Foodie Friends - Cake or Mistake?
Cardiff Journalism School student, Helen, is a self-confessed newbie when it comes to blogging and is more than a little bit obsessed with cake. First in the Foodie Friends series, Helen tells us a bit more about her blog, "Cake or Mistake?"
When did you begin blogging and why?
I've always really enjoyed baking, so when our online lecturer at Cardiff suggested that we all start a niche blog I thought it was the perfect way to combine the two things I love doing (the caking making and writing). I started last September (2009) and have been addicted ever since.
What is the essence of your blog?
My blog aims to make me - and others more adventurous with our recipes by trying out weird and interesting ones that aren't the 'norm', such as the chocolate chilli cake and sweet potato cake. I found before I started the blog I'd always make the same two or three types of cakes because I was scared if I tried anything new it would go wrong. My blog tries out these risky recipes so the cautious bakers out there can see how it went for me first - I tell them whether to bother or not.
Why do you enjoy blogging?
I love being really creative and this is a great way to do this as blogging is free from all the usual tight restrictions that are put on you as a journalist, like word count, advertising, fitting with the
publication.. Also people from around the world can read your stuff and vice versa it's a great way to share ideas.
Where is your favourite foodie place in Cardiff?
I love the welsh cake shop down by Cardiff bay - they're freshly baked and delicious.
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