Cake and Cookie Decorating Resource in the UK

Over on my other blog I get a lot lot lot of questions from overseas readers (I’m in the US, so “overseas” meaning “not in the US”) about where to find supplies. Recently I had a reader from South America contact me for tips on finding supplies so she could stock up while visiting the US. Please know I so very much appreciate that we have these big craft stores in every city, large and small, filled with cake and cookie decorating supplies. And for that which isn’t in the craft store, we have cake decorating stores. And a kajillion US-based online resources with minimal shipping costs for the rest. So when I was sent a link to a cake and cookie decorating resource in the UK, I had to check it out for all you crafty folks over there, knowing that finding supplies is the trickiest part of edible crafting for much of the world.

I can’t give firsthand ordering experience, but based on the web site, I’m pretty impressed. The Cake Decorating Company is located in Nottingham, UK and they ship throughout the UK quickly and inexpensively, it seems. They have everything you need: edible icing sheets, cookie cutters, chocolate and candy making supplies, sprinkles and sanding sugar, baking cups, and so much more. They have all the hard-to-find, not-even-in-craft-store items that I use: The Americolor Gourmet Writers, Merckens candy melts and lollipop sticks for cake pops, Americolor soft gel pastes (the best food coloring ever)… The FooDoodler fine line pens that I use and love are not available yet, but the shop notes that if buyers want these, they will do their best to get them. Pretty impressive and in tune to their clientele. The items I listed are some of the most coveted and difficult to find outside the US. So thumbs up on this resource, UK crafters. Find them HERE. If anyone orders, feel free to let me know how it goes!

A quick, creamy breakfast with fresh fruit added on top

Smoothie bowls are one of those beautiful breakfasts that feel healthy and a little indulgent at the same time. Thick, cold, creamy, and pretty enough that you almost don’t want to eat them… almost.

The Ninja Slushie Maker takes all the effort out of it.
Instead of dealing with frozen fruit bricks or blenders that complain loudly, you simply mix your yoghurt base, chill it, and let the Ninja turn it into the perfect thick smoothie-bowl texture — no ice required.

If you are like me and come addicted to these smoothie bowls then you will want to invest in these double walled bowls, this is my favorite brand and these have been great.

Then you top it with your fresh fruit afterwards so the bowl stays thick, cold, and spoon-worthy.

It’s easy, quick, and a lovely way to start the day.

Why Yoghurt Works So Well in the Ninja Slushie Maker

Yoghurt freezes into a silky, firm slush — similar to soft-serve but healthier and lighter. Because the machine creates the icy texture itself (instead of relying on ice cubes), the mixture never becomes watery or gritty.

Just smooth, cold, creamy perfection you can decorate to your heart’s content.

The Basic Yoghurt Slush Base

Once you learn this base recipe, you can create endless flavour combinations.

Ingredients

2 cups plain or Greek yoghurt, chilled
½–1 cup milk of your choice (just enough to loosen the mixture)
1–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Method

Stir all ingredients together until smooth.
Chill the mixture in the fridge until very cold.
Pour the chilled mixture into the Ninja Slushie Maker.
Blend on the slush setting until thick, creamy, and icy.
Spoon into a bowl and add your fruit and toppings.

This base has enough body to hold granola, berries, and nut butter without sinking.

Topping Ideas (Add These After Blending)

Fresh Fruit

Strawberries
Blueberries
Banana slices
Mango
Kiwi
Peaches

Crunchy Toppers

Granola
Toasted coconut
Chopped nuts
Cacao nibs

Extras

Honey drizzle
Peanut butter
Chia seeds
Freeze-dried fruit crumbs

Easy Flavour Variations

Berries & Cream Smoothie Bowl

Use vanilla yoghurt as your base. Top with raspberries, strawberries, and a sprinkle of granola.

Tropical Coconut Bowl

Add a splash of coconut milk to the base. Top with mango, pineapple, kiwi, and toasted coconut flakes.

Chocolate Yoghurt Bowl

Mix 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder into the base. Top with banana slices and a peanut-butter drizzle.

Meal-Prep Tip

Prepare the yoghurt base the night before and store it in small jars.
In the morning, just pour one jar directly into the Ninja Slushie Maker and you’ve got a thick, cold, ready-to-top breakfast in minutes.

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