Sunday is Baking Day Part 2

You guessed it, this is a two part post! The baking didn’t stop with the cupcakes, I moved on to my first attempt at mini meringues, which along with cupcakes are a favourite of mine. I really enjoyed piping them out onto the baking try and then seeing them puff up with the heat of the oven, it’s really quite fascinating stuff. They are a little crumbly, but still tasty – now I need to think what to do with them? With no whipped cream, jam or anything good it’s a tough one, Nutella?

If only I wasn’t so blooming sick, i’d invite everyone round for tea, cakes and some crumbly vanilla meringues – perfect! Alas, as I sit coughing my insides up, wrapped in a blanket I think I’ll save everyone from the misery of my germs. I think it’s back to the newly downloaded Scrabble app on my iphone, it’s been keeping me entertained for hours this weekend. I hope everyone has a great week, any good meringue tips would be welcomed. x

Sunday is Baking Day Part 1

I don’t really like to leave the house a great deal on a Sunday, it really is my lazy indoors day. I don’t sleep in much so I have to seek rest from other things and I find staying for a day works wonders – plus I’ve been pretty ill for over a week now and I’m in need of some serious healing R&R.

Amidst all the relaxing and resting I do enjoy a good bake on a Sunday and I seem to be making it a regular slot. I’m getting a lot quicker at baking these days, whipping up some cakes to keep Miles content doesn’t seem to take up the whole day anymore. After the other weeks’ peach and mascarpone offerings I thought I’d try to perfect my piping skills on the basic (but favourite) vanilla cupcake.

I got inspiration from this month’s Sainsbury’s Magazine (I think I’m the only person under 35 who loves this magazine to pieces) which is filled with how to create the perfect cupcake tips. Note please check out my pink heart shaped doilies, I’ve waited s long to use them! They say ‘Love’ in the middle and I’m totally smitten with them.