Author: Mama Bear

The joy of giving

 This year some of our girls decorated Christmas boxes to fill with treats for their siblings.      Even though it took a little time and patience on my part, I was touched to see the love and care each child showed as they made their special gifts.           May your… Read More

Christmas Tidings

I love Christmas.   I love the opportunity to create a beautiful table setting,   make food that we wouldn’t normally eat,  and use it all to honour the One who gave us  the very first Christmas.     This year our firstborn son is doing an overseas mission trip throughout the summer holidays.  As he… Read More

Any excuse!

More visitors………more cupcakes!!!    Any excuse to whip up butter and sugar and make something gorgeous!   These beautiful flowers were so much fun to make.  I love the yellow sanding sugar sprinkled on top.    Orange and coconut  cupcakes with orange cream cheese icing.    Delicious !           

Summer Blooms (or Bloomin’ Summer!!)

I have a confession to make. A very unpopular confession.   I don’t like Summer!!!   I REALLY don’t like Summer. Can’t stand it.   When you live in one of the most beautiful coastal communities in Australia, this  is quite a difficult position to hold!! The beaches are gorgeous and everyone, it seems, lives for… Read More

Red Poppies

This week we had some  wonderful old friends visit from the Blue Mountains. We had not seen each other for years. Such an occasion required some very extraordinary cupcakes!   Orange and poppy seed with orange cream cheese frosting.   Absolutely delicious!     What a fantastic day we had together!    

As unto the Lord

  Last week our church held a dedication service for five families.    I could not resist creating  some beautiful biscuits.                   Or making a  special Dedication cake.    Jesus said,   ” Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,  for the kingdom of… Read More

Brimming with Roses.

Here it is, my beautiful Mother’s birthday cake!! It is called  Brimming with Roses.     Happy 70th Birthday Mum, and  Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Mum and Dad.   You are the BEST!!