tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32356692942934330752024-03-19T02:00:04.109-07:00Comfort & Joy CakeryHayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-29679411656702247502010-08-02T02:55:00.000-07:002010-08-02T07:02:53.292-07:00New Young Pony Club<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNS02gcrz6bOR4VIdicdfZi9rmux5ypy6p8DKNkNoPY-wFLofuuZRj31CXxRimbHkawy2sjKDU3ymAlctinVzsV8MY0LYeiqu3Q9NT_VoEONUTx1IXjy1RYswEkgaygA4000_zAFfhF7P/s1600/pony+club!.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500749796208819202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNS02gcrz6bOR4VIdicdfZi9rmux5ypy6p8DKNkNoPY-wFLofuuZRj31CXxRimbHkawy2sjKDU3ymAlctinVzsV8MY0LYeiqu3Q9NT_VoEONUTx1IXjy1RYswEkgaygA4000_zAFfhF7P/s400/pony+club!.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div>I was asked to make some cupcakes for a client going away to Pony Camp last week! I provided cupcakes for the same client last year, so I thought I'd try and do something a bit different for her this time. </div><div></div><br /><div>These are the cupcakes for Pony Club 2010! Chocolate flavoured sponge cake drizzled with fresh vanila pod syrup, iced with vanilla <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">buttercream</span> swirls edged in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sugar</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sprinkles</span> and topped with a horseshoe and pastel pink glitter stars.</div><br /><div></div><div>Hope you all had a great time girls!</div>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-74731201963535965702010-08-02T01:58:00.000-07:002010-08-02T07:36:41.366-07:00Secret Garden<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PtO4ncydefoSC37NA6Hnt68d_wOa1LsfsGHScJtR15PPTUTINZhP8WToYdqQmao2YhyjGlG0otbBFHYIWaJgoBZLxFPHe9BI-5dGW4ziujhlWOnDqS3npjcFPfzB0XhshcdDUhnjDTRd/s1600/BRONA2.JPG"></a> <div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500742048148308498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8ZgIEXsPehPS0_VDK3zZqYEp70pB4i4zuu41C0aqSvkyapsa5fJsz9cR0TseMZJcqcJ1IROfvFhqZN7MQDZPlF8uAbB5ngkLkPfSoFNQQAqkQem5ot0ZXYu1DkZgrEMZq1ZJUlwqMjiO/s400/MALA3.JPG" /><br /><div>I have been crazy busy with birthday orders and parties this month! There are a lot of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cancerians</span> who are fond of a cupcake it seems... </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500741978928346610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuZm9yYkdLwHhe4mRqORqqBXpA12V51FcjAchYl-dREqTdaE1EcoE9L7Z_XcwmjqX9Rqhyon_Kc-gdKjibVxwhbmQDYcI08Ibhaf3wru9nJf0UQB6Ho6cD5OYy5YSzHtI1hbCKqJrtD4V/s400/MALA2.JPG" /><br /><div>Kicking the month off in absolutely epic style was Mala's amazing birthday party. I provided sweet treats for a glamorous afternoon tea, taken in the garden beneath jewelled Bedouin tents. We used a fantastic selection of china and accessories from the gorgeous range at Idyllic Days* to serve the tea and I styled the garden with brightly coloured feather butterflies, raffia garlands and Chinese Lanterns (all bought from the complayetel adictive <a href="http://www.coxandcox.co.uk/">Cox & Cox</a> website.) The finished result was completely magical but sadly I only had time to take a handful of quick pics before the guests arrived but I'll post more when I get them. </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500742185340218722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Uitt-tJ_wydb60AaqBaisFXnJK2Za39tkdNSUwOMGtqg1CFvTqFdvPmdT9zLCh4MFBqKWVgi9D8Itz9vt3-xZoFcamGLtDQ7qJSmZh66jl5S_57Vo0j_eDuEhY3pFnwq0hzHmsIKSeB8/s400/MALA4.JPG" /><br /><div>I also made a special cake for the birthday girl complete with gold candle! Happy birthday Mala, this was one of my favourite and most special projects to date. x</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>*Have a look at Kim from The Pink Pumpkin & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Idyllic</span> Days' blog here. It really is very very lovely!