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• My New Best Friend

  

  “Would you like something to eat?” asks Vincenzo in his thick Italian accent moments after I get settled at the cluttered desk I share with Dan. “No thank you,... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Breaking the Lent I Never Started with This Delicious Easter Challenge

  

  With Easter just two weeks away I know we all have two things on our mind; holiday and sweets. Since this will be my first Easter on this side of the pond I... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Hello from Family Cakes New Intern

  

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  Posted on 07 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• New Web Site for the FCC!

  

  Yes that's right after much debate; laughing; crying ;screaming and well just having fun, our new web site is now ALIVE!! ALIVE I tell you!! One of Dans... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Its January and the Light Fantastic Has Passed Us By.

  

  Its January and the light fantastic has passed us by. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• s Brits Have Enjoyed Years of Passionate Love with the 'Chocolate Eclaire'

  

  s Brits have enjoyed years of passionate love with the 'Chocolate Eclaire' Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• A Christmas Eve Poem

  

  'Twas the night before Christmas when all though Family Cakes, Not a baker was stirring, not even for his mates. The stockings were hung by the oven with care,... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• An American Sweet

  

  Our next recipe comes from our American intern, Michael. He wanted to share with you a delicacy called "Puppy Chow." Despite the name, this is NOT for dogs... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Comes to Edible Life ...

  

  The Wizarding World of Harry Potter comes to edible life at FCC! Our witch Anna and wizard Vincenzo have worked their magic transforming J.K. Rowling's hugely... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Mince Pie Recipe

  

  One of the greatest seasonal treats we all love are mince pies.  Originating in the 13th century, the pies were a combination of meat, fruits and spices. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Commence Christmas Sweets

  

  Christmas season is here yet again which can only mean one thing....delicious treats!! One of the most popular treats during this time of year is gingerbread... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mustaches for Men's Health

  

  Since 2004, in the month of November men grow out their mustaches to raise awareness of prostate cancer and other men's cancer initiatives. This phenomenon is... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• New Intern!

  

  Arriving on my first day at Family Cakes, I was a bit nervous. Here I was, a college student spending a semester in London and now starting my internship. This... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Halloween but Perhaps Not as Were Used To......

  

  The flickering of Candle Light, the screams echo through the Kitchen which now has turned magically into a Dungeon. The dark forces of Count Vincenzo and... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Halloween Ghosts Ghouls and Err CAKE!!

  

  Our army of Ghosts Spiders, Witches and Pumpkins How could we fail! Our Army is ready, we are ready! We are going to take over the world this Halloween one... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Whats Going on in the Bakery Today!!

  

  What have we been up to.............. Another busy week for us at FCC HQ! Vincenzo after a sleepless night came to me this morning telling me that the Red Velve... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Lemon Meringue Pie

  

  A storm has brewed in the kitchen today. One of our favourite clients called and wanted a lemon drizzle cake finished with a meringue on top for a birthday... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Christmas Surely Not!

  > Well September is here already! Vincenzo came into my office this morning all a flush and excited. > > As I looked up: he is over 6 feet tall! His... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Bananas About Banana Bread

  

  Tired of wasting money? Well banana bread is an easy and delicious way to fix that. Instead of throwing out old bananas, you can transform them into something... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• The Family of Family Cakes

  

  The master-mind himself has made an appearance, Daniel! Daniel has grown up around the food industry, and he has been baking since he was 21. Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK