D’licious Magazine

03/09/2024

// CAKE UP CLOSE //

In our Animal Kingdom issue we spoke to the amazing Heather Sherman of Art2Eat Cakes all about her absolutely breathtaking, award-winning giraffe showpiece. Find out all about Heather and how she made this outstanding creation.

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03/09/2024

// EEEK NOT LONG TO GO //

Less than 2 weeks until nominations open. Don;t miss our live on 5th September discussing all things D'licious Magazine and DMAs...

Headline sponsor Squires Kitchen

02/09/2024

// IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE! //

This month in our Animal Kingdom issue you can learn how to make this INCREDIBLE jungle themed cake with Emily Hankins Cakes and Prop Options.

This fabulously detailed tutorial will teach you:

* How to colour your tiers in an ombre green
* How to paint this fabulous jaguar
* How to paint these exotic flowers
* How to create these gorgeous cookie pops
* How to paint on acrylic tiers
* Plus loads of hints and tips to make your cake an absolute masterpiece

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If you want to learn from Emily in person - join us for our tropical themed class in February www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/classes

02/09/2024

// WHAT AWARDS ARE YOU HOPING TO SEE? //

The DMAs 2024 opens for nominations in just 13 days - eeeeek!!!

Tell us below what awards are you looking forward to / hoping to see?

Headline sponsor Squires Kitchen

01/09/2024

// LIVE 5th SEPTEMBER 9.30am //

With the DMAs 2024 officially opening on 15th September we will be going live at 9.30am on 5th September to answer any questions you might have!

In preparation for the live please post anything you want to know below.

Maybe you want to know about the process of the DMAs?

Perhaps you want to find out more about the magazine in general and how to get featured?

Anything you want to know about the awards, the magazine, anything please let us know below.

As you know I hate doing lives 🤣 so the more I have to talk about the better ❤️❤️

01/09/2024

// LAST CHANCE - DEAL ENDS AT MIDNIGHT //

Our summer sale ends at midnight tonight! Don't miss your chance to get all the back issues from January 2022 up to and including July 2024 for just £1.50 each!

That's a saving of over £100!!!!

Issues include illusion cakes, cakes using lights and sound, weddings cakes, novelty cakes and more. Plus there's lots more to D'licious than just tutorials - we have articles, features, human interest stories, competitions, cake close ups and more!

Get it now before it's too late!

https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/product-page/every-single-back-issue-for-45

01/09/2024

// THE ANIMAL KINGDOM ISSUE IS OUT NOW //

Our September issue is a step into the fabulous animal kingdom. Here's what you can find inside:

TUTORIALS
* Create the amazing Ollie Otter on the cover with Graeme Venus of Sticky Sponge
* Samaneh Karimiyan teaches you how to make the King and Queen of the jungle
* Emily Hankins Cakes and Prop Options team up to bring you an insanely good handpainted jaguar cake complete with painted cookie pops
* Sarah Theaker of Creative Cake Art Melbourne sculpts a baby orangutan
* Elza Baldzhiyska demos how to make a steampunk dragon
* Pallavi Karan creates a wild wonder celebration cake
* Miriam Pearson of Sweet Creations shows us how to make her scrummy raspberry strawberry crumble slice

FEATURES & REGULARS:
* Retha Joubert Sugar Studio tells us all about the story behind one of their most iconic cakes
* Muna Fadhil shows us her progression over the years in this month's Newbie & Now
* We see what you've been making with Squires Kitchen products
* Kate Tynan of The Cake Business Club discusses how to work less hours for more money in our A Bigger Slice business column
* We share tips from our featured experts
* Heather Sherman of Art2Eat Cakes tells us all about how she made her award-winning giraffe showpiece
* You can win a class bundle with the amazing Marc Suárez
* We feature YOUR work in our Let's Get Social feature

COLLABORATIONS:
* Steam Cakes - Steampunk Collaboration is back!
* Fight Like a Girl with The Cake Collective
* We celebrate the life of Margaret Ellis - Art of Sugar with the beautiful Margaret Ellis-Art of Sugar Collaboration

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31/08/2024

// WHO IS JOINING US AT THIS AMAZING CLASS? //

We can’t wait for this incredible class sponsored by Squires Kitchen and Prop Options.

Who is joining us and who are you most looking forward to learning from Arati Mirji Sugar Florist or Emily Hankins Cakes?

Secure your spot here: www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/classes

// FANCY A DOUBLE MASTERCLASS WITH TWO SUGAR GREATS? //

D'licious Magazine Classes in association with Squires Kitchen and Prop Options proudly bring you a stunning new class with superstars Emily Hankins of Emily Hankins Cakes and Arati Mirji of Arati Mirji Sugar Florist.