</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.vvlovely.blogspot.com/">Very Very Lovely, The Blog</a></div>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-84373336806939918252010-07-25T12:27:00.000-07:002010-07-26T03:31:14.162-07:00Sleighbells ring...sun is shining?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkp3IcEtSshKcOXjBZRcanK2ppqxVq673nVSuqtl1EdQ2EYjZgHpN6Khq4KIx7gPAMzfMR4Ss2ygfY6sfvXUNW-wRa2y0E25TL92JvQ_D9sdSwlbRur8juTcTUhYuHQwniydD1etAsEk9_/s1600/tea+cup.jpg"></a><br /><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497934779057612978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybz8E7E-hU_e1mtIsEhN4-KPbrAQXv_BP74kCVNY1PjYwbDu02W2ivxtwUFMTWh2Tvf9c6QODCwHjcd65gFBDPDlGvGCzJmGiepoLNZnH4MNObAz6Hvc201vZhNSsPsUOubXvheKlsp8W/s400/XMAS3.JPG" /><br /><div> <div><div><div>It has been a strange day at Comfort & Joy HQ today. I spent the morning baking and the afternoon shooting a new Christmas product with C&J's official photographer, Guy Moorhouse.<br /></div><div>For now all I can say is that we have all eaten far too many Christmas spice biscuits than we should have done...<br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497934365101405122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXH-cMcg8OznbHd9ovHkvCX2OQ85gDlsIPsqWWoQp6wusw5DQ9crBruS7lFPAM0SvntVoFZPpcn3FVAZtlKz8vuAmLxHyZT22sAHpfe9Bd4H04_bf4F4vNZ_ktcWijsT2yINnw9ajs41db/s400/XMAS4.JPG" /><br /><div>...and that Chief Taster Oscar gave his seal approval. Phew! More details soon!</div><div> </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498157709622021730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA_0r94bhYH-I2EeDFK1cCjpcVI5Ak3msLMmmh263w5XXZETbSLP58fYrGD_jSL2TSmRW8bJmhrh7hm6UjXh7HvMA1wE-4cB6EVGudZY6wqijbALhpnFP_xbVe9ba5rC9yeTqdhsGdY0-J/s400/tea+cup.jpg" /><br /><div align="left">Click here to link to more of Guy's amazing photography. He's a very clever chap. </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.futurefabric.co.uk/">http://www.futurefabric.co.uk/</a></div></div></div></div></div>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-69236771685719371212010-07-23T07:56:00.000-07:002010-07-23T09:25:09.825-07:00D.I.V.O.R.C.E<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0vS7ATvk83VE4vBXPuS8QtEdyLi-q2tKmk8h1rH0SXOEjAVFAcAAOYXd_mENfaXcYRS6YYPYOMXjvQkxt56H2NyD44tT7A5sMIVskVOoB4VM6y3udagIHVPWcNtJWI_ARE7nvHj4L7TW/s1600/contact+cover.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 345px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497138404701327330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0vS7ATvk83VE4vBXPuS8QtEdyLi-q2tKmk8h1rH0SXOEjAVFAcAAOYXd_mENfaXcYRS6YYPYOMXjvQkxt56H2NyD44tT7A5sMIVskVOoB4VM6y3udagIHVPWcNtJWI_ARE7nvHj4L7TW/s400/contact+cover.png" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lcNBxKbZHoWSHKi-Om9PSQhGUO1uzZao7z9VpLZWL3zNnR-wLHofZQFJYbkr1n65VDNi3Gazj5S6M_z1xtzch1VhcFo4MdeJuJcOZEzZjPBArflbbcJmJhchkHdiKLPJuEcbDZdqgSTI/s1600/Contact_ComfortJoy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 341px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497138318485676706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lcNBxKbZHoWSHKi-Om9PSQhGUO1uzZao7z9VpLZWL3zNnR-wLHofZQFJYbkr1n65VDNi3Gazj5S6M_z1xtzch1VhcFo4MdeJuJcOZEzZjPBArflbbcJmJhchkHdiKLPJuEcbDZdqgSTI/s400/Contact_ComfortJoy.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Dolly sang about it, people are throwing parties to celebrate it and now even <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Debenhams</span> have set up a Divorce Gift List! A few months ago I was asked to create some cupcakes to fit an article on divorce and it's impact on brands for the stunning magazine <em>Contact.</em> It's a title that has won multiple awards for it's design so I was really flattered to be asked to supply cupcakes for one of their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">photo shoots</span> . The tilt of the article was a positive one so I wanted to make the cakes look bright and punchy and a little bit tongue in cheek.</div><br /><div>The end result makes for a really nice graphic background for the article, and oddly a few people have said that these cupcakes are their favourite yet! I might call them the Billy Ray Cyrus cakes!<br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497138087824650114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3l6ncDlpPbRQyPq_7-KNa695AUG9lfpeNXnSI3c_aT-fNlTSejBiKvIMakj5SHhF2En5T-uJPEEEARs85Rhpl198NCPtnCFv75Q5U8v2cqd_gZm5r1edsnVWho8s3qguhs3nJhSeixmK/s200/achy+breaky.jpg" /><br /><div>Or...maybe not.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-45267292936091561502010-05-13T07:47:00.000-07:002010-07-07T06:51:41.759-07:00Tea Break<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470769529133681138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdT9Pi0K7a3z2nE8w5Ka0KPcpfPlk3HVXqlU1vNFfS9UIuvpz0YlhxsJUFxn8PdepdnhC6Y_I2SW-VLLDAyF3378jErlZICzXdHEK3aA9Ijs34E2G1w9c8NVGdMkINV68PMiFkEVN2fkys/s400/macs+baking.JPG" /><br />It has all been very quiet at Comfort & Joy HQ hasn't it?! A horribly extended bout of building work has meant I have been really limited in terms of kitchen time - and space. But everything is finally finished and actually, the hiatus proved quite useful for getting a few new recipes off the ground.<br /><br /><div>Macaroons are everywhere and I'm an absolute addict, so baking up a whole batch one lazy Sunday afternoon was a bit of a mistake...but a delicious one! About ten chewy, chocolate filled treats each later we were slumped in front of the Easties omnibus in the recovery position. But goodness, what a nice way to while away part of the weekend!</div><div></div><div></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470773987250258834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1yfQ6ROfM7LasZ4LpDqj2Yxs-xPToLW6FcBD3TwkkhvwfXORBUduFy6pp5UsijOi9zokqPVHjaNPK5fYIA9Jpe3okb1MXZKitHUFzDX2jKwV3NgadzRTvajy1ygCfaR6fznH4EvnkcLh-/s400/choc+orange+brownie.JPG" /><br /><p></p><p>I also tried out a new recipe for Chocolate Orange Brownie Bites on friends who came over for an impromptu afternoon tea. I often find brownies just that little bit too rich, but the zing of the orange is a divine contrast to the chocolate and the gooey middle tastes absolutely velvety. We ate many more than we should (all in the name of research you understand.) </p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470769245764515602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUCxzaGVFrOV_QS9eq2gOenXlGUPTAQp67A4UKisKx8Jim98JAHw3cq6tmb9P6xzPzSD5P7huucvgSNOOx7DDzA6eRLDfgMgjNz-GTz5UYbJQ7OFY092Rq6J2RadAADVgAn3xYGYqSRqGU/s400/mac+and+tea.JPG" /><br /><div>The macaroons and brownies will form part of our new range of sweet treats launching in the Autumn. And now, I'm off to renew that gym membership...</div>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-58259672712741456682010-02-22T02:02:00.000-08:002010-02-26T07:58:22.914-08:00Chandos House<div align="left"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineVN1XgAqMFP7sQ5fwKQzwZLyGpS8MdnUgyQJzo0LJYPLZisz6rCUVg7nIfSr5E8kPAGsz9K1JwhnBIwMLrxbSZDpHzoLRaJi2oRTAt250PrlNjbO0gLaDxFERWLHNo4oxh4tK3mFnizC/s1600-h/chandos_building.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441395156054725922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineVN1XgAqMFP7sQ5fwKQzwZLyGpS8MdnUgyQJzo0LJYPLZisz6rCUVg7nIfSr5E8kPAGsz9K1JwhnBIwMLrxbSZDpHzoLRaJi2oRTAt250PrlNjbO0gLaDxFERWLHNo4oxh4tK3mFnizC/s400/chandos_building.