Weddings are back !

It has been fabulous to finally get to create wedding cakes this year after 16 months of planning headaches for all concerned ! There is something amazing about being able to design, create and set up a wedding cake and then stand back and admire. 

I offer consultations either via telephone, Zoom or face to face over coffee at the Upside Down Cafe in Blackpool, sketches of the design and the best part, cake samples from a current choice of 11 different flavours from traditional brandy fruit cake to more modern flavours such as salted caramel or white chocolate Baileys mud cake. 

Wowzers, it's been a hot few days ! I've been slowly melting away in the kitchen in the week but it's now nice to have a few days off to enjoy the start of the summer holidays. Long may this lovely weather last ! 

Whilst relaxing in the sun i thought it would be a perfect opportunity to write my first little newsletter to share news, recipes and pictures of some lovely creations recently baked. At the end of this newsletter is an unsubscribe function which you can select if you would prefer not to receive future newsletters. 

As always a big thank you to all my customers and I wish you a lovely summer 

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...Mel made us the most amazing cake for our wedding. From the start of planning, Mel was so kind and considerate with us not knowing exactly how many people to cater for because of covid restrictions. The cake she made was absolutely stunning, the sugar flowers were just incredible, no one could believe they were really sugar. And the taste of the cakes....wow! Would not hesitate in ordering from Mel again. Thank you for helping to make our day so special. X ...

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Community Cake Decorating Groups

June and July saw the start of cake decorating groups held in St Annes after an idea i had last year which came to fruition following a successful funding application to the Building Recovery in Communities Fund via Red Rose Recovery. 

The idea behind the group came from the benefits of baking and cake decorating as a social activity with a focus on mindfulness and creativity. You cannot help but leave the stresses of life behind for an hour or two in the process of creating some colourful (and tasty!) cupcakes or making a beautiful sugar rose for example. The groups include learning about piping techniques, working with colour, sugar models and sugar flowers . I am currently in the process of securing a venue so that we can also do the baking side too!

For more information on the groups pop me a message at info@melkellycakesandbakes.com

Mel x