Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Birthday and Wedding Anniversary Cakes: March 2008

March is the celebration time for our family. My husband's birthday on 7 March followed by our wedding anniversary on 8 March. I often tease my hubby for being so courageous to have married on International Woman's Day. Amidst flurry of activities and partying from 7 - 9 March, followed by the hectic monday mania at office, i did not get time to post the cakes which i had made for the occassions. Sometime i wish, i had more time for my hobby of making cakes but it's life and i try to indulge in creativity, when ever i can, away from daily rigmaroles of home and office.
My son wanted to present a basket full of chocolate truffles to his dad and who would he look at for turning his imagination into reality - off course, his mum. And there i was, working late night for two days to fulfill his wish ! And then, i wished to make a heart full of roses for my anniversary. So another day was spent in making it. All is sugarcraft work with madeira cakes !

Well, during these two days, what i cherished most were the phone calls and smses from the friends and relatives from India and other parts of the world. It makes one feel so complete to achieve the human bond and collect lifelong treasure of friends. Even though, it means the cellphone smudged with icing sugar or the cordless phone smeared with marzipan and fondant, when interrupted but it's a great feeling !
And now I have evergrowing circle of wonderful blogger friends and I celebrate this with you all, the first time after i entered the blogosphere in 2007.

124 comments:

  1. Amazing cakes girl. Belated birthday wishes to your hubby and lovely anniversary wishes to you both.

    Happy womens day to you too. I am at awe looking at ur cakes.

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  2. Love the heart shaped cake. Happy anniversary to you both, wish you the best of everything!:))

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  3. As usual I'm in awe of your wonderful creations! They are so beautiful.
    Happy Anniversary!

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  4. Anniversary wishes to you, Anamika! The basket of truffles is so neat.

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  5. Beautiful cakes Anamika. I love the anniversary cake a lot. Wish you a very happy anniversary,

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  6. A very Happy anniversary to you Anamika. Cake looks so beautiful . Roses looks as if they are real.

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  7. Oh mine, these 2 cakes are simply gorgeous....

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  8. Belated birthday to hubby and anniversary wishes to both of you! Nice looking cakes :). Am sure your Dear Husband enjoyed every bite of it! ;-) (wink)

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  9. Happy Anniversary. Your cakes are decorated beautifully as always.

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  10. I checked your comments and then kept looking at the roses - I can't believe they're not real!! Wow!

    I also love the idea of the basket of truffles on top of the cake, and all matching. Truly lovely idea.

    Congratulations on your anniversary, and beautiful creations.

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  11. Beautiful Cake.
    You are a reall cake artist

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  12. Hi Priya
    Thank your girl, both from my husband and myself.It means a lot..to share joy and happiness and acknowledgement. I read your post on women and agree with you fully.

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  13. Hi asha
    thank you so much..felt happy that you liked the heart..i mean heart shaped cake. Hey went over your post and loved your post of crocuses pictures and a wonderful display of begali ranna. Khub bhaalo !

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  14. Hi anamika

    tho I've been busy I still drop by to see what beautiful creations you have come up with...wanted to drop in some comments but was too tired.

    Thumbs up and Happy Anniversary.

    rgds. aunty Yochana

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  15. Thank you Margaret for your wishes and appreciating my cakes. Hey your Rocky Road to Caramellow easter eggs are tempting..tempting enough to plan a romantic getaway this easter !

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  16. Hey evoloving taste, a big thank you dear !
    And yes, the chocolate truffles disappeared immediately after the cake was cut.
    I liked your panchmeL DAL post ..quite an eye-opener.

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  17. Hi shilpa
    a big thank you for the wishes. I feel happy that you liked the anniversary cake. Thanks and i passed by your blog and loved your yoghurt chicken..quite tangy, it must have tasted !

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  18. Pooja
    Hey, thanks girl for the wishes ! Tried to make as many clourful roses as possible..one for each year..it is our 12th marriage anniversary !!!!!

