baking

  • cake,  themed party

    preview: throwing a “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” party

    Ha! I bet you thought I was gone again! While I can’t promise this won’t happen again due to… life, the universe, and everything, I am back with a new post, even if I’m a little late this time. See what I did there? Yes, that was a “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” reference, and yes, that means I totally turned 42 this year and had a belated celebration of said event last week. And for every sci-fi geek like me, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to throw a “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” birthday party. Because, as it is widely known, in Douglas Adams’ cult classic novel, 42 is…

  • baking,  cake

    layered autumn apple cake

    How is it October already? Is it just me or did September simply fly by? I have to admit, it’s been an exhausting month and I didn’t see October coming and that’s something I do regret. October is my favourite month of the year after all, with its beautiful, opulent, warm colours and the first crisp nights. I love the crunching of dry leaves under my feet, the squashes and pumpkins, the gruesome joys of Halloween and those first long nights spent at home with candles and blankets and a hot cup of tea. Yes, you could say I love October quite a bit. Looking outside, there’s no denying it:…

  • baking

    Velociraptor Birthday Party Cake

    And just like that… over three months have passed since I last posted here. It wasn’t planned. Because life sometimes has other plans. The last quarter has been pretty insane and unpredictable, and for many reasons. A rollercoaster of emotions and hell at work. It was supposed to be a quiet year. And I have noticed that I say this more often than I should. But when times are difficult, it’s all the more important to reflect on the precious things in life. To take the time to appreciate the people who are always there for you and who never fail to make you smile. Your friends and family, whether…