So it was probably inevitable I would enrol on a cake course at Divertimenti. The instructor, Sarah Benjamin (in the pink sweater), was not only incredibly knowledgeable--I picked up some super baking tips--but so lovely and patient with all my fumbling.
As usual, I was simply hopeless in the classroom. At one point I actually spilled an entire bowl of ground almonds over her! So no matter how well I do at home, I quite obviously have no hope of ever graduating from pastry school.
The tart in progress on the table above is a raspberry plum linzer tart. We also made a passionfruit and lime curd tart, a flourless chocolate cake, and a classic Victoria sponge:
My top sponge layer suffered some serious slippage on the Tube on the way home, but luckily it scooted right back into place. Hopefully the remainder fared better on the journey to G's office this morning!
We definitely do not eat enough cake around here.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good deal of baking to pack into one day - you find the most wonderful courses Kristina.
ReplyDeleteLucky G - cake for lunch - such decadence!
ReplyDeleteYour cake looks delicious! And where do you find all the info for these wonderful courses? You're always off trying something new....good for you.
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what a fantastic day!
ReplyDeleteI'm quite envious! Courses like that don't seem to happen here, up North, and we must muddle along teaching ourselves. The Lovely Son went back to London by rail, bearing a large baked cheesecake - now that's a nightmare to pack securely!
ReplyDeleteI seriously wish I was your neighbour! I'd be at your door, teacup in hand every time I smelled baking.
ReplyDeleteI don't see many New Year dieting going on here in Blogland!
ReplyDeleteGood thing too...
Oh my - we have a Divertimenti nearby now. I wonder if they run courses. Hmmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely, I am always envious of the courses you do and this one particularly tickles my fancy.
ReplyDeletewhat a brilliant course.
ReplyDeleteah the advantages of living in the big city!!