Halloween, a contraction of All Hallows’ Eve, is a holiday observed on October 31, the evening before All Saints’ (or All Hallows’) Day. The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints and initiates the season of Allhallowtide, which lasts three days and concludes with All Souls’ Day. The wearing of costumes […]
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Football Fever
Australia and New Zealand will jointly host the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament from 20th July to 20th August 2023. This will be the first time that 32 nations are competing in the Women’s World Cup. All 64 matches will be shown across the BBC Network, ITV and ITV4. The BBC also won live radio […]
Our brand of Mix ‘n’ Bake cake mix
Mix ‘n’ Bake cake mixes are our own Almond Art brand. They couldn’t be easier to use and give consistent results every time. Made and packed for us by a highly reputable supplier respected in the baking industry, these cake mixes are perfect for home use and available in a wide variety of flavours, and ideal […]
Roll ‘n’ Cover sugarpaste fondant icing
The Roll ‘n’ Cover range of sugar pastes is our own Almond Art branded cake coverings, which are so easy to use yet reasonably priced, achieving a smooth, flawless finish to your cakes. This easy-to-roll-out sugarpaste has a delicious subtle vanilla flavour. It is ideal for covering cakes and also for model and decoration making. Add […]
Coffee & Cake Stencils – Birthday Selection
These stencils have been specifically designed to hold their weight and sit on a cup for dusting cocoa on coffee, cappuccino and lattes. They are also ideal for occasion desserts, brownies, cookies, pies and small cakes. These patterns look stunning with contrasting colours, such as cocoa on coffee, Icing sugar on desserts, royal icing on […]
Father’s Day Sunday 18th June
This is a day which celebrates fatherhood, paternal bonds and the efforts of male parents towards their families and society. Take a look at all these wonderful cake decorating cutters & tools, stencils & toppers, and baking product ideas, and they will save you time too!
The Coronation of King Charles III
Saturday 6th May 2023 Did you know? Charles III is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. He was the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales, and at the age of 73, became the oldest person to accede to the British throne, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, […]
The Easter holiday is on its way!
Easter is one of the principal holidays, or feasts, of Christianity, it marks the resurrection of Jesus three days after his death by crucifixion. For many Christian churches, Easter is the joyful end to the Lenten season of fasting. “That terrible Friday” of Jesus’ crucifixion has been changed to Good Friday because it led to […]
Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day?
Sunday the 19th of March 2023 Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent. Although it’s often called Mothers’ Day it has no connection with the American festival of that name. Traditionally, it was a day when children, mainly daughters, who had gone to work as domestic servants were given a day off to visit their […]
How to use Ganaching plates
Achieve a perfect-looking ganache cake every time with these plates. Simply place a ganache plate on top of your cake, and one at the bottom, and use them as a guide when smoothing ganache, around the edges of your cakes, they help you achieve a flat top and sharp edge to your cake, and can […]