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  19. Dear Ling
    Thank you and i must say..your cupcakes for the wedding has ignited new ideas in me !

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  20. Archana
    thank you dear for your wishes for my hubby and us. Yes, he loved every bite of it ! Hey, just browsed your blog and looking at your dahi vada ignited such strong cravings for it. I wish i were near you !

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  21. Belated wishes! :)

    Beautiful cakes!!

    This time I am more stuck up with something else which is cuter!..

    Ur profile pic ;)!..sweeter than the sugar toppings!!

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  22. COme over Anamika, I wish I had blogger friends close by, still trying to deal with Desi Land after 8 long years :). But loving it as well.

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  23. What an awesome cake!
    Love the choice of colour for that rose.
    Happy Anniversary to both of you.
    Happy belated birthday to your dear hubby.

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  24. I especially love the orange one. Do you dust the orange colour onto the cake or spray the colour on? If you spray the colour on, how do you do it so that the spray does diffuse thoughout the place your working, I hear that can be a problem with spraying.

    Also a big 'Thank You' for the comments you left on my blog.

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  25. wow, that deep blue cake is so beautiful!:)

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  26. Gal wonderful creation, i must agree that u should be really talented to do this ... Great job

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  27. I came long your blog when I was on my usual trip of blogosphere.I must say your creativity is awesome!

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  28. oh sorry! I forgot to say" Happy anniversary to you both"

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  29. Belated Aniversary Wishes to you both..
    As usuall Lovely cakes Anamika !!

    Both us B'day is dis month end.. It was lovely u wud make a cake for us both :) !! I'm so curious to watch and eat the cake u make :P!

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  30. Your cakes are Amazing!
    I wish you all the best,
    Anat

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  31. All ur caks look enthralling..Great u have made them at home..Seems like they are made by great professionals in cake making..keep rocking

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  32. Such beautiful cakes! Your artistry is amazing. Happy Anniversary!

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  33. These are simply splendid creations. Thanks for visiting my blog, since now I've discovered yours.

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  34. Hi anamika
    a very happy anniversary to you and a very happy birthday to your hubby..though belated, consider it as early wishes for next year. Girl, your creations are amazing. Each time its new creation and i am totally awed, as usual ! How you manage between office, home and creativity is still a big mystery to me..you are very energetic girl and hugs to you, for that !!!

    Love you

    Priya
    New Delhi

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  35. Anamika

    A very happy anniversary greetings to you and your husband. Good effort !

    Jane Du Toit
    South Africa

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  36. Anamika

    Happy Anniversary wishes ! Nice work. Appealed me.

    Take Care

    Mrs McLeod
    Durban, South Africa

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  37. Anamika

    Happy birthday wishes to your husband and happy marriage anniversary to both of you.
    Your cake works have now a reached a particular level. Congratulations !

    P Steyn
    Cape Town

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  38. Anamika Di

    Bishuun bhalo hoye che (I do hope you understand Bengali).
    Hugs and wishes to you both !

    Sagarika
    Kolkatta

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  39. Hi Soni
    You rock girl ! Bear hugs and kisses to both of you on the occassion ! About the cakes, do I need to say anything ? It is, as usual, pretty as ever !

    Neha
    N Delhi, INDIA

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  40. Wow! Those are fantastic. I LOVE the idea of the truffle bowl on top. you are so creative!!

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  41. Beautiful cakes Anamika! Happy anniversary to both of you.

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  42. Aparna
    thank your for the wishes and for words of appreciation.
    By the way, i loved your glass full of Margot's Pineapple Banana Coco smoothie. It looked tempting!

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  43. Hi caked crusader
    First of all, thank you for the wishes.
    It was my son's idea to present a basket of truffles and i had to oblige as a mother. Well, thanks again for appreciating the colour combination.

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  44. Dear Happy Cook
    Thank You, dear !
    I was at your blog and loved your oven fried potatoes.