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div align="left">At the end of last year Comfort & Joy was added to the recommended supplier list at the stunning Central London venue,<span style="color:#ff6666;"> </span><a href="http://www.chandoshouse.co.uk/"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Chandos House</span></a>. Being inside this gorgeous Georgian townhouse is like being cocooned in a box of sugared almonds, it is just stunning. On Saturday I was invited to show off our cupcakes at their wedding open day.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">There was a huge amount of work to do as I was also asked to provide little cupcake gifts for the guest's goody bags, so there were hours spent handcrafting roses...and bows...and butterflies...and cupids...and yet more bows! But after a day's bake I was ready to go. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441395535738558338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZAvWfT27XhRRL0CwKm39rp60t3s-2nE4aXC5twTRHfZddl50iSQVlwga8YI4OpnTNxGwnDSEfjqCWlWwCWHh1oWfxWFqZG6zWfzcrHi5qsUoWsDZrQAzLkLZ94Y6eWJ5A1VEi441t3UC/s400/ready_for_ch.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="left">The cakes looked lovely set in the window of one of the reception rooms, overlooking the courtyard terrace. I borrowed some beautiful vintage tea cups and saucers from Kim at<span style="color:#ff6666;"> </span><a href="http://www.idyllicdays.com/index2.php"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Idyllic Days</span></a> (who have the most amazing collection of mismatched vintage china I have ever seen) and sat a couple of little cupcakes inside them, to make really pretty place settings.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442580173921084034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 258px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTccxW_hkS2jVX_p5cSdUXh-u-usuzBswP3pA5msqidPIZedB8ZE7rFZChg3zwn8K6F6X035jrv9oQanoU5_exe_lF1mQfF0I_8IcAP22icg_l3gKVu0MFCP5x3ffzf1HO67_1V0DsWtd/s400/chandos+cup+mark.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Image via </span><a href="http://www.markalesky.co.uk/Welcome.html"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">Mark Alesky</span></a></div><div align="left"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442579930975112050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIL2hIsk5qBTOTGid926a8yFG-9QxHyqycidgDyoApaPj5-_X356KYdcS8f800TDQptGCOksP2aN2idFBZqXjvcuD68VoXsStdInWML4fdg3tJPyHYABwJCBHkBSjBa42L9g_q6NbreFK4/s400/chandos16%5B1%5D+mark.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Image via <a href="http://www.markalesky.co.uk/Welcome.html"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Mark Alesky</span></a><br /></p><p></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441395118362768482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSYhTjQTRRDlw3p-Er_uG7r9KqKlZvy7H19llpzwkhkqqkONHmpzHQ_Yn-PDR2Jgi8M9gRen1PEdEp3QJg2sMNeSrDJDeLOckXw_dZd_G4GI50ZjJTtEtypqGP5DeEAix291iUD_4wuta/s400/candy_station.JPG" border="0" /><br />Kim set up an amazing candy station, an idea that I've seen on American wedding blogs but not over here...until now! Sugary favourites such as coconut ice and strawberry bon bons nestled into little vintage cut glass bowls and sugared almonds in organza bags tied with ribbons tempted all of the guests!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441395077349801106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xu4Ami2A2pElFJ3aNF60ukuBm5IxT2AvPD78OWUTzRaHIpSLOvzCp_V2D-JkoiNcQys0UoLxQBrTTo6Z7yRnu_gFfxtZFoACg2izF33IlPdbjB7N7cyu8Y1Pu7B2jE5mBabVwIxRl0vo/s400/candy_station2.