Cake eleven

Dough Friends

I wouldn’t call this a cake, in fact it’s more like an edible party decoration. Birthdays and festivities are more than simple dates on a calendar, they’re a chance for family and friend get-togethers.

They’re important in my family too: good food, a homemade cake and a beautifully laid table. Ever since I can remember there’s been a special occasion table with our best plates, glasses, silver cutlery and table decorations.
My mum and her sisters laid the table one day ahead, and every time the table looked different according to the time of the year or the reason for the party. Good memories which last a lifetime!

I'm still continuing this habit but I’ve added a new element to this long family tradition: edible decorations which can be made of bread or of sweeter doughs. 
In fact I love Northern Europe Christmas cooking customs - ‘Lebkuchen’ in all shapes and Father Christmas’s House are my favourite recipes! 

That’s what I have recently made for a ‘Welcome party’ for two foreign friends.

Song: In my life

We all have people and places we’ll never forget

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http://time-for-cake-making.blogspot.it/2012/11/cake-eleven-dough-friends.html