MATILDA’S WIN, First Holy Communions, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Fairy Cake and Mother’s Day picnic.

9th May 2010

“OUR STAR BAKER”

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This week was an exciting one for Matilda, my baker. She came third (missing second place by one point) in The Benoni City Times, “Bake a Cake” competition. Well done Matilda, you deserved that win. She baked our busiest cake, “The Tumbles”. Enjoy your prize.

 

HAPPY 5th  BIRTHDAY  GRACE

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Once again we were privileged to do Grace’s birthday cake and party food. She chose a Fairy theme this year which included fairy colours, Continue reading

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WEDDING CAKE TASTING AT MIZ GOOZ BERRY, 15 MAY

4th May 2010

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Calling all brides, grooms, their parents, members of their retinue(sorry no children). Miz Gooz Berry will be holding a cake tasting.

Date : Saturday 15 May
Venue: 63 5th Avenue, Northmead, Benoni

Time: From 9am – 1pm.
Bookings essential.

Cost: R15 per slice of cake/ cupcake.

Complimentary coffee/ tea will be served. Please note that a donation to Cotlands would be appreciated for the beverages.

Call Berry : 011- 425-6217

 

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True French Macaroons, at last

2nd May 2010

I am not sure how many articles, I have read , videos I have watched (in French) on how to make the perfect macaroon with its pied (foot) and moist filling. I have tried numerous experts recipes and have been bitterly disappointed.

I am now happy to say that I have finally mastered the “ART” of making Macaroons, thanks to the recipe book “I Love Macaroons”.  Thank you, thank you, thank you. I thought that I was losing it. Continue reading

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS AND A MAD HATTER’S ENGLISH TOFFEE MOUSSE CAKE

30th Apr 2010

 

 

 

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“Angels could not everywhere, so God gave us Mothers”.

Bless your mother on 9 May with a special gourmet gift from Miz Gooz Berry.

A picnic basket filled with a selection of Miz Gooz Berry’s handmade foods. Orders close on Thursday, 6 May.

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A gift box of gourmet confections.

 

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A selection of appropriately themed iced butter sugar cookies.

 

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A vintage wooden storage box.

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A vanilla or chocolate sponge cake, decorated in her favourite Continue reading

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Looking to start up your own Miz Gooz Berry?

27th Apr 2010

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From small beginnings of two  muffin pans to one of the top 18 wedding cake design companies in South Africa and number three in Gauteng, Miz Gooz Berry has grown, by dedication and non- compromise, on quality and service excellence. It  is a licensed company with branded confections. I am looking to extend my company into other areas of South Africa. 

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“It’s a Jungle out there”

25th Apr 2010

 

 

Vanilla cupcakes were never so wild!

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Marion and Tammy made these cupcake toppers for a baby shower.

Theme  – Jungle.

I am crazy about them. They are the best. Well done ladies.

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The Best Cupcakes ever can become Gluten and Lactose Free

24th Apr 2010

I have come across the best domed vanilla cupcake recipe. Refer to cake journal .com and follow the cupcake link for Domed Vanilla cupcakes.

It is in the method, that you create the best domed cupcakes. I have even substituted the flour for gluten free flour and rice milk for milk and margarine for butter, Now even I can enjoy a cupcake, every now and then.

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Caterpillar cupcakes, Pettinice Fairies and a Cardmaking Workshop

24th Apr 2010

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY LIAM

I feel so blessed to be included in a family’s growth, from their wedding cake, to christening cakes and birthday cakes of their children.

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Sometimes a cake is not always necessary, especially when budget is a factor, or Mom wants the cake to be gifts for the guests to take home. Here is a simple idea. It has been done many a time, but I think we forget how effective it can be.

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“Down Memory Lane”

19th Apr 2010

Last week I visited my home town, Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape. The last time I visited there was 22 years ago. So much has changed, yet so much has remained the same.

I went on a memory trip around Central and here are a few of the special places of my youth.

Edward Street. We lived on the right side, before I started primary school.It  is now  a company that sells cleaning liquids. It is Continue reading

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Ballet Cookie Bouquet ,Baby shower, wedding cakes, functions and more

11th Apr 2010

It looks like the 10th  April is a popular weekend for a function.
After 4 wedding cakes. 1 wedding box wedding, 4 celebration cakes and two functions,  I feel bushed.

What I love about my work is that I do not always know what’s next on the agenda.

To all my brides and families we serviced this weekend, thank you and I trust that your special occasions were a blessing to all.

Kirsty and Warren’s Tumbles Cake

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