Technical Fault :(

Had a little bit of a glitch with the email...so I am terribly sorry if you've been trying to send in your inspirations and designs. This, thankfully, has been corrected! So I can now unveil our email as;

redvelvetbaking@gmail.com

No excuses not to email your scrumptious pictures and ideas now!!!!!

Keep calm and carry on...

Love,

Red Velvet xo

Ice-tastic :)

Morning my fellow foodies :)

Yesterday, I finally completed my piping tip mission! After weeks of research and searching, I have managed to find a set I am happy with and very excited to use. I was desperate to buy them in time for this weekends baking fun, and I cannot wait to share my ice-tastic results with you guys. Do you have a specific set of piping tips that you cannot part with, if so, share with me your pictures and results via redvelvetbaking.gmail.com :)

In addition, don't forget to share your baking treats for this busy weekend. St Patricks and Mothers day sweet treats...email pictures for features :)

Keep Calm and get creative,

Love baking,

Love Red Velvet xo

Sunday Morning Blues...

So I woke up this morning with a terrible sore throat :( and I'm now trying a concoction of different remedies to help get rid, fast! I've started with honey and lemon tea and thinking of steaming and everything! Do you have any good tips?

Apart from feeling a little under the weather, however, the sun is shining this sunday morn and that, I must say, makes a lovely change for English weather!! Anyone got anything exciting and sunshine filled planned today? :)

When I came back to Uni yesterday, I was welcomed by an array of ransom notes in my room - NEVER leave your door unlocked! One main one being the ransom note for a teddy. This requires a supply of delicious cakes for his return. I didn't half laugh! But, due to demand I am thinking of cooking up something scrummy as a treat :). Any suggestions on flavours, to treat these naughty madams?

As for more serious baking, my plans for the upcoming season are blossoming and if you're lucky I may share a sneaky peak this week into the Red Velvet kitchen :). Keep posted foodies and please share your ideas, inspirations and thoughts!!

Keep calm and dare try a Spring sunshine picnic?

Love&CakeWishes

Red Velvet <3

Late Night Inspiration :)

Last night, me and the girls decided to go to the pub. It surely progressed into a crazy and rather eventful night out - it felt like I was on a soap or something!!

Firstly, as we were going into the local pub, a woman and it seemed ex boyfriend were fighting - but she was screaming for help and it was all rather Eastendery! Whilst in the pub a lot of older men were making passes at my beautiful friends and it was all getting rather intense. At half 10 we made a rash decision to go out and after a little (or lot!) of alcohol I woke up with chocolate all over my duvet and a hazy alcohol tainted glaze over my head!

However, whilst I was out, I took notice of all the advertising for St Patricks day, March 17th. Now what are you guys thinking of making? I spent a lot of my night thinking of flavour combinations and presentation ideas.

This is where you can get involved...let me know your ideas and favourite decorating techniques! Share the late night inspiration and we can create something beautifully inspiring. Send your pictures to redvelvetbaking.gmail.com and i'll be sure to post them :)

Social network baking :) <3 Get involved!!!

Keep calm and inspire the baking nation this march,

Kisses & Wishes,

Red Velvet xo

Keep Calm & Surprise Yourself This Spring

So it's been a little while since I last post and a lot is going on! The Enterprise competition is fully on its way and things are getting more stressful. I cannot stress to you how important the survey on the below post is - it will really help me get up on my feet! So please, if you have a spare 2 minutes, give it a bash and help shape the future of cake... <3

Currently, I am setting up tasting panels and focus groups - so if you're local to Sheffield, Leeds or Wakefield - get in touch and you could be involved in eating some yummy baked products! In addition, I am looking at marketing techniques. Obviously internet media is great, but how else would you like me to contact you? Offers, promotions and flyers? You tell me....

In terms of the season, we have a lot of celebrations coming up, don't we now :). And what better reason to get out the mixing bowl and bake up a delightful array of treats. In a few week we have St Patricks day and Mothers day...what will you be baking? Send me some pictures to share your ideas and i'll be sharing my take on the season too :)

Furthermore, in the not too distant future we have Easter!! I have some great ideas for easter egg baking in the kitchen, so keep posted for that too. No one can resist a bit of bunny baking and eggtastic cake!

Please feel free to contact me about baking for your birthday, wedding and any celebration, or even just for ideas and inspiration. You can contact me via Twitter, Facebook and my new email redvelvetbaking@gmail.com :)

Keep me posted on your baking antics foodies.

Keep calm and surprise yourself this spring,

Love and baking wishes,

Red Velvet xo

A Little Bit of Light Research :)

As I mentioned last time, I'm embarking on a business challenge, to set up my own baking business. But I need your help!!! In order for me to give you exactly what you want, I need a little more information about the baking produce you are desperate to get your hands on.

Firstly, I have created a questionnaire. It'll only take two minutes to complete, but would mean the world to me and make a great difference to my business. In addition, this gives you the chance to shape the way that my business will unfold. Take this opportunity whilst you can!!!!! You never know, I could be creating your wildest baking dreams in no time, so give it a shot... RedVelvetBakingMarketResearch

Thanks you beauties!!

Keep calm and bake, bake, bake!!

Love, as always,

Red Velvet xo

Start as you mean to go on...

Oh I am sorry for neglecting you guys! It has been a very busy week and I promise I will keep you foodies posted :).

To start with I've entered a entrepreneur challenge, in which I aim to set up my own little baking business, using their support and guidance to cover all the serious bases. I am so excited and now it's all official, it's really all foot down on the peddle from here!!! More cake coming your way guys!!

Also, I have secured some birthday cake orders and I desperate to start! And don't you worry, I haven't forgotten about you guys :) - I have a load of picture inspiration and a few recipe challenges coming your way, to keep you busy!!

As for Valentines day, it's nearly here! I know a few of you will be rather love drunk and others more against the period, but no matter what your situation - you deserve a bloody good cake now and again!!! Check out the pictures below and comment on which you would like the recipe of.... :) get voting!!

Keep calm and bake a cake,

Loves

RedVelvet xo