My Jubilee week started with bunting. Lydia and I ( friend 12 doors down from me) crocheted bunting and it was brilliant. Has stood the test of sun, wind and rain. Mad - yes everyone thought we were but three balls of wool later we had over 40 feet of bunting.
Its my neighbours up the ladders not us you will be pleased to note. My bunting is the lot hanging in a gently curve, not the plastic going to the tree. Lydia's house was also adorned.
OK the recipe. I made a cake for Nunney Village Celebrations - my local WI were asked to contribute to the proceedings - so 240 cupcakes later and one presentation cake later ( the cupcakes were done by 12 wonderful ladies - not me).
The recipe I used for this large affair is from the wonderful Complete book of Cake Decorating edited by Bridget Jones - first published in 1989 and its been mine and a friend Sally's bible for wedding and birthdays cakes that never fail. The roll out icing on this was a nightmare. Bought ready coloured and it stretched like mad - will try a different brand next time. Also involved a lot of photocopying.
The lovely bride to be and I spent another happy day playing in the kitchen - both or us were very Jubileed out( okay probable not a word but I love it.) Having spent the weekend in London having a great time though at very separate functions. We were at the Turner exhibiton and Charlotte was dancing all night on the mail at the concert. Both of us agreed that London had never been friendlier or more fun. So before the progress on the cakes here is a couple of my London Shots with Mike, Tim and Edwige.
The day was set aside for to marzipan the cakes and working on the basic design ideas. This cake is going to be lovely - every wedding cake that you do is a reflection of the couple and I always feel very privilege to be involved in it and totally panic stricken - but we are getting there. No hints as yet but lets say it will be a one of.
