So last Wednesday was supposed to be my "Take your daughter to work day" but as my dad was away snowmobiling in Finland, I asked Angel if I could come to her (as you know if you read my previous posts she runs a business called the Vintage Patisserie)
My day started with an early wake up of 6, and then a train journey with my wonderful mum, of which we laughed most of the way! Once at Waterloo we had a quick cuppa and then set off trying to work our way around the London Underground. After many tiring runs, getting off at the wrong stop, and getting lost in the estate Angel lives in, we finally arrived.
Her home is wonderful- I have never seen such a beautifully arranged home in my life. It's stunning with all her crockery on display, and many other darling little vintage pieces. And I even got to see her partner Dick- The father out of the Hungry Sailors! It was honestly very exciting for me and my mum- as we are both huge fans of the show. After I had met the rest of the VP (vintage patisserie) gang, I saw my mum off, as she began a tiring journey of her own through London. Immediately I was sat down in front of a stunning little dressing table with gorgeous rectangular mirrors on and was done up by Lauren- one of the fab vp women- And soon after having a private step-by-step tutorial my hair looked stunning. With my Tiny Baker apron in one hand, and my excitement contained in my pocket, I moved onto the next thrilling chapter of the day.
I first went up to the kitchen with Lauren, and was told of my checklist for the day. First we were going to make three different lots of personalised chocolates. After printing out the different designs onto edible ink we began to temper the chocolate and clean the moulds. I was allowed to make a batch for myself- and guess what I had printed onto them? The tiny baker:D About an hour later the chocolate was ready so we poured it into the moulds carefully then voila! They were done and were put into the fridge to set.
Then we began the chocolate cake toppings. We melted chocolate in a pan and then smeared it onto the edible ink pictures, covered with a template, and then popped them in the fridge too. Next was probably one of my favourite bits- when we made the rose chocolate truffles. They were YUM. Whilst making them into little truffly balls I realised I had made a few too small -and so of course I couldn't waste them and tucked in happily!
Next was lunch, where I was taken to the cutest little restaurant by the river- called the Pavilion. One sausage sandwich later and a good gossip, and I was ready to work! Once back I cracked on with the chocolates and the cake toppings of which looked amazing. Then, to my delight, Angel let me help with writing a few intro's for a few of the recipes in her next book! Then to top it all Angel gave me and mum a lift to the train station in her old red cab!
Basically it was the best day ever, and the train journey back I couldn't stop smiling:D
First I'd like to say thank you to Angel- for having me! Please check out the vintage patisserie website
And then to my wonderful mum- for taking me there and then having to be on her own for most of the day wandering about London. Love you ma!
Much Love
The Tiny Baker(: xoxo
My day started with an early wake up of 6, and then a train journey with my wonderful mum, of which we laughed most of the way! Once at Waterloo we had a quick cuppa and then set off trying to work our way around the London Underground. After many tiring runs, getting off at the wrong stop, and getting lost in the estate Angel lives in, we finally arrived.
Her home is wonderful- I have never seen such a beautifully arranged home in my life. It's stunning with all her crockery on display, and many other darling little vintage pieces. And I even got to see her partner Dick- The father out of the Hungry Sailors! It was honestly very exciting for me and my mum- as we are both huge fans of the show. After I had met the rest of the VP (vintage patisserie) gang, I saw my mum off, as she began a tiring journey of her own through London. Immediately I was sat down in front of a stunning little dressing table with gorgeous rectangular mirrors on and was done up by Lauren- one of the fab vp women- And soon after having a private step-by-step tutorial my hair looked stunning. With my Tiny Baker apron in one hand, and my excitement contained in my pocket, I moved onto the next thrilling chapter of the day.
I first went up to the kitchen with Lauren, and was told of my checklist for the day. First we were going to make three different lots of personalised chocolates. After printing out the different designs onto edible ink we began to temper the chocolate and clean the moulds. I was allowed to make a batch for myself- and guess what I had printed onto them? The tiny baker:D About an hour later the chocolate was ready so we poured it into the moulds carefully then voila! They were done and were put into the fridge to set.
Then we began the chocolate cake toppings. We melted chocolate in a pan and then smeared it onto the edible ink pictures, covered with a template, and then popped them in the fridge too. Next was probably one of my favourite bits- when we made the rose chocolate truffles. They were YUM. Whilst making them into little truffly balls I realised I had made a few too small -and so of course I couldn't waste them and tucked in happily!
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| my personal chocolates! |
Next was lunch, where I was taken to the cutest little restaurant by the river- called the Pavilion. One sausage sandwich later and a good gossip, and I was ready to work! Once back I cracked on with the chocolates and the cake toppings of which looked amazing. Then, to my delight, Angel let me help with writing a few intro's for a few of the recipes in her next book! Then to top it all Angel gave me and mum a lift to the train station in her old red cab!
Basically it was the best day ever, and the train journey back I couldn't stop smiling:D
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| Me, Angel and Dick(: |
And then to my wonderful mum- for taking me there and then having to be on her own for most of the day wandering about London. Love you ma!
Much Love
The Tiny Baker(: xoxo
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