Rose Kentish Kitchen: Birthday Bake

Monday, 29 November 2010

Birthday Bake

Making a few cakes for my friend Emma's birthday party last weekend I got a little carried away....

I absolutely love making and icing little cup cakes! The recipe for the cup cakes is so simple and works every time... I'm not sure when it arrived in my possession but it really never fails: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp fine salt, 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup whole milk. Blend all the ingredients together and cook at 180 degrees until cooked. About 10-15 mins. Check if they are done by spiking with a skewer. If it comes out clean then they are cooked.

Dark chocolate cupcake with Italian butter cream icing and edible glitter

Little coconut fancies with Italian butter cream icing and below with Belgian chocolate icing. The recipe is one I learnt while working for Rosie at her deli cafe. Get the recipe from her book; i even get a little mention ...!

It's all about the edible glitter!

2 comments:

Rosie Lovell29 November 2010 at 18:45
that last one is INCREDIBLE rose! you have some superior icing skills there!
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Rose Kentish Kitchen30 November 2010 at 14:18
Thanks lovely! xx
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How It Began

I started out cooking at a very early age. My parents are both very accomplished in the kitchen; my mother is master of pastries, cakes and desserts and my father (although he could ruin even a simple trifle) is a real savory gourmet. At every possible opportunity I shadowed them in the kitchen, helping stir mixtures, taste sauces and plan menues. It was a real moment of achievement when, at the age of 9 my dad let me make and season the gravy for the Sunday lunch.
My very first job was at a French restaurant in my local town. Every saturday I peeled the langoustines and helped prep salads before being pot-wash for the evening. The close environment, the heat, the freshly prepared dishes so beautifully presented, and the colourful language used by Fabrice, (owner and head chef now running this restaurant and hotel in the south of france), was both exciting and intense. I loved being a part of that machine.
Since then I have worked in many restaurants both front and back of house, from chef to barmaid. Having completed my degree in opera and vocal studies I moved to Florence for a month to continue my singing and stayed two years. Working in local Italian kitchens and bars I immersed myself in the Italian passion for food. Their appetite for fresh, local, seasonal produce and simple, uncomplicated dishes really inspired me and forms a huge part of the way I cook today.

The Catering

It had long been my desire to start catering privately for people in their own homes so two years ago I set up my own catering company.

Based primarily in London and Oxfordshire I provide fine food for canapé & bowl food receptions, large party buffets, gourmet barbecues, weddings, private dinner parties

wine & food tasting events

Each event uses seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients. I work closely with customers when devising menus to make sure I offer a unique and bespoke service, as well as organising all waiting staff and equipment hire.

Working in collaboration with Jack Chaddock, of MARC Fine Wines I am also able to offer a wine matching service.

For more information about the catering including menu options, canape lists, testimonials, and online inquiry forms please visit my website www.rosekentishkitchen.com. Alternatively please email me at rosekentish@gmail.com.