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441395206780772546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0imsuZMqPNwiH0NVuCfjA8RmdBYMWK60tPFIV0Yv8k8GBFxHrDEV9k-DPIpjp4LfkHcTnURE2JRy93SNXiyrWAw9MBItlTIl43vhZr3AuAa_Ar9Wqx-GMVux-7rBOPwRdmBCpljC7ggfL/s400/please_take_one.JPG" border="0" /><br />It was great to be involved with such a great day, and it's got me completely in the mood for the start of wedding season! </p>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-58873174580884730812010-02-11T09:17:00.001-08:002010-02-12T05:24:30.155-08:00Birthday Girl<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437037618932141442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdE5prBofOAfaWtvSAjinxHSitPtYd7y5vHE7_1h5407MhWP_-hESAjCjCgCTSTo6Nt1PjBhj5r2Hwt1sbijtQw5g0Hr2nLNkdD5zmbvRBTduKbrC8T50e02WCkZU6uO96BvArUPWdykxQ/s400/happy+birthday+lucy.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />I started the day with a special birthday delivery this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">morning</span>. There were two mixed boxes of vanilla cupcakes topped with fondant and handwritten message or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">buttercream</span></span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">chocolate</span> cupcakes iced with a really wicked <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">chocolate</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">buttercream</span></span> frosting.<br /><br /><p>Happy birthday Lucy!</p>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-20238840417944538242010-02-09T03:24:00.000-08:002010-02-12T05:26:44.622-08:00Hearts for Haiti<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvx4jiwC7ce0TdZ0qmgMJS8jui0dvEwDETEqwND_OFsV8Se_6bAj9LeaGKo2dnGtD7q7FPj9oTE3Q6HCyp1nQ2zbLpZff0Tyo3cjn9SJga-kt1eKx0hj-jVPuwHYfvGy5IN38jaBDbP9l/s1600-h/hearts_for_haiti_2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437347730144491010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvx4jiwC7ce0TdZ0qmgMJS8jui0dvEwDETEqwND_OFsV8Se_6bAj9LeaGKo2dnGtD7q7FPj9oTE3Q6HCyp1nQ2zbLpZff0Tyo3cjn9SJga-kt1eKx0hj-jVPuwHYfvGy5IN38jaBDbP9l/s400/hearts_for_haiti_2.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div>Last week I was asked to donate some cakes to a bake sale in aid of Haiti. It's a really busy week here, but of course I wanted to help.<br /></div><br /><div>As well as cupcakes decorated with glittery hearts - it's almost Valentine's Day after all - I needed another really quick recipe, so I made up a batch of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gooeyiest</span>, most decadent double <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">chocolate</span> pecan brownies. YUM! </div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I had <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">intended</span> to make a biscuit bar which is almost obscene in it's lusciousness. (Really. It has been christened by friends as 'The DD'.) Unfortunately I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">completely</span> ran out of time, but I have a shocking weakness for it and now it's in my mind I'll be knocking up a batch at the weekend.</div><br /><div>Here's the recipe if you fancy making it...it's super easy, and really nice with a cup of coffee and a little sit down. </div><br /><div>'DD' Bar<br /></div><div>200g digestive biscuits</div><div>100g butter</div><div>3 tbsp golden syrup</div><div>2 tbsp cocoa powder</div><div>50g raisins</div><div>100g dark or milk chocolate </div><br /><div>Butter an 18cm sandwich tin. Seal the biscuits in a strong polythene bag and bash into uneven crumbs with a rolling pin. </div><br /><div></div><div>Melt the butter and syrup in a pan. Stir in the cocoa and raisins. Spoon in to the tine and press down firmly. </div><div></div><br /><div>Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (or microwave cautiously - it's very easy to ruin the chocolate in a micro). Spread over the biscuit base and chill for about half an hour.