Village Show Coming Up

[jourdain2]

OK - the annual torture is here and I had my arm twisted to judge the junior classes (so half the mums will hate me, I accept that, I have broad shoulders).

The schedule means that I am fairly safe with going for a Victoria Sponge (3rd last year - yaayh!) and shortbread (this will be my first go, any hints welcome). Alas, Mr.J2 feels his veg. aren't up to scratch this year (any comments ignored) so is proposing to enter the 'Men Only Decorated Fairy Cakes' category. He is looking at me for guidance and will wreck my kitchen from now until 13th August.

Thing is, I'm, not sure what a Fairy Cake is. Is it just a decorated bun? If it is, ideas will be welcome. In fact any info. whatsoever will be welcome..... exit, burbling quietly....Someone tell me - does it have to be tiny?

[Olivio]

I have no idea what this post means. Is this that Yorkshire day festival?

[mazie]

Here's a link with some ideas jourdain.... Good luck to MrJ2 x

https://realfood.tesco.com/videos-and-tips/how-to-decorate-fairy-cakes.html

[jourdain2]

No, it is the usual thing to happen in villages, the Flower and Produce Show. Held annually. Nothing to do with Yorkshire Day (which is a goodevent.

Who are you Olivio?

[Jackdaw33]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=fairy+cakes&;biw=1093&bih=514&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&;sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjO2bXijKHOAhVDFywKHRn1AMUQ_AUIBigB

[jourdain2]

Ta, Maizie. :)

[tonyav]

Something like these, jourdain.
http://goodtoknow.media.ipcdigital.co.uk/111/0000148c2/0b44_orh412w625/Basic-fairy-cakes-recipe.jpg

Or some a bit fancier.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/45/22/4c/45224c96a9523180a71ca5243f0d3053.jpg

[peachybabe]

I have seen many cakes labled as "Fairy Cakes", but the thing that is constant, is that they are all about two bites big. Usually made in small paper cases, some sort of sponge, I have seen them with a tiny amount of fruit in them, some have either glace or butter icing on top, some slightly more decorative. Just don't use the big paper cases as they are for muffins.

[jourdain2]

Thanks, Jack................ lovely piccies. Watching 'Somme' at the mo...

[jourdain2]

Ta , all. Still confused as to size.

[Jackdaw33]

Enough to fit into a small (smallest) baking case.

[Tilly2]

A fairy cake is one of those things you used to help your mum to make, when she let you put the paper cases in the trays and drop a spoonful of mixture in each one.

Then she let you lick the mixture out of the bowl and you didn't die of salmonella poisoning.

[mazie]

I like semolina in my shortbread try this one out and see what you think

http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/occasions/easter/easter-recipes-to-make-with-children/semolina-shortbreads

[jourdain2]

Ooh! I loved licking the spoon. So did my kids............so do my grandkids!
(Actually, OH loves licking the spoon as of last week!)

[Jackdaw33]

...or get worms.

[jourdain2]

maizie - that reads as really good - I'll have a go. We'll be drowning in shortbread and fairy cakes for the next couple of weeks (the Victoria Sponge is under control. Life throws up these challenges! :0)

[Olivio]

If it's anything like the village fayre on the film Hot Fuzz I'd personally avoid it like the plague,howver if it's not I hope it's a trouble free and enjoyable day for all.

[jourdain2]

Agreed, Jack!

[mazie]

I love shortbread JD, you can always send some up here :o)

[mazie]

Oh, and let us know how you both get on please

[jourdain2]

I know not 'Hot Fuzz', Olivio. It won't be trouble-free - it will be a lot of work, but it will be worthwhile and fun and will help towards keeping the Community Centre open. (About £10,000 a year for basic bills - then there is £12,000 p.a. to keep the church open - the two are intertwined. It's only a small village :) )