I am over at https://happinessbetweentails.com/ with a guest post about how to make peonies out of fondant or sugar dough. da-Al has a wonderful blog with a variety of posts and podcasts so do go over and have a look around.
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Staying home makes me hungry! How about you? And when I get hungry, my first thoughts are of sweets! Cute ones are all the more enticing…
South African author Robbie Cheadle hosts a blog, has an author page on Goodreads, and Tweets from Johannesburg. For all ages, she writes books and contributes to anthologies. There are her “Sir Chocolate” children’s books (co-authored with her son, Michael Cheadle), and her middle-grade “Silly Willy” series. And there is her preteen/young adult fictionalized bio about her mom’s World War II childhood in England, along with a book of poetry co-authored with Kim Blades. As Roberta Eaton Cheadle, she’s venturing into supernatural and horror stories for adults and young adults, the first titled, “Through the Nethergate.”
Robbie (Roberta) Cheadle writes, blogs, and videos for all ages from South Africa.
“How to make fondant (sugar dough/paste) peonies” by Robbie Cheadle
My husband’s birthday is approaching, and I wanted to make something special to mark the day, especially as we are likely to still be in some form of COVID-19 lockdown. I decided to make peonies in a dark pink and dust the outer petals with edible gold.
Making the peonies was quite a challenge, as I wanted to get the shape right. Peony petals curl inwards, which means that each layer must be allowed to dry completely inside a correctly sized bowl-shaped container. I made these containers out of tin foil, which I pleated and folded to fit the four different stages of the petals.
Continue reading here: https://happinessbetweentails.com/2020/05/20/sheltering-cute-food-time-guest-post-r-cheadles-fondant-peonies/
Great peonies. Your fondant creations are always great and so are your interviews and guest posts.
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Thank you, Bella, that is very nice of you. Hugs.
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Hugs
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Thank you for giving me more info about how to keep your fondant fresh, Robbie!
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My pleasure, Miriam. Thanks for visiting.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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You are the Michelangelo of fondant, Robbie. This is incredible.
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Thank you, Jill, you are very kind.
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They are very cute peonies, Robbie.
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Thank you, Norah. I was pleased with them although this was my second attempt. I wasn’t happy with the first.
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We can’t expect to get everything right on the first try. 🙂
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so cute!!
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Thank you, Beth.
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Beautiful! I admit, there’s no way I have the talent or patience to even attempt it, lol.
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Thank you, Teri. I find this art very relaxing. I am working really hard to get my book edited by the end of May so it can go to my editor. I haven’t had much time for this for the last week or so.
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I appreciate that you took time to explain how to make these but really, Robbie, it just ain’t gonna happen over here in California. I’ll just have to enjoy yours!
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Not everyone likes this sort of thing, Jacquie. I don’t know anyone else who does fondant art like this.
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Terrific post, Robbie.
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Thank you, John.
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Love your “food art”, Robbie!
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Thank you, John.
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A fantastic instructional Robbie. I admire your creativity. I couldn’t do it, lol. I still can’t even colour in the lines. 🙂 x
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Hi Debby, fondant art is quite exacting if you are making flowers but the figures are different and it is much easier to experiment with shapes.
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Thanks Robbie. 🙂
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These are amazing! Thank You for sharing it!
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My pleasure, I am glad you enjoyed this post.
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I’m in awe of your artistry, Robbie. I am rather clumsy and have little patience, but thanks for explaining this, and especially for sharing it with you. They are beautiful.
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Thank you, Olga. The flowers do require a lot of patience to make. The figurines are much easier. I am glad you enjoyed this post.
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I hope your husband gets to enjoy his birthday, despite the lockdown…I am sure your husband will appreciate all the work that went into this!
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Hi Jim, we are planning a bit of a party with a nice meal tomorrow evening and this cake. I think it will be fun.
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Sounds like a good plan. Have fun!
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You are a very talented artist, a writer, a lovely mother and so much more, Robbie. Loved the peonies and what an awesome colour. Thank you dear always for your wonderful share, da-AL.
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Thank you, Kamal. These peonies were a lovely challenge and I enjoyed making them.
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You are always welcome dear Robbie ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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so glad you reblogged it — & especially that you let me post it on my site — many thanks again, dear Robbie!
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Thank you for hosting me da-Al. I loved meeting some of your blogging friends. I like to re-blog so that my friends can visit your site and get to know you too.
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Great share! One of my favorite flowers. 🙂
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Thank you, Jay. I’ve never seen a real one so it was a bit of a challenge to make these from pictures.
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I thought it was quite good.
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Wow! Terrific post, Robbie.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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