</div></div></div>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-25912908328275421532010-02-08T06:16:00.000-08:002010-02-26T02:56:27.600-08:00Vintage Gift Box<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjasfNokFR_wC4vi3o4_oUt9YgjUEHoaEsuJIOg_X9DOzC2Dn6Uc8TiwCFj_JZpNrl8PXbGWN_4GI4hYRHd14ddJlnol4sKorKl55aveZr6KhDf_0QK_GTAm9QaFNe3ERIo2L4Ir5nNk7/s1600-h/mothers+day.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436179460594557170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjasfNokFR_wC4vi3o4_oUt9YgjUEHoaEsuJIOg_X9DOzC2Dn6Uc8TiwCFj_JZpNrl8PXbGWN_4GI4hYRHd14ddJlnol4sKorKl55aveZr6KhDf_0QK_GTAm9QaFNe3ERIo2L4Ir5nNk7/s400/mothers+day.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div>It's Mother's Day in a couple of weeks people! Get organised now so you can avoid a frantic afternoon in John Lewis trying to buy up perfume gift sets and bath salts (Christmas shopping horror still looms in my mind, so I'm all for an easy life this time!) </div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>We are now taking orders for our Mother's Day gift boxes.</div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436179418245357650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6FIWMTZJy02_KLH7UXOjZEwW0Gb6GdEbpSWjMYrcCVVGG2liMWvU_n5OaHr1oBsvYPXpk88OAoNGC6nJOlExrNgKJc-bp1bX3ELk628nRmk6_jdjeiGYYYZzD9woQj8eGOqYofRBi_VX/s400/gift+box.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>I'll be sending my Mum a box of our extra special Vintage Cupcakes. The gift box is gorgeously sparkly, inspired by motifs from vintage china. The cakes feature sugar roses dusted with gold lustre, blossoms, butterflies and bows. They are super feminine and make a really special gift. A box of six cupcakes costs £18.* </div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>You can call us on 07876 700775 or email at <a href="mailto:comfortandjoy@live.co.uk"><span style="color:#ff6666;">comfortandjoy@live.co.uk</span></a> to place an order. Mother's Day gift deliveries will be made in London and Surrey on Saturday 13th March </div><div><br /></div><div><em><span style="font-size:78%;">*Excludes delivery. Minimum order, 6 cupcakes.</span></em></div></div></div></div></div>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-15808040154595762532010-02-03T07:26:00.000-08:002010-02-04T09:29:31.227-08:00Hot Off The Press!<span style="font-family:georgia;color:#336666;">Hooray! Comfort & Joy is featured in two wedding magazines this month.</span><br /><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQdLSwNtK0M4V9YNimOZpBh4fixAceIn1NSOioUpD6-fPV-wz3JXPjKtWiqNN5OXdHsRX2qVWbNOyuqRmv8hxKUwCAAOIfVuDT-pWlNbtcrwtQpqbOuQ2Yhg99J_zJL2huPVGv5_FSTei/s1600-h/Perfectwedding_cover.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434439958840020626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQdLSwNtK0M4V9YNimOZpBh4fixAceIn1NSOioUpD6-fPV-wz3JXPjKtWiqNN5OXdHsRX2qVWbNOyuqRmv8hxKUwCAAOIfVuDT-pWlNbtcrwtQpqbOuQ2Yhg99J_zJL2huPVGv5_FSTei/s400/Perfectwedding_cover.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434440065917243362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 277px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3c58BR0FgP-xkmEtDgFaoiR-5sPrWJ_-qlZMEImn7uFk3c789-wNoNGEghJryltpLrjB7dhFCBExybD6IyvY0d_kNnDKH3aPcR2N6f7M95klS_1-_kIfnPWf2O8uXfNVF66QkOtaeUDQE/s400/Perfectwedding_cover_page2.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434440134584728770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 273px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5H7QKeQr7Gr7z-uWUTF_mVC1ZZCDkN49U41GBJS7-541pGZF08kuwKZA4HLs_VVMPkP1YwvAHrPw9DXOF6yy63p9Uti1O8fNA042rs8JuOPazEww2jHN-P9256ag7zaFCiWnr5edNMS3/s400/Perfectwedding_cover_page1.