February Delights: Wedding Cakes, Chocolate Love & Seasonal Bakes
February’s Wedding Cake Showcase at Henham Barns
Love was in the air—Cupid’s month, also hailed as the most romantic time of year—yet not many couples in the UK tie the knot over the winter period.
Our friends at Henham Barns (https://henhampark.com/weddings/henham-barns/) hosted an Open Day to demonstrate the beautiful options they offer for celebrating weddings during the colder months, and we were delighted to have been invited.
On the day, we showcased some of our three-tier wedding cakes: a semi-naked “Rose & Raspberry Bliss” and a buttercream “Floral Poetry.”
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A Taste of Rustic Autumn Bliss & Honeyed Rhubarb Reverie
We also offered the opportunity to taste our Rustic Autumn Bliss, a delicious salted pumpkin sponge harvested from our patch at the farm, filled with our homemade Arequipe caramel and whipped raw cream frosting made with local dairy from our friends at E. S. Burroughs. This was definitely the favourite! Our second seasonal tasting was the Honeyed Rhubarb Reverie, an infused raw honey sponge filled with homemade rhubarb and panela (Venezuelan sugar cane) jam, and whipped raw cream frosting.
It was a wonderful afternoon spent in the beautiful barn, surrounded by incredibly talented teams offering everything you could wish for to help make your special day truly magical. We were delighted to meet the talented photographer Emily @emilytylerphoto, who took stunning pictures of the day and our cakes! And of course, the rest of the wonderful team:
Planning and design: Victoria @inanyeventvw
Furniture and props: @arrayweddingandeventhire
Florals: Sarah @sassysfloraldesign
Tableware and linen: @banquetinghire_official
Draping: @boomtingbunting
Canapés: @bayandfigevents & @ripe.events
Bar: @mossandcotrading
Harpist: @uk_harpists
Bridal wear: @lavenderjude
Registrars: @suffolkregistrars
Venezuelan Chocolate: A Love Story in Every Bite
To bid February adieu—it is said that the way to the heart is through the stomach! We have all heard of Engagement Chicken and Marry Me Tofu, but nothing epitomises Valentine’s Day more than chocolate.
At Mili Mendez, we are confident that a delicious slice of one of our cakes could thaw even the iciest of hearts. We proudly recommend our Venezuelan Chocolate Cake Mix/Kit , crafted with the purest ingredients, including our exceptional Sur del Lago cacao. This month, our passion for chocolate took us back to visit the farmer Federico and his team to learn more about the entire production process—stay tuned for more on this in our next blog!
What’s Next? Spring, Mother’s Day & More
With March already bringing us glorious sunshine and the first signs of spring blooms, we will be back soon with exciting news about what we will be growing, fabulous Mother’s Day ideas, and more insights from my Venezuelan trip.
Stay tuned—and if you’re going to eat cake, make sure you eat good cake! 😊🍰