The class is half full already so don't delay!

Joining forces for the first time, DMAs Edible Painter of the Year 2023 Emily Hankins joins DMAs Sugar Floral Artist of the Year 2024 Arati Mirji to bring you this incredible two day, in-person masterclass!

Spend a full day with Emily learning how to paint gorgeous tropical flowers and birds. Using Squires Kitchen's cocoa butter and dusts, Emily will teach you how to get to grips with cocoa butter paint, how to create an array of beautiful tropical flowers / foliage, how to paint gorgeous tropical birds and how to paint on acrylic tiers and separators. You will look at how to apply the paint to get the best coverage and how to layer up your colours and shading to create a design that comes to life! You do not have to be a proficient artist to take this course – Emily will work with you in easy to follow steps to give you the confidence to let your creativity flow!

You will also get to spend another full day with sugar flower sensation Arati Mirji, who will be joining us all the way from India. Arati will show you how to create a selection of stunning, botanically correct tropical flowers using her very own florist paste. Arati will share all her tips and techniques with you to enable you to, not only make the flowers and foliage included in the curriculum, but also to transfer the knowledge successfully in making other flowers. Arati will teach detailed techniques to colour and dust the flowers and foliage in order to add depth and realism and will also be teaching how to achieve different textures and movement to ensure they look as natural and realistic as possible. Again the process will be broken into very simplified steps and techniques, which will enable even a beginner to be successful in making the flowers and foliage.

At the end of the two days you will put together your sugar flower and painted works along with your clear acrylic tier from Prop Options which is yours to keep forever! Your finished cake will be a three tier showstopping masterpiece (finished promo images to follow) and will be perfect for that cake showroom, wedding consultations or wedding shows!

This amazing TWO DAY masterclass will be held on 13th and 14th February 2025 at Holiday Inn, Wrotham, Kent, UK. Everything you need is included in the price!

Find out more or book your spot at www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/classes

Payment in installments available too.

31/08/2024

// WHEN MEL TRIED TO WRIGGLE OUT OF PRESENTING AN AWARD //

This made us laugh so much at the DMAs 2023. The moment the lovely Melanie Underwood of Cake International admitted she thought she'd said no to presenting an award only for me to correct her! Haha!

Thank you for presenting Mel. It was fabulous to have you sponsoring the Sugar Personality award last year and looking forward to you sponsoring the Best Product category this year too!

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Email [email protected]

30/08/2024

Last weekend to grab this deal!

Finishes on Sunday…

Be quick!

30/08/2024

// NO SWEARING? SHE’S CHANGED! //

The moment the lovely Danielle Crich aka The Cussing Caker won Sugar Personality of the Year at the DMAs!

Who will win this year? This one is based totally on your votes! Voting for the DMAs 2024 opens in September.

Headline Sponsor Squires Kitchen

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Email [email protected]

28/08/2024

// ANOTHER EMOTIONAL MOMEMT //

The moment the wonderful Cakes for Heroes won the Sprinkle of Kindness award.

This special award celebrated those who give back and it was so lovely to see such a deserving group win.

Headline sponsor Squires Kitchen

Will you enter this year? You can enter the Sugar Art of the Year or Beginner Sugar Art of the Year competition categories now at www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/sugarartoftheyear

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Email [email protected]

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27/08/2024

// THIS VIDEO MAKES ME LAUGH EVERY TIME //

The moment at the DMAs 2023 when my lovely dad had no idea what was going on!

Fabulous host Rosie Cake-Diva told my dad to get his camera ready and everyone would wave and cheer at him but my dad was too busy trying to find his other half in the Perfect Match game (he was Eric Morecambe and the lovely Rich from Squires Kitchen was Ernie Wise).

At least they found each other 🤣

We have new games planned for the 2024 awards. Will you be joining us?

Headline sponsor Squires Kitchen

Will you enter this year? You can enter the Sugar Art of the Year or Beginner Sugar Art of the Year competition categories now at www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/sugarartoftheyear

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Email [email protected]

27/08/2024

// DID YOU ATTEND CAKE INTERNATIONAL LAST YEAR? //

We are looking for people to interview for our upcoming Cake International supplement. If you attended Cake International last year then we would like to hear from you.

- Did you enter the competition last year?
- Maybe you just attended the show?
- Did you demo on a stand or were you involved in a collaboration?
- Was it the first time you had visited or do you go every year?
- Did you have to travel far or are you just down the road?

Whatever your level of involvement we want to hear from you! We are looking for a selection of all of the above!

