About Blissful Bites
Blissful Bites - Where all the cakes are homemade and all the tummies are full. . .
Cakes for all occasions, homemade with love from Oliver’s Granny.
Afternoon teas, celebration cakes, cupcakes and dessert bars. . .
Blissful Bites Description
I was born in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe and spent part of my early years in what is currently Zambia. I learnt to cook, quite literally, at my Grandmother’s knee. Earliest recollection of Granny’s cooking is of Peanut Butter cookies. I ate them hot out of the oven, great! . . . and was promptly sick from over-eating. I still can’t stand the smell of Peanut Butter. Granny’s system, like many of her generation, was a handful of this, pinch of that, did we add xyz? Mom was less of a cook but taught me to use recipes – what a wonderful invention.
I chose to cook sweet things and the family will confirm that I am not a great meals cook. But I can and do make cakes and biscuits and pies and have recently discovered food porn in the form of entremets. Thomas Trillion, ladies, if you are interested. He makes divine desserts in Hong Kong but you can still drool over the computer. I took cake decorating classes in London and made a few Christmas and birthday cakes for friends and all four wedding cakes for the children. I also discovered the Internet and how easy it is to find online classes. Slowly building up my expertise.
Once in Australia I took on the grandmother role and had Oliver sitting on the benchtop while we made dinosaur biscuits, etc. Then along came cupcakes for charity at the golf club and then dessert Bars for birthdays and weddings. I only recently obtained Council approval to run a home baking business and now sell at local markets and take personal orders.
I am looking forward to many more years of successful baking and also the mistakes which usually taste great but look awful. Fortunately I have great friends who are willing to taste the experiments and eat the leftovers.
Reviews
It seems that weddings are being discussed and argued over at the moment. When choosing your cake you have to consider many things. When it comes to style ask your baker. You may be surprised what is possible. Here is a display cake inspired by a Craftsy class. I can be contacted by text on 0431 173260 or @blissfulbitesaustralia
Castle cake just collected. I hope the birthday girl likes it. Thanks Mummy for giving me the chance to make such an interesting cake. Similar ord et rs can be sent to Blissful bites by text to 0431 173 260 or contact via @blissfulbitesaustralia.
Posting a picture sent by the bride's mother. A very simple cake topped with figs and grapes to which the florist added small sprigs of flowers to match the table centerpieces. The wooden stand was especially made by the Shoalhaven Heads Men's Shed.
Old age is very disappointing. I forgot the picture!
Birthday cake. Just sent off a basic 7 inch vanilla cake to a happy birthday girl. Similar cakes available from Shoalhaven Heads. 0431 173260 or @blissfulbitesaustralia.
Variation on cheesecake! Vanilla layer cake disguised as cheese complete with mice. Inspiration fron the Internet. For similar cakes contact me on 0431 173 260 or @blissfulbitesaustralia. I am in Shoalhaven Heads .
Birthdays! Just had to learn about Bey Blades. Cupcakes sent off to celebrate a 6th birthday with friends. Similar cakes can be ordered from me at Blissful Bites. 0431 173 260. @blissfulbitesaustralia.
Just finished my first "dolly" cake. Quite pleased with the result.
Candy cake! Birthday cake is great at any age but this lady wanted her cake decorated to amuse her grandchildren. It was delivered with a packet of mini oreos which needed to be put on at the last minute (a request from the youngest!).
Lots of birthday cakes this week. Here's a cake made for my sister. Happy birthday on the 15th. I guess I will have to eat it for you. South Africa is too far to send cake!
Finally managed to stop the tails falling off the horses! A simple carousel that has been growing in my mind for a while. Just a display cake but willing to take orders now I have cracked the tails. @blissfulbitesaustralia or 0431 173 260.
Gluten free, dairy free birthday cake for Julian last week. Rainbow cake with 3D trees. Thanks for the photos Liz. So glad he had a great day. PS I would never have made THAT type of warrior. Good call to buy one!.
No market today due to the wind. Gives me time to finish my jungle theme cake. Monkeys, lions, suspect giraffes and a couple of ellies.
A simple cake for a teenage girl. Just add a topper of your choice. Contact me for birthday cakes, or any cake, on Facebook or by text. 0431 173 260.
Wedding cakes are in a lot of minds at this time of year. Simple cakes can be as effective as the most elaborate creations without breaking the bank. Find a picture, match your colours and talk to your baker. The topper on this cake came from Decadence in Nowra. You can contact me through Facebook, website or text. 0431 173 260.
Lennox had a lovely birthday with a football shirt from Barcelona. Thanks for the order and the lovely pics, Hannah.
Turning 4 is a big deal. Happy birthday Jake.
Just delivered another special birthday cake.