I was lucky enough to secure a place on a semi-funded trip to Singapore through studying at CIT. Culinary and Hospitality students were given the opportunity to experience Singapore at an industry level. This included opportunities to hear from some amazing chefs, taste some incredible food, and experience Singaporean kitchen culture first hand. The trip …
Farewell Cake: Daisy Edition
I started a new job, not even a week in and they knew I had a passion for pastry. They suggested I bake the cake for the out going boss. Which I gracefully accepted. This was one of the more flexible briefs…Loves banana breadLikes DaisiesSome Caramel wouldn’t be bad Thus they got this monster! Layers …
Kitchen Work
As one of the core units for the Cert III: Patisserie I was required to undertake kitchen work. Since I don’t work in industry this means staffing the CIT Restaurant kitchen, for 12 “services”. This was definitely a new experience. I needed to demonstrate my ability to “work effectively as a cook”, which I did. …
Entering a Magical World: A Harry Potter Cake
For a 12 year-old’s birthday A Harry Potter Book Cake. The fondant hides a delicious dark chocolate ganache with layers of vegan chocolate cake. What kid doesn’t love a good chocolate cake? This 7x9inch happily served more than 12 hungry witches and wizards. With just some simple elements such as the fondant Hedwig and of …
Celebrating: Lunar New Year
This Lunar New Year Celebration Cake features delicious dark chocolate cake, layered with a smooth coconut chocolate ganache, topped with lychee mousse and coconut sponge filled Koi.
Farewell Cake
A Hawthorn Hawks (AFL) Cake for a workplace farewell. Chocolate and Vanilla cake layers, with a Swiss buttercream, featuring the Hawks team logo is handcrafted fondant.