OK, unless you have an orange juicer and some fancy zesting machine, be prepared to spend a LOT of time zesting and juicing oranges for a 40 Orange Glaze Cake. As the sous-chef, I was on a team juice-and-zest. While Nina got candied oranges started, and made the cake, I sliced and juiced and zested as fast as I could to keep up.
Samba Schutte, who plays fan favourite ‘knives are knives’ Roach is, like his character, a baker. He has the most fantastic IG account where he shared a recipe for the infamous 40 Orange Glaze Cake that sets off the action in Episode 7. Of course I wanted to make it!
Amber of Virgil’s Fine Goods and I have an exciting new 18th century pattern almost finished, so we need testers to help us make it as perfect and fabulous as possible! We’ve already asked a number of testers with specialised skills, so we’re only looking for a few extra testers. If you’d like to be one of them, keep reading to learn more, and how to apply¦ The Pattern: The pattern is a fashionable ‘Italian’ Gown with two bodice views. The fronts and backs are interchangeable, and the skirt can be made with or without a train. View B can made with or without the zig-zag trim. It will be available in the full Scroop + Virgil’s Size Range of 30”/76cm bust to 52”/115cm bust. Testers: This is an advanced pattern, and we’re looking for testers with prior historical sewing experience, OR extensive non-historical sewing experience. Testers MUST have the correct undergarments already. As part of the application you’ll need to have a photo of yourself in 1770-1790 suitable stays that you can send us a …