Let us know by commenting on this post with a brief overview of your involvement.

We will be in touch with a selection of people to feature you and your work (if applicable) in our big pre-show mag!

26/08/2024

// DMAS T!CK3TS S[]LD {}UT//

Thank you to everyone who has bought t!ck3ts for our next DMAs in February 2025! Phase one t!ck3ts are now s[]ld {}ut!

Phase two t!ck3ts will be offered to finalists first (once they have been announced in December) and then any remaining t!ck3ts will be available for public s@le

We cannot wait to see you there.

Headline sponsor Squires Kitchen

26/08/2024

// BEGINNER SUGAR ART OF THE YEAR 2023 WINNER //

We promised to show you the amazing cake that won last year's Beginner Sugar Art of the Year at the DMAs. Here it is! Made by the amazing Koy Dolphin of Moo Cakes

Sponsored by the fabulous Yeners Way - Cake Art Tutorials, Koy walked away with her very own trophy, certificate and huge prize package thanks to this incredible work of art!

Think you can win this year? You can enter the Sugar Art of the Year or Beginner Sugar Art of the Year competition categories now at www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/sugarartoftheyear

Want to join us and Headline Sponsor Squires Kitchen at Allington Castle for the DMAs 2024? Secure your seats now: https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/.../dmas-awards-evening

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Email [email protected]

Music on video: Seaside by Not The King

25/08/2024

// BEGINNER SUGAR ART OF THE YEAR 2023 WINNER //

Meet last year's Beginner Sugar Art of the Year winner - the amazing Koy Dolphin of Moo Cakes.

After entering her piece at Cake International in November last year, Koy decided to also give the DMAs Beginner Sugar Art of the Award a shot and entered the same piece. It ended up winning the whole category! Sponsored by Yeners Way - Cake Art Tutorials, Koy not only walked away with her very own trophy and certificate but she also received a year's subscription to Yener's Way, a year's subscription to D'licious Magazine AND a 1-2-1 mentoring session with Serdar Yener himself!

Here's the moment she accepted her award. We'll share her winning piece later too!

Will you enter this year? You can enter the Sugar Art of the Year or Beginner Sugar Art of the Year competition categories now at www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/sugarartoftheyear

Want to join us and Headline Sponsor Squires Kitchen at Allington Castle for the DMAs 2024? Secure your seats now: https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/.../dmas-awards-evening

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Email [email protected]

24/08/2024

// HALL OF FAME //

The moment the fabulous Melanie Underwood of Cake International found out she was winning the Hall of Fame award thanks to our Head Judge David Close

Her acceptance speech was brilliant! And a lovely nod to her mum before the big 30th anniversary of the show she started all those years ago.

Well done Mel - highly deserved!

Want to join us and Headline Sponsor Squires Kitchen at Allington Castle for the DMAs 2024? Secure your seats now: https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/.../dmas-awards-evening

Free nominations for the DMAs 2024 open in September but you can enter the Sugar Art of the Year or Beginner Sugar Art of the Year competition categories now at www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/sugarartoftheyear

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Email [email protected]

24/08/2024

Suzanne Esper Cake School is having a super birthday sale! Head on over to check it out or just pop into her page to wish her a happy 6th online birthday 🥳🥳🥳

It's my 6th ONLINE birthday!

Happy birthday to me! 6 years ago I sold my very first online sugar flower class - called night school 1 and over 1000 students have taken this class since.

I can't tell you enough times how appreciative and grateful that you have joined 1 or all of my classes.

To celebrate this milestone I am having a MASSIVE birthday sale,
save 50% off ALL my online classes and 20% off two of the baking classes. PLUS 25% off ALL products from the shop from flower paste to dust colours, acrylics and stencils.

Every day I will showcase a class or product and i'll be arranging lots of demos over the next 2 weeks. I'll be giving away prizes and classes to those who show up. It's going to be a party after all. ❤

Discounts already applied no code needed:

Sugar Flower Courses
Single Sugar Flower Classes
Cake Basics and Decorating Classes
Baking Classes
Macarons - French and Italian
Biz templates

and 25% ALL products

Flower Paste
Sugar Flower Cutters
Dust Colours
Rolling Pin, Cel Board & Ball tools
Acrylic Flower Holders & Central Dowel Finders
Stencils

shop the classes here https://www.suzanneespercakeschool.com/all-classes
Shop the products here
https://www.suzanneespercakeschool.com/product-categories
love Suzy ###
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23/08/2024

// CUPCAKE ARTISTS OF THE YEAR 2023 //

The Cupcake Artist of the Year award 2023 went to the very deserving and mega-talented Sébastien H. Cupcake Artist. Such a genuinely lovely and humble man and he had us all giggling when he left his speech at the back of the room.

