Welcome to the Blog by Faye Palmqvist
For home bakers who care about flavour, technique, and quality.
This space is for curious, passionate bakers who want more than just instructions — they want to understand the why behind every great bake.
Here you’ll find clean-ingredient baking tips, flavour-focused recipes, expert techniques, and ingredient insights — all crafted to help you bake with confidence and intention.
Baking in a small kitchen can be a challenge, but with a few clever storage solutions, you can maximize every inch of space and keep your baking essentials organized.
For years, I ran my home baking bu...
Choosing the right flour is one of the most important decisions a baker can make. Whether you're baking light sponge cakes, flaky pastry, or chewy sourdough, understanding flour protein content, milli...
If your buttercream splits, pipes too soft, or just won’t whip smooth — your butter could be the reason.
As a pastry chef, I see this problem all the time: great home bakers struggling because of poo...
Brownies are a beloved dessert, but even experienced bakers can run into problems when trying to achieve the perfect texture, flavour, and appearance. Whether you’re looking for a fudgy centre, a crac...
Creating a crisp, elegant tart shell is one of the most essential skills in French pastry. A well-made shell holds your filling beautifully, delivers texture contrast, and elevates every bite. Whether...
A cake cutting guide is essential for ensuring that you get the correct number of servings from a cake, especially for different sizes and shapes. Here is a comprehensive guide for cutting round cakes...
Choosing the right cake board and box size is one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of presenting and transporting your cakes.
The wrong board size can make your cake look awkward ...
I have had a lot of practice at making cupcakes! I am not exaggerating when I say that I have baked thousands and thousands of cupcakes. I have made them for all sorts of events and occasions from ki...
When it comes to baking, understanding how sponge cakes and their ideal fillings work together will elevate your cakes from simple bakes to show-stopping creations.
👉 In this guide, you’ll learn:
✅ H...
Starting a home baking business in the UK is an exciting opportunity to turn your passion for baking into a profitable venture. However, it requires careful planning and adherence to food safety regul...
Over the past few years, mini loaf cakes have been rising in popularity — and it’s easy to see why.
They’re especially popular in the USA, where many bakers now struggle to get hold of mini loaf tins...
Is there anything better than biting into a perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie?
For many of us, cookies aren’t just a treat — they’re comfort and nostalgia. But even though they seem simple, ba...
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