Thursday, 11 March 2010

Stylish Cupcake Design Aprons & Oven Mitts

Unless you've been living under a cake decorating rock for the past year, cupcakes are the new craze. We'll be adding plenty of new cupcake and bakeware products over the next week, but to start off what better to bake cupcakes in, than a cupcake apron?

Cupcake design betty style apron.
840mm (33") high x 880mm (34¾") wide

Form fitting & flirtatious, these Betty style aprons are the perfect kitchenwear! Constructed in a lightweight 100% cotton fabric.
Only £14.99 - Click Here For More Information


Or what better to remove you freshly baked cupcakes from the oven than cupcake design oven mitts?



Cupcake design oven mitt.
330mm (12¾") high

Constructed in 100% cotton fabric outer.
Only £4.99 each - Click Here For More Information

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

Double Sided Food Pens


We're now stocking a new and exciting range of double sided food pens.


These 2 sided, quick-drying food pens have a thick and thin nib, allowing you to work on whatever scale you require, from bold colour work right down to the intricate details of a model!

The pens let you write, draw and add detail including lipstick or eye lashes to a model or logos and sponsors to your favourite team shirts, the possibilities are endless.

They're suitable for vegetarians, Kosher, Halal and are GM free!!!

With 23 to choose from you're sure to find the colour you need.

Monday, 1 March 2010

Moist Carrot & Raisin Cake Recipe

Carrot & Raisin Cake:

Makes 2 x 1lb loaves.
  • 250g carrot; peeled & grated
  • 110g raisins
  • 170g light muscovado sugar; sifted
  • 170g vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs; beaten
  • 140g self-raising flour
  • 1½ level teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 good grating of nutmeg
  • 1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Optional Topping:

Want to make less? Simply half the ingredients for a single loaf.


Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/ Gas 4).
Whisk together the sugar & oil, then whisk in the eggs.


Step 2:
Sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg & bicarbonate of soda.
Fold this into the mixture using a wooden spoon.


Step 3:
Stir in the carrots and raisins and combine thoroughly.


Step 4:
Tip equal quantities of the mixture into parchment lined 1lb loaf tins and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 30-40 mins, or until well risen and firm to the touch.


Step 5:
Place the tin on a wire rack to cool for 30mins, then carefully invert the cakes on the wire rack to cool completely.

Topping Suggestion:
To make the frosting, sift the icing sugar into a bowl add the lemon juice and beat until smooth.
Pour over the cooled cakes and allow to drizzle down the sides.

Friday, 12 February 2010

Product Reviews

In our effort to keep you topped up with important information and details on every product we sell, our new website has the added feature of product reviews.


Simply navigate to any product on our online store. Click the "Product Information" button, from here you can see product details and larger images.



The box on the above is where you find all the information on each product, the box is also tabbed to save space. To access the reviews simply click the reviews tab.

The contents and possibly size of the information box will now change. The reviews tab will be highlighted and the last 5 reviews for this product can now be seen. If an item has more than five reviews and you want to read them all then simply click the link that says how many reviews there are in total (eg. "7 Reviews".) In this case this product has yet been reviewed by any of our customers.

 

If you have experience using the product why not let other users know what it was like, how easy it was to use, if it tasted nice or whether you know any tips that might help other people get the most out of it.
Writing a review is simple, firstly click the "Be the first!" or "Write a review" link (which ever is applicable.)


 

Then simply fill out the appropriate boxes. The summary is the header your review will have (eg. "Really nice but..." or "FABTASTIC",) the next box is the main content to your review (for more information on what to write and what not to write please visit http://www.almondart.com/shop/Product_Reviews.html.)
Next is the rating, this will be averaged with everyone else's ratings to give an overall product rating.



Then it's all about you, but we don't want to know everything! Your name and where you are is all the rest of the customers need to see (don't be too specific with your location, for example don't write "15/16 Faraday Close" write "Clacton-on-sea" or "Essex").

PLEASE NOTE: Your email address will not be displayed on the internet, in any promotional material or given to a third party.

When you've filled everything in click submit.
Now you might be thinking... "Where's my review gone?"


You'll notice that your review isn't yet shown on the website. Before any review is posted on our website it will be moderated to make sure it doesn't contain any offensive material, give away too much personal information or include spelling mistakes. Once we've checked it over and uploaded it to our website you and every other customer can view it.


So what are you waiting for... give it a go!

Thursday, 8 October 2009

12" Cube Box

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE!
SAVE £4.95
List Price: £4.95 each - Buy 2 for £9.89 GET 1 FREE
These easy to assemble boxes are designed to present and transport your American style stacked cakes.
Make up Instructions are included.12x12x12"

Other great offers also available @ almondart.com


Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Almondo Bear on Twitter!

Born in the 20th but very much in the 21st century. Almondo Bear is on twitter, follow him for updates, new products, special offers, promotional codes, and much more.

Alternatively you can visit our website and look for yourself at www.almondart.com

Christmas Shop Now Open

Christmas is just round the corner, be prepared with our great range of christmas stock:
Serviettes & Novelty Loo Roll
Cool Party Stuff
Cake Decorations
Edibles
Boards, Boxes & Trimmings
Books & DVDs
Cutters & Miscellaneous