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01/09/2026

Yesterday I received an urgent call from an event coordinator and fellow baker all the way from Lichtenburg…

120 French macarons—baked, filled and precisely packed in just FOUR HOURS, ready for the courier by 15:00! 😅

Did I mention that every single one had to be bubble-wrapped? These delectable little morsels are beautiful, but oh-so-fragile!

Then came the best call this morning: they arrived safely, and the customer is super happy!

Mission Macaron accomplished! 🤍

Ps- photo for reference there was NO time to take any pictures

26/08/2026

My feeling? I love it. It isn’t simply “messy” — it’s controlled chaos. A poor version will look unfinished, but a beautiful one requires a strong understanding of shape, colour, movement, texture and negative space. Amy Yip founded Yip.Studio in Brooklyn in 2019; her hand-carved, multi-layered cakes can take five to seven hours each. Yip.Studio⁠

Okay… I have just discovered the Yip.Studio cake style on another baker’s page, and my first reaction was simply: WOW!

People may look at these “messy” cakes and think they must be easy to make—but I don’t agree. There is a very fine line between messy and masterfully undone! It takes real skill to make something look wild, organic and effortless while still keeping the colour, balance and composition absolutely intentional.

The artist behind Yip.Studio is Amy Yip, a New Zealand-born textile and print designer now based in Brooklyn. She is best known for her hand-carved, mossy, rock-like cakes with Asian-inspired flavours. She approaches each cake as a piece of edible, temporary sculpture—and you can see her design background in every unusual shape, texture and carefully placed flower or piece of fruit.

Now I can’t help wondering… what would the SACDG judges say if I placed one of these down at a competition?

Would they see contemporary cake art and beautifully controlled chaos—or would they immediately reach for a scraper and tell me to smooth the sides?

The more I look at this style, the more it is growing on me. It challenges everything we were taught a cake “should” look like—and perhaps that is exactly why I’m beginning to love it.

What do you think: art, a mess… or brilliantly controlled rebellion?

24/08/2026

Most people hate baking these- funny I would rather bake a macaron than a cupcake🫣 How do you feel about Macarons?

21/08/2026

This week, I had the privilege of presenting an online pasta-making course for a company, with 50 local and international teachers joining from around the world.

Together, we made fresh, hand-rolled pasta and a delicious homemade sauce — all without a pasta machine! It was a wonderful experience filled with learning, laughter and plenty of flour.

Bringing people together through food is always something special. 🌍🍝

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20/08/2026

Exciting news! 🤍

The South African Piping Bag Company is launching its brand-new-look piping bag soon—aptly called the “Evolution of Excellence.”

I’ve had the honour of being a brand ambassador for this wonderful company for several years. I already believed their piping bags were perfect, but they have somehow managed to make them even better!

We’ll be using their bags during my workshops at the Muse Festival. The South African Piping Bag Company is also generously sponsoring bags for the ladies to take home—and there will be a few lovely spot prizes up for grabs too! 👏🏻

Thank you, South African Piping Bag Company, for your continued support, generosity and belief in what I do. I cannot wait for everyone to experience the Evolution of Excellence! 🧁

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19/08/2026

Today I took my International Hotel School intern, Aiden, on a little foodie excursion around Johannesburg!

Our first stop was Korzinka Dried Fruit and Nuts, where we had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Natasha. This shop is an absolute must-visit! They have the most delicious and unusual varieties of dried fruit, nuts and many other interesting treats—all at really good prices.

Our second stop was De Backery in Edenvale, a well-known bakery with a rich Dutch heritage, established in 1963. We had the most delicious chocolate éclairs—I honestly think they were the best I have ever tasted in my life!

From there, we visited Chocolate Den, and then it was off to China City in Cyrildene. As Aiden is an avid lover of all things Asian—especially Asian food—he absolutely loved exploring the shops and discovering all the different ingredients!

We met so many interesting people along the way and found all sorts of exciting little treasures. The highlight for me was seeing how genuinely excited Aiden was about every new experience.

There is something very special about introducing someone to new places and watching them take it all in with such enthusiasm. A wonderful day of food and learning!

16/08/2026

I recently saw a post on a fellow baker’s page about her friend—another baker—who is desperately in need of financial help with medical expenses. A BackaBuddy campaign has been started to assist her.

I have asked for help in the past, and you have always opened your hearts. I know times are tough for everyone, but if you are able to make even a small donation, it would mean so much. Every little bit truly helps. 🙏🏻

Please also share the campaign—the right person may see it and be able to help. 🤍

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14/08/2026

Super Excited as a Brand Ambassador 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Already the Best product available👌🏻

Something exciting is taking shape at The Piping Bag Company! 🎉

Since 2002, we’ve proudly supplied South Africa’s baking and catering industry with quality piping bags you can trust.

Now, we’re taking the next step.
Our piping bags are evolving…
But why the change?
And what does it mean for you?
Well… you’ll have to stay tuned. 😉

Coming next week: The Shape of Things to Come…

11/08/2026

MUSEFEES 2026… HIER KOM ONS! 🙌🏻

Ek is ongelooflik opgewonde om vanjaar deel te wees van Musefees 2026 — en natuurlik gaan ek doen waarvan ek die meeste hou: bak, deel, leer en lekker saam kuier!

Ek bied drie verskillende sessies aan, elkeen met sy eie lekker ervaring. Alles is ingesluit, en jy gaan beslis nie net kom kyk en met leë hande huis toe gaan nie. 😉

🧁 Donderdag 24 September | 12:30–14:00
Cupcake Blomwerksessie
’n Praktiese, hands-on sessie waar ek jou stap vir stap wys hoe om met botterroom te werk en pragtige blomme te pyp. Jy versier drie cupcakes en neem al drie saam huis toe.

✨ Vrydag 25 September | 13:00–15:00
Franse Macaron Demonstrasie met interaktiewe bystand
Macarons… daardie klein goedjies wat al menige bakker grys hare gegee het! 😅 Ek neem jou deur die proses — van meng en macaronage tot pyp, bak, vul en daardie belangrike “voete”. Dit is interaktief, so daar is kans om deel te neem, saam te leer en vrae te vra. Elke deelnemer kry ook macarons om huis toe te neem.

🧁 Saterdag 26 September | 11:30–13:00
Cupcake Demonstrasie
’n Lekker ontspanne sessie waar ek verskillende botterroom- en pipingtegnieke demonstreer en van my gunstelingmetodes wys. Jy kry self kans om een cupcake te versier en dit saam huis toe te neem.

ALLES IS INGESLUIT — bestanddele, benodigdhede én gedrukte resepte met my persoonlike raad, tips & tricks en insigte wat ek oor jare in die bakwêreld geleer het.

Van Lancewood Bake Off-wenner, Taste Master SA Top 5 tot Via se Drukkoker — nou kry ek die kans om van daardie kennis en ervaring met julle te deel.

Kom bak. Kom leer. Kom kuier. En kom geniet dit saam met my!

Sien julle by Musefees 2026! 🙌🏻


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