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  45. Hi Aunty Yochana
    I always look forward to your comments. There is so much to learn from you..how to be a perfect cake maker and that too with so many variations !
    Thanks for your wishes.

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  46. Dear Bharathy
    Thank you so much for your kind and beautiful words. I am honoured.I have a wish to always stay in everyone's heart with pure and honest feelings. To be remembered as a good person, whenever i am thought of !
    Thank you, again.

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  47. Archana, keep well
    i will come near to you, one day !

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  48. Hi florence
    thanks for your wonderful wishes, both for us and my hubby. I feel happy that you liked the choice of the colours of the roses. I will keep on trying.

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  49. Dear Roz
    Thank you for your wishes.
    Well, i dont spray but either use the manual pump brush or simply a normal brush to spread the dust onto the cake.
    I dont have the spray pump, so dont know how to use it.

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  50. Hi jules
    thank you for reciprocating and leaving such wonderful words.
    I visited your blog again and loved your lamb biryani.

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  51. Hi mansi
    thank you and i feel happy that you liked the deep blue cake.

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  52. Hi cham
    thanks for visiting my blog site and i hope you like my works. I am trying and will continue to do better and better to improve !

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  53. You are ready for World Championship of Confectioners, Anamika! I wish you were my neighbour. My eldest son is going to get married in June and we need a wedding cake:)

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  54. Hi Maimoona
    Thank you for passing by an stopping to greet me with wishes. I hope we will be good blogger friends.

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  55. Thanks so much for your kind words Anamica I was speechless, did not know what to say, i visited your blog and I was amazed by the beauty of your creations I need to learn from you.
    Also I was happy because I love Africa If I have the chance to travel I would like to go to Africa and India, (where swati is she also makes amazing decorations with sugar paste)

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  56. Your cakes are always so beautiful and creative. Happy celebrations to you!

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  57. Belated Happy Anniversary to u both Anamika.. and the cakes look sooo amazing .. U are indeed an excellent *Sugarcrafter* dear..love the choice of colors..:D

    Siri

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  58. hi archy
    thanks for the wishes and your thoughts. will certainly try to make cakes for you..just tell me the dates, dear !

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  59. Dear Anat
    Thanks for passing by my blog and leaving words of appreciation. To meet an artist like you is an honour..loved your rainbow paper cut.

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  60. Your blog is a feast for the eyes, Soni. Your friends are lucky to get a friend like you. Managing your hobby along with office and home is really great.After seeing your blog, a wish to learn this art has developed, would love to teach my daughter. She likes it.
    Pls see her blog, http://littlepoetess.blogspot.com

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  61. hey divya vikram
    Thanks for passing by my blog.
    I will love to be your blogger friend. I really appreciate your words of honour. Passed by your blog and would love to see what you do with cashews and cardamom, dear !

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  62. hi lynn
    thank you and yes do really gentleman prefer blondies ?

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  63. susan
    thanks for reciprocation..will love to know you more and learn a lot..passed your blog and instantly liked your easter pizza chena..

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  64. Hi priya
    Thanks for the wishes and hugs to you..whenever i come to India..i will love to be move along with you in Delhi.

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  65. Dear Jane Du Toit
    Thank you for remembering it. I adore you.

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  66. Dear Mrs Mc Leod and Mr P Steyn
    I feel honoured. Thank you.

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  67. Hi Sagarika
    Long time..where have you been ?
    Thanks for visiting again.

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  68. Dear Neha
    Hugs for both of US...thanks ! and loved your gifts.

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  69. Dear Katie
    Thanks for dropping by and leaving me encourgaged. I love your posts and getting ready for the party made an impact.

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  70. dear daily meals
    thank you dear for your words of wishes and appreciation.

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  71. Such pretty pretty cakes.. unbelievable! Happy Anniversary!

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  72. wooooooooow..amazing cakes..This is my first visit to your blog & I loved your art. Belated happy Birhtday & Happy anniversary..

