In speaking to a friend
of mine who is very
much involved in the
craft industry in the
U.K., I discovered
cake decorating is
the number one craft
in the country. Who
knew? From a country
with millions of sheep
roaming in all directions,
one would think knitting
might have the upper
hand, but not the case.
ENGLAND
Every year, there are
no less than four
major cake shows that
provide some of the
most extraordinary
opportunities for cake
lovers to dive into their craft. Whether
your focus is decorating or simply
making cakes, there is something for
everyone at these shows.
The largest of them is in London, Cake
International, where visitors will find
over 100 vendors offering everything
from latest cake pans and piping
bags to cupcake recipes
and decorating techniques.
Classes and workshops are
also available during the
show, from beginners to the
more advanced, all taught by
master cake experts.
Of all the shows and
conventions I have ever
attended, there is no question,
this is the sweetest one of
all. Be sure to check out our
England tour next year and
travel with us as we visit not
only visit the largest cake show
in England, but also take cake
decorating workshops from the
U.K.’s top chefs.
For those of you who have never decorated
cakes at all, maybe you will consider our
“beginners” craft cruise to Norway or the
Caribbean, where cake decorating is one of
the workshops we will offer!
takes the cake
BY: JIM WEST