Today, I wanted to post a few photos from a lovely bakery in Cornwall and was looking for a context, something like National Cake Day, perhaps… And sure enough, there are cake days all over the place.
Cup cakes, in particular, seem to be popular. In the UK, National Cup Cake Week is 17 – 23 September and the USA has National Cup Cake Day on 15 December. In Australia, 15 August is RSPCA cup cake day, neatly combining cakes with good work.
Trouble is, none are anywhere near March. So I continued searching and discovered all sorts of peculiar food holidays. The USA alone has an entire calender of them. It seems every food has its own day, week or month. My favourite is National Something on a Stick Day. That’s later this month, on 28 March. But I digress.
Today – 4 March – is National Pound Cake Day. Close enough for my purpose.
Cornwall
In 2010, the girls and I explored Cornwall, an incredibly beautiful and mysterious part of Britain. Every Sunday for the next few months, I’ll post stories and photos from this independent-minded, ancient Celtic kingdom. If Cornwall is on your agenda this summer, even tentatively, I hope you’ll find a little inspiration here on Sophie’s World.
We’ll cover the deliciously spooky Bodmin Moor and Jamaica Inn, the quirky villages Looe and Polperro, We’ll have a look at surfers’ favourite Newquay, and a quick peek at Trerice Manor nearby. There will be a little something from Land’s End, Britain’s southernmost point. We’ll explore a little history, King Arthur in particular, including his mythical birthplace, the very real Tintagel Castle. Last, but certainly not least, my favourite spot in England and possible anywhere, is in Cornwall, the uber-gorgeous seaside village of Port Isaac.
But where’s Penzance, you ask? The Eden Project? Padstow? And the Isles of Scilly? Truth is, we ran out of time. Also, we have an excuse to return. As if we need one…
First out is Truro, Cornwall’s capital.
I’ll be honest, Truro isn’t what first pops to mind when I think back on our Cornish summer. We ambled along the river for a bit, we walked the square and the narrow cobbled streets. We had a look at the Georgian houses and the cathedral. And we shopped a little (Truro has some very good shops).
Shopping – not so exciting when you’re 8
Cake, on the other hand…
Cakes and Cornwall
Our favourite Truro memory is a little bakery called the Tilly Mint.
A blue cake. Well, why not?
Quirky wedding cakes
Birthday coming up for the little one?
A little something for your very own Bob the Builder
Cup cakes are a specialty. I’m not really a fan, but I can certainly appreciate the art work.
Want more on curious Cornwall? Stay tuned next Sunday right here on Sophie’s World!
Meanwhile, if food and travel is your thing, my friend Katie and her gang have just launched The Flying Fugu, a new food and travel blog. Hop on over and have a taste!
What are some of your favourite food finds around the world?
Lovely pictures, not sure I would eat such colorful stuff though
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Sometimes cakes look better than they taste… these were nice in every respect, though
I loooove fondant, so these are like my dream cakes! I loved seeing the cupcakes, as they’re slightly different than what’s in fashion here. I love the swoops and accessories!
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Interesting how fashion and trends affect the world of baking, too.
Looking forward for more posts on Cornwall. I’d love to visit there some day.
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It’s a gorgeous, gorgeous part of Britain.
Fun! These are so beautiful. My mom is in love with Cornwall and will be going there again this fall. I’ve never been and of course wish I could go with her. I will tell her about this place.
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We are going again this year too, I think. Now to find the time for all the places I want to visit this summer…
Cornwall looks beautiful.
Those cakes too colorful to be eaten.
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Also, better for my waistline to only look
Those colourful cakes look absolutely lovely. Could make me go to Carnwall. Now:
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Are cupcakes popular in Italy? I suppose the Italians have enough goodies of their own, eh?
So pretty! I love the edible creations these artists are making – almost to beautiful to eat sometimes =)
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It does seem a pity that something that must have taken a lot of time and effort to make should vanish in just a few minutes. But then, that’s true for most foods, too, I suppose.
Those cakes look amazing and I’m sure they taste even better! Cornwall sounds like such a lovely place. Wonderful post.
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Those cakes are gorgeous! I would feel bad eating them
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Little works of art they are.
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OMG yummy and colorful ..which make me hungry now
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I love the fondant cake with a hammer design on top. And those cupcakes? Lovely! Instead of a whole cake, you can make this cup cakes instead.
Thanks for sharing some photos of you.
Thanks, Deanne.
These cupcakes look scrumptious! A lot of times they are just a little too sweet for my taste, but I would eat these just for the looks of them
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Yeah, you just have to try one… sadly, they tend to look better than they taste, I think.
Wow! What an awesome cakes and i love the color. Thanks for sharing this to us and i’m looking forward on your next post.
They look so yummy!
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