Festival of cakes............

The Festival of Cakes 2012. I was not able to go but my daughter went and took pictures for me. It looked as though there were some great entries again this year, and more too. The proceeds go to charity and last year was quite successful. Cousin Laura helps organize it. So we go an support best we can. They have local personalities that compete to decorate a cake and this year there was among other the Fire Chief, The National Cherry Queen, our TV news anchor and someone else who is a radio personality. I love the little sheep The chocolate and pink, awesome Its pretty amazing what can be done with fondant and frosting A close up Some are amazing in the details A selection of some of the others Imagination A white peacock? I think this one was buttercream. This one has an amazing tail. So far I have spotted 3 peacocks Another Peacock Holidays anyone? This one looks so eatable.....yummy Reina watching the Cherry Queen work on her cake. Reina and the Cherry Queen I just know that when the time comes Reina will be running for Cherry Queen. How can she not, her name means "queen" ............................................................................................. About Quota Founded in 1919, Quota International is an international service organization that links people of all ages, occupations and nationalities in a worldwide network of service and friendship.With a motto of “We Share”, Quotarians are especially known for their service to the deaf, hard of hearing, speech-impaired and disadvantaged women and children in our community. Serving and encouraging others, developing friendships, and promoting international understanding are values shared by all Quota members. Today’s membership includes both men and women in clubs in North America, South America, the South Pacific, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean.

My Favourite English Desserts.................

Well people always seem to enjoy food blogs. I was saying in the earlier one that England is perceived by many to have bland food. I have no idea how or why this has been perpetuated. The food can be fantastic and I just can not believe these people went to an English home or a good restaurant. In any case I will show some of my favourite desserts and treats here.
One of the best things to come out of the British Isles is it's cream. Devon cream or clotted cream. One wonderful dessert is meringue with fresh clotted cream and rasberries or strawberries.




Puddings and cakes are popular and unique ones from ages past are still popular today.. Victoria sponge is a really simple recipe with fresh cream and preserves inside, just dusted with powdered sugar. Spotted Dick is a steamed pudding with raisins and topped with custard.



Treacle tart and Bakewell tart.



A nice tray of desserts to go with tea and sandwiches. Scones and clotted cream with preserves.





Knickerbocker glory. Jam tarts, rice pudding and caramel egg custard.




Fruit flans,orange pudding and cakes with Cadbury chocolate flakes. YUM!!!




Scones and egg custard, Dundee cake and steamed pudding


Scones are good warm with butter also, fresh creamy butter naturally with tea.



Pretty cakes


Bread and Butter pudding



Some Christmas lovelies, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and Yule log.



Eccles cakes with custard and Mince pies............


I could post many many more but I think this will do for now. You must admit there is nothing bland here.