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Review: Mango & Pippin, a chocolatier and baker in Edinburgh

February 3, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Mango & Pippin are a talented chocolatier and bespoke baker who are very likely to thrill, delight and entertain with their talents. Recommended for cookies and cakes with a twist!

Review: Jars, desserts and coffee by Lister Square

November 3, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Jars offer delicious and generously sized treats at a reasonable price, with flavours like Chocolate S’mores and Red Velvet Cheesecake.

Review: Why Gluten-Free Cake Brand Honeybuns Really Hits the Spot

April 16, 2024 by Girdy & Birdy Leave a Comment

Girdy & Birdy sampled Honeybuns’ gluten-free cakes, praising the taste, texture, variety, shelf life, and value, recommending them for their deliciousness and affordability.

A birthday cake review of Licks Cake Design

June 19, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Dangerously easy. I think a custom birthday cake is a great way to celebrate the day, but it requires you to book well in advance and be happy to pay for the time and skill involved. Licks Cake Design is my one and only experience of the process, but it’s one that’s convinced me to do it again.

A review of Krem Karamel, an cafe bookshop in Inverleith

March 9, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Worth exploring for, Krem Karamel is a bookshop cafe in Inverleith with amazing cakes, good food, great staff and a lovely vibe. It’s new and already hugely popular.

A review of Lux Vegan Cakes

August 22, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I ordered these in a moment of weakness, and while I now have level 3 guilt, I don’t regret the impulse buy. These vegan cakes are tasty!

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