    Thanks for visiting my blog..

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  73. Wow...beautiful cake!!! The roses look amazing !!! I wouldnt want to eat the cake cos it looks so great and wouldnt want to spoil their beauty.Great job.

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  74. Dear Karin
    Thank you for acknowledgement and you honour me with your words.I feel i have to live to your expectations, always. I wish to be your blogger friend and wish to that your were my neighbour, too ! All the best for your son's marriage..and it would be great honour again to make a cake for your son in Sweden. Is there a way, it can happen !

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  75. Hi Faery
    Thank you for acknowledgement and visting my blogsite.Your words are kind and you have great humility to write like that. If I can be of any help, I am always there.
    If you visit Africa, especially Botswana, i am here.
    Yes, Swati and I know each other very well. She is good in sugarcraft.

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  76. Happy Anniversary!

    Your cake has the exact colors I chose for the roses in my garden - pinks, yellows, and apricots. I am waiting for the first blooms in the next couple weeks.

    Beautiful cake...

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  77. Anamika, you have a beautiful blog. Best Wishes to you and your family. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  78. Belated Anniversary wishes to you both!! Amazing work here Soni..Can't take my eyes off from those cakes..Wonderful..

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  79. Anamika, how ever sooo beautiful, really wonderful work, and how patience, you know is a gift! xxGloria

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  80. Anamika, I love the roses! and the
    basket so nice too. How many years you celebrated??? Im in Anniversary April 25 th, Anamika, Happy,happy Anniversary to you and your hubby!!! Gloria

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  81. A heart full of roses cake for your husband's birthday and yours anniversary - Spectacular!!!
    8 March wedding - woooow, again - Spectacular!!!
    You are Very talented;
    but please,
    try to sleep regularly!

    love & hugss

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  82. I cannot stop watching your beautiful ART!

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  83. WOW....I loved those roses...feel like eating them :D
    Awesome art is hidden in you...keep up the best work
    Cheers

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  84. OH yes Anniversary wishes to you my dear
    Cheers

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  85. The roses are a beauty, sheerly looking at them awestruck! The colors r too pretty!Wishing you (though belated) a very Happy Anniversary!

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  86. Your work just keeps getting better and better :-) Happy birthday to your hubby and happy anniversary to you both!

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  87. Hi anna
    thanks you for the wishes. Just passed by your blog and loved the cafe tibet post.

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  88. Siri
    Thank you for the wishes and loving the colour combination. I hope i keep on trying to learn more.I passed by your blog and loved the meme.

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  89. Hi seena
    Thank you for the wishes and i feel so happy to have ignited the idea of sugarcraft in frineds like you. Hey, i would love to see your daughter's first creation. I loved her blog, she has beautiful innocent thoughts and ideas which i loved. For me, a friend is a treasure and i will never part it. Well, i try to combine responsibilties with creativity..it works,you know ! I visited your blog and loved the caviar omlette.

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  90. Hey, loved your cake........... And belated B'day wishes along with Anniversary wishes to you both, too.......
    My B'day is on March 1st....... Now, waiting for that delicious cake that I missed.......

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  91. Excellent cakes Anamika!!. Belated birthday & anniversary wishes. Your cakes are very beautiful. Nice blend of colors. Love the idea of basket of truffles :-).

    Anitha

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  92. I know you are probably tired of hearing me say this but I am in awe of your talent!

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  93. Belated anniversary wises to you and the hubs!

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  94. Anamika, belated wishes for your anniversary. Hope you had a good one - and the blue creation (basket of truffles) is gorgeous.

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  95. gorgeous cakes, loved the roses! A hug from Panama!
    Melissa

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  96. Hi Laavanya
    Thanks for passing by and the wishes. Do keep passing by whenever you can and loved your microwave mushroom biryani.

