Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Shoebox cake

 




Shoes are essential footwear to cushion and protect feet, however, in this day and age they have evolved into a much complex psycho social phenomenon. Shoes can boost confidence, make an impression of personality and status,  protect feet, and even deliver the little extra support we might need to win a race.  Shoes seriously influence fashion and individual expression and also our outlook.  Beautiful heels can change the whole appearance, alas! with age I can no longer wear heels, so I must content with flats for comfort.

This cake is in the form of a designer shoebox. The cake was a pistachio cake with ricotta icing. The sides of the box and shoes were made of white chocolate.  Yum!




A woman with good shoes is never ugly.” - Coco Chanel




Sunday, February 23, 2025

Rubab Cake

 


The rubab, a stringed instrument,  is the national musical instrument of Afghanistan. It has a deep sound that is very soothing. My brother has one and he loves to play it. I made this cake for his 70th birthday.  We love to celebrate birthdays although getting older is no achievement. Ageing gracefully and joyfully are the most popular, but  I believe ageing thankfully is the key. There is so much to be thankful for. Today I am thankful for my brother who turned 70 with a smile.