Grandpa's Journal

How to Soak Fruit for the Richest, Most Flavourful Christmas Cake

How to Soak Fruit for the Richest, Most Flavour...

How to Soak Your Fruit for the Richest Flavour One of the most important steps in creating a truly rich, moist Christmas cake happens before you even switch on the...

How to Soak Fruit for the Richest, Most Flavour...

How to Soak Your Fruit for the Richest Flavour One of the most important steps in creating a truly rich, moist Christmas cake happens before you even switch on the...

A rustic kitchen scene showing a bag of Grandpa’s Cakes Luxury Mixed Fruit surrounded by festive baking ingredients

From Soaked to Spectacular: The Fruit That Make...

From Soaked to Spectacular: The Fruit That Makes Your Christmas Cake Shine

From Soaked to Spectacular: The Fruit That Make...

From Soaked to Spectacular: The Fruit That Makes Your Christmas Cake Shine

A three-tier iced wedding fruit cake on a silver stand, decorated with fresh flowers, set outdoors at a summer wedding reception.

Handmade Wedding Cakes: A Timeless Centrepiece

The Timeless Tradition of Wedding Cakes: More Than Just Dessert A wedding cake is far more than a sweet treat served at the end of the evening. It’s a centrepiece,...

Handmade Wedding Cakes: A Timeless Centrepiece

The Timeless Tradition of Wedding Cakes: More Than Just Dessert A wedding cake is far more than a sweet treat served at the end of the evening. It’s a centrepiece,...

Newlywed couple smiling beside a two-tier wedding fruit cake on a silver stand, topped with pink roses.

The Wedding Fruit Cake Revival: Why Tradition i...

When planning a wedding, every choice tells a story. From flowers to favours, couples today are leaning into what feels personal, meaningful — and lasting. That’s why more brides and...

The Wedding Fruit Cake Revival: Why Tradition i...

When planning a wedding, every choice tells a story. From flowers to favours, couples today are leaning into what feels personal, meaningful — and lasting. That’s why more brides and...

A woman in a beige apron spraying brandy onto a freshly baked fruitcake sitting on a cooling rack in a modern kitchen, with a bottle of brandy on the counter.

How to Feed a Wedding Cake with Brandy or Rum: ...

When it comes to creating a memorable wedding day experience, the cake plays a pivotal role. If you're considering a traditional fruit cake, the act of "feeding" the cake with...

How to Feed a Wedding Cake with Brandy or Rum: ...

When it comes to creating a memorable wedding day experience, the cake plays a pivotal role. If you're considering a traditional fruit cake, the act of "feeding" the cake with...

Victorian woman in apron decorates a two-tier wedding cake with piped icing while another prepares ingredients near a hearth in a rustic kitchen.

The Royal Origins of the Wedding Fruit Cake

The wedding cake is more than a sweet treat — it’s a symbol of joy, unity, and tradition. And when it comes to tradition, few cakes have a story as...

The Royal Origins of the Wedding Fruit Cake

The wedding cake is more than a sweet treat — it’s a symbol of joy, unity, and tradition. And when it comes to tradition, few cakes have a story as...