Updates at last!

It has been a while since I've had a chance to update photos on my blog and keep in touch. So here we go.....
A simply stunning 4 tier black and white wedding cake.
Pretty in pink - gorgeous cake and cupcakes for a 21st.

Anyone that has spent any time with me lately would know that chocolate brown and green is my favourier colour combination at the moment. I think these cupcakes are just stunning!

Last year I had the pleasure of making a wedding cake for Sonia and Allan. Allan apparently loved the cake so much that Sonia decided to surprise him with this comical cake for his 40th birthday.

What 5 year old boy wouldn't love this cake?

More gorgeous black and white themed weddings.The artwork on this cake was a replica of the gorgeous etching on the wedding invitations.

A fun engagement cake.

A stylish engagement cake - complete with my favourite colour combo at the moment.

This pretty wedding cake was designed around these cute love birds that had been a gift for the bride and groom on their engagement.

On a personal note it has been wonderful and a true privilge to make all of the gorgeous cakes, cupcakes and gingerbread orders over the past 12 months. I have been blessed with a fabulous team and would like to say a huge thank you to Alison for your incredible talent and creative inspiration. To Rebecca for being patient and an absolute wiz in the office. And to Olivia, Petra and Liesel for all of your fabulous work with "all of that gingerbread".

I hope all of those reading have had a fabulous Christmas and may 2010 be full of hope, blessings and love for both you and your families. I hope you have the chance to take a much needed break - I sure am!

Til next year,

Belinda

From the Heart

One of the wonderful components of Edible Creations is our Gingerbread Fundraisers that have been a great success this year for many schools, preschools and organisations. I wanted to make a way to use these wonderful cookies to raise money for a cause that I felt passionately about.

The Penrith Valley Fund was the cause that I ended up choosing as it is a way for money raised in our area to go directly to charities working in this area.

I recently attended the launch of The Fund and was literally moved to tears as I learnt about the homeless that live in our city and the plans the Fund has in supporting and helping to restore people that are caught in this predicament. Sure there will always be people that choose to be homeless but many of those on the streets or living out of cars are not there by choice. Sadly many are single mums and children, the mentally ill, people that have fallen on extreme financial hardship with no family to help them out and of course there are those that have fled homes that were not as safe as the homes that we were fortunate enough to be rasied in.

The money raised from the sale of the Gingerbread Trees will go towards supporting the following charities this Christmas: The Penrith Soup Kitchen, Barnardos and Fusion (specifically families in crisis).

Gingerbread Cookies can be purchased in boxes of 20 cookies and each box costs a total of $40 (or $2 per cookie). 25% of all sales will go directly to the Fund. The cookies make fabulous gifts, christmas platters, tree decorations and would look gorgeous tied to each gift you place under the tree this year.

Of course we would also be more than happy to have others that are passionate about the cause on-sell the gingerbread to their freinds, relatives and colleagues.

Please email me on belinda@ediblecreations.com.au or call 02 4754 1044 for more details.

Til next time,

Belinda

Our latest Cake Creations

We've had another full on, crazy busy week and I am a bit behind in keeping you updated with our latest cake designs. Last Wednesday, Rebecca and I had the great privilege of attending the launch of the Penrith Valley Fund. I will blog about this another day this week and show you the fantastic cake we made for the Fund then.
Here is a run of some of our cakes for the last two weeks.
I LOVE this Peter Rabbit cake. I just love cake design (another thing I'll get around to blogging about) and having Alison's fabulous painting skills as part of our team has meant that this delightful cake could be finished to perfection.

A beautiful colour combination for this cupcake design - ivory, caramel and chocolate with a hint of gold to the roses. When Kirsty had to change the date of her wedding due to a reception bungle she decided to fully embrace the Halloween theme.

Cupcake boards make a great birthday cake.

Alison was enjoying a holiday in Queensland the week I made this cake so I was left to do the handpainting myself! The initials were replicas of those used on the wedding invitations.

A beautiful engagement cake. Gorgeous toppers Ali! Unfortunately I had to use my phone for this photo as my batteries decided to die right before delivery :(

I was called a couple of days after this birthday party with rave reports of how much everyone loved the look and taste of this cake. The plaque is being kept as a momento (of course). All handpainted.

Til next time,

Belinda

Cake Artist Position Available

Edible Creations is looking for a talented Cake Artist to join our team. Currently a home business in Winmalee NSW (Lower Blue Mountains) Edible Creations is well known for its designer cakes that are handcrafted with care and attention to detail. Applicants must have experience in setting up, covering and tiering cakes. Experience at setting up cakes with ganache is preferred but not essential (training provided). Please take a look at the work in our galleries and if you believe you have the skills to maintain our high standard of cake artistry we would love for you to apply.

The position is on a casual basis, with a view to either part time or permanent employment. If you would like to become a part of this creative and enthusiastic team please email your resumes along with photos of your work to belinda@ediblecreations.com.au . Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2009.

Busy busy busy

Life at Edible Creations is the busiest it's been - which of course we love! Olivia and Liesel have come on board as casuals to help with piping gingerbread trees for charity this christmas - I'll give you more details soon. We have 5000 cookies to go out in just over a week. The delicious smell is too much!
Last week we made this gorgeous 5 tier wedding cake for Craig and Fabia's wedding. Craig and Fabe's are actually great friend's of ours which made it an extra special honour to design and make this special cake. Wishing you a lifetime of love Craig and Fabes.

This simple and elegant two tier wedding cake is really stylish I think. Congratulations to Leigh and Ashleigh. It was lovely getting to know you guys and we wish you all the very best in your married lives.

Til next time,

Bel

An order from Switzerland!

This elegant and romantic cake was a very special gift for an engagement. Dorothea's family liased with me from Europe to plan this surprise cake which was delivered mid engagement party. Andrew, my husband, had the honours of delivering the surprise and felt quite the centre of attention as all the guests 'ooohed and aahhed' over the cake.

Henna Wedding Cake

Amrita and Ben's wedding ideas were just a cake designers dream. They wanted a modern style cake and were hoping to incorporate henna patterns. I was sooooo excited by the whole concept. Again another cake I am super proud of.

Huge Kudos go to Alison with this cake as she planned out and painted this most perfect henna design. Well done Ali! I am so proud to have you on the team.