The Strawberry Spatula

25/09/2026

I might not be making cakes at the moment but I’m still (trying) to be creative 🎨🖌️🫟

My lovely daughter thought that whilst I’m convalescing it would be a great idea for me to keep my creative talents alive so she got me a paint by numbers set to keep me busy. Could she not have found something more complicated to paint??

As you can see I’ve made a start but I’m struggling to imagine it’s ever going to look anything like the photo. Watch this space for the finished masterpiece 😜

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21/09/2026

I’m not taking orders at the moment as I’m recovering from a health issue.
I posted this cake a few months ago, it was made to celebrate my 60th and Charlie Chugs 16th birthdays.
But I’m going to let you into a secret……it’s not actually cake 😳
It was made from polystyrene dummies.
I wanted a fabulous centrepiece but didn’t want the time constraints of real sponge.
I wanted to challenge myself and be able to keep it forever.
I could make real sponge cakes for my guests the day before and have them sliced and ready to serve so I could enjoy the evening.
I think it’s genius, what do you think?
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15/09/2026

*UPDATE*

06/09/2026

04/08/2026

It was hubbys birthday at the weekend but believe it or not he doesn’t like cake 😳😳😳😳 WHAAAT- I hear you cry….

Anyone who knows him well will know that his 2 greatest passions in his life are Stockport County and CHEESE 🧀🧀🧀

So I usually try to make him something incorporating both so he can blow out a candle.
This years is fairly lame but it tasted really good 😊

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15/07/2026

To celebrate my 60th, I created this bespoke two-tier cake featuring handmade sugar models of myself and my beloved little dog Charlie who will be 16 at the weekend. Soft pinks, wafer paper florals, rose gold sparkle and lots of love made this the best cake I’ve ever made. Sometimes the cake maker deserves a cake too! 💖🐾

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29/06/2026

Pretty bow cupcakes for a young ladies birthday party. 6 to eat on the day and six individually boxed to take home 🧁🧁🧁
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24/06/2026

🌿🦁 A safari of sweetness for a very special birthday star! ⭐🎂

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22/06/2026

A sweet and fun cake decorated with an abundance of sweet treats. The perfect centrepiece for any celebration 🎂🍡🍭

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17/06/2026

If a cake could tell a story this one would be a fairytale 🧚🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️

A tale of woodland animals visiting an enchanted garden where food is plentiful and they are greeted by a magical fairy and her family and made to feel safe 🦊🦡🐭🐑

Two tiers of vanilla sponge layered with jam and buttercream. Perfect for a special birthday.
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