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  97. Hi Trupti
    Thanks for the acknowledgement. and thanks for the wishes,too. I visited your blog and loved your latest post on Dry Ridge Gourd Skin Chutney.

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  98. Hi homecooked
    thank you so much...hey the inner beauty is what we want..the taste to linger on..the outer beauty will fade, isn't it after some time !

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  99. hey lori
    what a coincidence about the colours - pink, yellow and apricot for the roses in your garden ! do send me a picture when it blooms, eh ! Thanks for the wishes and loved your reuben sandwich.

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  100. Hi Sra
    Thanks for the acknowledgement and passing by to put some words and wishes. I loved your post on tranquility.

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  101. hey maya
    thank you dear for your wishes! I must say your burnt garlic and zucchini soup is very interesting.

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  102. Hi Gloria
    Thank you so much for the wishes. And also for your words of appreciation.I feel so honoured, you know ! I am at awe with your latest post on almonds tortini.
    Well, this was our 12th marriage anniversary. Will wait till 24th april for the celebrations !

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  103. Dear Terri
    Thank you so much for the wishes. Hey can't wait to try the cola chicken wings.

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  104. Hi krystyna
    thanks for your comment and wishes.
    Hey there is joy in keeping late hours, especially for the loved ones, as you know, isnt it !

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  105. Dear dawn
    Thanks you for the wishes.I feel happy to be your blogger friend.

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  106. Hi anthony
    When you are sorrounded by positive thoughts and good friends, you improve, isnt it! Thanks for your comments and wishes.

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  107. Hi kalpana
    First of all, a belated happy birthday wishes to you. You, too are a piscean, eh ! Will make a cake for you, next year, yaar.
    Thanks for the wishes.

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  108. Hi Anitha
    Thanks for your wishes and comments. I love your buttercream icing neatness.

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  109. Hi cynthia
    Thank you.The basket of wishes is not complete without your comment.

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  110. Hi madhumita
    thank you dear for your wishes and comments.

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  111. Anniversary wishes to you, Anamika!What stunning creations I am so in awe of your talents!!

    Rosie x

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  112. Dear Melissa
    Thank you so much for the hugs..it felt warm and comfortable. I love being a blogger frined of yours.

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  113. Dear Rosie
    Thank you so much for your wishes.I always look forward to your comments and always admire your posts, where i always learn new things.

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  114. Wow!! I'm so glad that you posted on our blog, so that I could find your blog! You do absolutely amazing work with sugar. LOVE all of the cakes, my son would love the farm animals cake, and my daughter the mermaids. :) You do a great job with both formal cakes & fun kid's cakes. Beautiful work! I can't wait to see what else you will do. Happy Belated Anniversary withes to you! :)

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  115. Hi jeanine
    Thank you so much for your reciprocation and wishes. I feel happy that your daughter and son liked my cakes.I am working on a formal wedding cake, will soon post the picture.

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  116. I am new to your site, and have found it amazing. Just started doing wedding cakes and is self teaching thru books. I was wondering if you can give me some receipies for your fruit cakes and how to begin learning the sugarcraft

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  117. Hie i am so blown away by the blue cake it is so lovely infact i think i have copied some of your designs for the wedding cakes i have done so far you really have talent and thanks for sharing ideas by Scott Wooley i have actualy bought flower cutters and DVDs online and cant wait to use them.KEEP IT UP

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  118. Hie i am so blown away by the blue cake it is so lovely infact i think i have copied some of your designs for the wedding cakes i have done so far you really have talent and thanks for sharing ideas by Scott Wooley i have actualy bought flower cutters and DVDs online and cant wait to use them.KEEP IT UP

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  119. Hie i am so blown away by the blue cake it is so lovely infact i think i have copied some of your designs for the wedding cakes i have done so far you really have talent and thanks for sharing ideas by Scott Wooley i have actualy bought flower cutters and DVDs online and cant wait to use them.KEEP IT UP

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Your every message, thought or an idea makes me wiser on my sugar trail for perfection !