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#663366;"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#336666;"></span></span></div><div><span style="color:#663366;"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#336666;"></span></span></div><div><span style="color:#663366;"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#336666;">Perfect Wedding featured <a href="http://kerryinghana.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Kerry</span></a> & James' amazing New Forest wedding, where we supplied a gorgeous mixture of ivory and gold butterfly, blossom and dragonfly cupcakes. The cakes were strewn with white roses and surrounded by flickering candelight for a natural, soft and romantic look.</span> </span></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434440808319382562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZqX8UEztztkSUXmOLILJUU7pPTFZI5HhokKvvp7WmdEoma66kcjfupOIzAp6_pvOr9EwXSJLmWs0iU4jTASUn_LZFvhDNonMSkwBZw5h0MQzn55GhO-rPiHeCSERfM1ypPheCNJ6kyui/s400/Cosmo_bride_cover.jpg" border="0" /> <div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434440878085526322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfQBTJCfjh9hvJc3R9XXhQszYUT7ASTAH_wcYIxUskEhmikdaIAHLGwxdoh1fg3Hg7Aw-lHPf02Q1GbFWXADkwtkBH6txd2OMOF3Tajf5ezhYhHZAW0rPZg8vh4WZlvKz8_KWzII86KNz/s400/Cosmo_bride_page.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Cosmo Bride suggested our cupcakes to fit with a decandent Art Deco themed wedding. Swirls of buttercream icing topped with a single gold cupid and the classic rose cupcake make a really dramatic impact alongside the vintage china and pearls.</span> </span></div><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div></div><div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">p.s. The lovely Kerry recently moved to Ghana (I <em>know</em>, exotic!) and now writes a fabulous blog about her experiences over there. House girls, a one armed Bhudda and a chap called Quality...I'm addicted! </span><a href="http://kerryinghana.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#ff6666;">http://kerryinghana.blogspot.com</span></a></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235669294293433075.post-82477257544070217382010-02-01T06:29:00.000-08:002010-02-03T08:20:46.842-08:00Welcome to Comfort & Joy Cakery!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvU-lHYq3-C7RlQj0PF-1STLmEbjohN21mdb4zlDvtct1TOPcDE3R5l43BovTWniOw3CllJmw-7wvP84OhkyDO0UTs7JHO4kqyGctXvTDtQb07_BI7x-QivEhsxw8jaJWS5AO1lMrNOB8/s1600-h/love+cakes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433282144591670146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvU-lHYq3-C7RlQj0PF-1STLmEbjohN21mdb4zlDvtct1TOPcDE3R5l43BovTWniOw3CllJmw-7wvP84OhkyDO0UTs7JHO4kqyGctXvTDtQb07_BI7x-QivEhsxw8jaJWS5AO1lMrNOB8/s400/love+cakes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><span style="font-family:georgia;">Welcome to the Comfort & Joy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Cakery</span></span> blog! We make <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">delicious</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">decadent</span> cupcakes for weddings and special occasions...or for those moments when only a bit of glittery, sponge based indulgence will do!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia;">I'll be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">uploading</span> images here for an online portfolio for clients as well as adding updates on the latest news from Comfort & Joy HQ.</span> </p><p></p>Hayleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907267162506563448noreply@blogger.com0