Well done Sébastien Haramendy - could not have been more pleased for you!

Want to join us and Headline Sponsor at Allington Castle for the DMAs 2024? Secure your seats now: https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/.../dmas-awards-evening

Free nominations for the DMAs 2024 open in September but you can enter the Sugar Art of the Year or Beginner Sugar Art of the Year competition categories now at www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/sugarartoftheyear

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Email [email protected]

22/08/2024

// THE BIGGEST CHEER OF THE NIGHT //

The biggest cheer of the night at the DMAs 2023 was when Emma Jayne Cake Design announced Emily Hankins Cakes as the winner of the Edible Painter of the Year award sponsored by Fractal Colors.

Highly deserved Emily Hankins - congratulations again!

Want to join us and Headline Sponsor Squires Kitchen at Allington Castle for the DMAs 2024? Secure your seats now: https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/.../dmas-awards-evening

Free nominations for the DMAs 2024 open in September but you can enter the Sugar Art of the Year or Beginner Sugar Art of the Year competition categories now at www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/sugarartoftheyear

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Edible Painter of the Year is still up for grabs too! Email [email protected]

22/08/2024

// WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN THE DMAS 2024? //

Sponsorship opportunities now available. Get involved in the fastest growing cake awards!

Headline sponsor Squires Kitchen

Email us at [email protected]

21/08/2024

// THE BEST SPEECH AWARD GOES TO //

The best presenter speech of the night at the DMAs 2023 went to the amazing Danny at Prop Options. He had us on the floor!

Want to join us and Headline Squires Kitchen at Allington Castle for the DMAs 2024? Secure your seats now: https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/.../dmas-awards-evening

Free nominations for the DMAs 2024 open in September but you can enter the Sugar Art of the Year or Beginner Sugar Art of the Year competition categories now at www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/sugarartoftheyear

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Email [email protected]

21/08/2024

// THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT SPONSOR //

Joining us again for the DMAs 2024 is the amazing Mariya's Cakes & Art who will be sponsoring the Sugar Auteur award!

Founded by Mariya Vladimirova Ozturk, Mariya's Cakes & Art has become a trusted name in the world of cake decoration, culinary arts, and sugar art exhibitions. With a fervent passion for the art of cake decorating, Mariya is a member of the Turkish National Culinary Team, a World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS) approved Judge and teaches worldwide. Her company is a source for high-quality cake decorating materials and specialises in the creation of captivating sugar art installations and exhibitions.

One of the highlights of MCA’s annual calendar is the prestigious Cake Art Bulgaria Competition. This event brings together talented Bulgarian cake decorators from all corners of the globe to showcase their creativity and skills. It's a celebration of artistry, innovation and cake decoration. This deep commitment to fostering excellence in culinary arts and promoting the talents of cake decorators worldwide makes Mariya a perfect partner for our awards and we are so thrilled to have her onboard.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards email us at [email protected]

20/08/2024

// YOU'RE ALL BEAUTIFUL //

The moment Jenny Chambers of SquareHen won the coveted Sugar Artist of the Year Award at the DMAs 2023. Sponsored by Prop Options this was the big one and everone had waited to see who would scoop the award.

Jenny's speech was priceless!

So thrilled to have .options sponsoring this award again for 2024!

Want to join us and Headline at Allington Castle for the DMAs 2024? Secure your seats now: https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/product-page/dmas-awards-evening

Free nominations for the DMAs 2024 open in September but you can enter the Sugar Art of the Year or Beginner Sugar Art of the Year competition categories now at www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/sugarartoftheyear

Fancy becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards? Sponsorship applications being accepted now. Email [email protected]

20/08/2024

// THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT SPONSOR //

Joining us again for the DMAs 2024 is the amazing Cakenote who will be sponsoring the Tutorial of the Year award!

Founded by Serdar Yener and his son Serkan, is a cake business management web application platform. At it’s core, it’s a tool you can use to visually design and price cakes. Built on the idea of itemisation, every aspect of your cake design comes with specific costing and pricing settings so you can focus on designing your cakes and let Cakenote calculate costing and selling price automatically as you add elements.

With this amazing tool you can design cakes; automatically price your cake as you design it; add your very own elements; automatically calculate the number of servings; save designs as templates; automatically calculate pricing based on volume; create orders with printable tags for easy kitchen operation, manage ingredients and recipes, visually create your own cakes and much more…

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2024 awards email us at [email protected]