Anyone in Melbourne (or Victoria really), will know we've had some bizzaro weather lately. Yesterday for example, it rained all day... Which in November is just a little bit silly. It's not cold, just wet, crazy wet. Yet this morning, I still got up at 6:30 as planned, so I would have time to check out the Mulgrave Makers Market before my brunch date. Needless to say, it was dreary, wet, overcast and generally perfect weather for being snuggled up at home in. However, without fail, every stall owner I spoke to this morning was full of cheer, warmed by coffee and eager to chat. Although I bought very little, it was a great experience to be out amongst this wonderful community of crafters/ makers/ farmers who were obviously keen and passionate about what they do. I can only hope it's all year cheer, and not just saved for the festivities all too soon to come!
On another, completely different note, I'm experimenting a bit more with my cupcake flavours in anticipation of my first market in only 2 weeks.... Just a fortnight away! Although I'm insanely excited, I'm also a wee bit overwhelmed when I think of it too much. I guess I have set myself pretty high standards for service after my experience this morning! This afternoon I've done my first white chocolate mud cupcakes with raspberries, and I can't wait to try them once they've cooled down a little!
This is the final product... Simple decoration of some icing sugar and drizzed with melted white chocolate...
I recently inherited this cake stand - would you believe it's a Royal Albert? My nana gave it to me in a recent cleanout, apparently noone else wanted it because of the orange plastic on the handle and also the base. I couldn't believe my luck :)
