Matila Mahlangu- our baker

7th Oct 2009

MEET ONE OF THE TEAM

 

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Matilda has been with my family for 27 years. She was originally my domestic helper and then later on became my baker. She bakes all our sponges, makes ganaches, and assited me in making the Ebony and Ivory van der Hum Chocolate mousse for this wedding cake. She does not often get to finish off the wedding cakes. On this one she was given the task to add the gypsophillia.

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Christmas Fair is earlier this year

4th Oct 2009

Wanting that gift that comes from the heart, but do not have the time to make it yourself ?  Miz Gooz Berry and her staff  are baking up a storm again this Christmas ,with some new gourmet goodies. All your favourites will be available, to spoil folk of all ages.

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“Our best” – Butter sugar cookies in glass jars- ideal as a family gift.

 

 

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Letter from Robert,Thembela and boys

3rd Oct 2009

 

dscf5558Last week we did a combination Tumbles cake with vanilla and chocolate sponges with white ganache. It appears to have been well received.

This is part of the thank you letter received from Robert and Thembela.

” Can you make another one? What a beautiful, delicious cake you`ve made for us. The first bite was not enough for cutting it, so we had a few of them during the cutting. We enjoyed it very much. I don`t know Continue reading

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Heaviest wedding cake in 11 years!

29th Sep 2009

Looks can be deceiving.

This two tier 3P(Pecan, Pumpkin and Pineapple cake weighed 14 kgs once completed. It is a very moist cake that is jam packed with Butternut, Pecan nuts and crushed pineapple.  White ganache finish with Belgian chocolate surrounding cakes. It was transported on a luggage trolley when it reached the venue.

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CHRISTMAS BERRYLICIOUS FAIR

28th Sep 2009

 

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“Twas the night before Christmas”, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse”.

Welcome to Christmouse this year.

Miz Gooz Berry`s mice are already preparing for this special day when we remember the coming of our Lord , Jesus Christ.

Boxes, ribbons, imported American cellophane printed packets, tags and embelishments have all arrived .
All your favourite Christmas treats will be available for tasting, purchasing and for placing of orders.

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What a week!

13th Sep 2009

This has been the busiest cupcake week we have had thus far. 12 dozen in total, including double decker ones as well.dscf5453

Mini cupcake cookies for a birthday party. This is our new finish that requires no royal icing finishes on the Pettinice.

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Wedding cake tasting went well, with a few brides and grooms choosing my most unusual cake.- Frangelico, Chocolate Raspberry Mousse- a rich(not sweet), tart cake, with dark ganache. A  typical European confection. I think that Continue reading

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SHEBEEN THEMED TUMBLES CAKE

8th Sep 2009

There is alaways a first time for doing something different. We did this Tumbles cake with a shebeen theme for a 21st birthday party, last weekend.dscf5377

Wire work done by Talents, a wire crafter at the Bunny Park in Benoni. Musicians and the shebeen.

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