Cake

wedding cake created last year at awinery. It is lovely creating a cake withthe bride and groom in mind.My second favourite is a cake I createdfor a Mother’s Day collaborationfeaturing wisteria. I made it this Spring inhonour of my mother, who passed awaythree years ago; wisteria was my mum’sfavourite flower.With so many cake artists out there,do you have any favourites that youthink are rocking it right now?I love everything that is happening in ourindustry. Every day, I see something onsocial media that pushes the boundariesin our world of cake.What trends do you predict for thefuture?Nothing, I believe, is totally new. Beingin this industry for nearly 40 years, Ihave seen many things come back intrend that were trends years ago. As anexample, thirty years ago, I worked asconsultant on a book on wafer paperflowers. Then, three years ago, everyonethought it had never been done before!Just like fashion, it all comes back instyle, eventually.What are your top three cakedecorating tips for our readers?1. Organisation is key when makingsugar flowers. Have everything you needready before you start.2. Have a sample or good image of whatyou are trying to create in front of you.3. As I tell my students every day,remember to breathe!Who are your best cake friends in theindustry?My closest cake friends are LaurenKitchens, Marina Sousa, and JamesRoselle. We have all been there for eachother for many years, through happiness,challenges in life, sad times, and a wholelot of drama... I love them all very dearly.