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Floral cakes are a classic that never go out of fashion. Usually, the floral effect is achieved by using masterful piping technique, or excellent hand-paint skills. But, there’s one trend that is really, might we say, blooming - and that is using edible flowers in desserts.

It is a great way to add an extra layer of flavour, texture, and most importantly, visual appeal to your sweet dishes. Here are some tips for using edible flowers in your desserts.

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Easter is just around the corner and if you haven’t yet had the chance to think about the sweet side of the Easter feast table, the following article will lend a helping hand with some inspirational ideas. 

So without further ado, get eggcited!

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If you are just starting out with making sugar cookies, or even been doing it for a long time you will know the heartache that comes when you pull the cookies out of the oven and their shape has spread too much making your cookie shape completely different to the cookie cutter used. 

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“Cake boxes don’t have to be boring” — Rachel, Co-Founder, OLBAA

Olbaa boxes came to alive end on 2019 and have been available in Australia market for nearly a year now. If you haven't tried them yet then you're seriously missing out!

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Valentine's day is upon us yet again! Whilst is feels like we have only just recovered from the crazy Christmas period, it’s time to get back in those kitchens and show our loved ones how special they are.

Nothing quite says LOVE like baked goods!

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Acrylic ganache lids, also known as acrylic cake guides, are starting to pop up everywhere and there’s a very good reason why.

They can give your cakes a wow factor and unique shape with minimal fuss and effort. 

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Christmas comes once a year, but every year it feels like it sneaks up on you. By the time you’ve even wrapped your head around the fact Christmas is only 3 months away, you’ve got 4 weeks left and need to plan your food festivities.

So, to help ease that looming feeling of what to do for Christmas, I have compiled a list to help you put that Christmas sparkle in your baking this year.

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By now you probably know that Sweet Sticks has brought out new range of Sweet Stencils and also amazing new Alcohol Free Activator.

What you may not know is that these to lines will work perfectly hand in hand and make your decorating so much easier and faster.

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If you haven't heard about Sucreglass Super cookie stamps and Super Shaver you are seriously missing out as these products are game changer.

Super Stamps and Super Shavers are brand new product in Australia market brought to you all the way from France. Remi from Sucreglass has invented these cool new kitchen gadgets to help all the cookie decorators to achieve the amazing multi coloured fondant look on their cookies.

The art of dessert decorating is a skill and technique that has been used for hundreds of years. Like every art discipline, the knowledge to understand the depths of the techniques and the tools you need to master the art of decorating is crucial to transform and take your vision to the next level.

Around most basic decorating techniques lies the art of working with fondant. Fondant is a fun and versatile medium that is wide spread and commonly used for covering and decorating cakes as well as sugar cookies.

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Sweet Sticks is Australian owned and manufactured food colour company, owned by fabulous Miranda who’s a professional cake pop maker.

Like so many of amazing businesses Sweet Sticks started when Miranda discovered a gap in the market and decided to do something about it. 8 months on and Edible Art Decorative Paint was born!

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