Podcasts by The Sugarcraft Junkies
A podcast about all things sugarcraft, for professionals, hobby bakers and everyone in between.
From interviews to new products we explore the latest developments in the industry, discuss what we're up to and what's caught our attention.
Hosted by Sam Hamer, owner of Cake Innovations and Erica Fernando, owner of Little Whisk. With over 30 years experience between them including making cakes for friends and family, starting a business, running a shop, demonstrating and teaching they have an insight into many aspects of the industry and a love of all things sugarcraft
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Everything Cake International.....and more! from 2023-11-11T13:38:42
This month we chatted everything about Cake International. Were you there too?
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Listendelays! from 2023-11-08T00:00:31
Sorry, today's episode is delayed but will be out soon, we promise x
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ListenSpecial Effects from 2023-10-10T23:01:50
For October we are talking about special effects for cakes, have you tried any?
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Wedding Season - what went right, or more importantly, wrong! from 2023-09-12T23:00:36
We're back after a summer break with a run down of Sam's wedding season. Has she learned anything worth sharing? Well, yes thankfully, otherwise we'd have had to re record with another topic :)<...
ListenGadgets and Technology from 2023-07-10T23:00:51
Are you a sucker for a gadget? This month we are discussing all the gadgets we've bought and loved, and those we've regretted and left on the shelf.
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Job decsription of a pro cake maker from 2023-05-09T23:00:14
Welcome friends to episode 39. We both wrote our job description and were rather shocked how much it involved. Have you tried to write yours? Its quite the list!
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ListenHappy 3rd Birthday to us with The Business of Cake Making Podcast from 2023-04-11T23:00:18
Happy 3rd birthday to us! To celebrate, we have teamed up with The Business of Cake Making podcast to do a bumper episode. This is Part 1. Part 2 will be released on the Business of Cake Making ...
ListenComplaints from 2023-03-08T00:00:53
Its episode 37, and this month Sam and Erica talk dealing with complaints.
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2022 Round Up from 2023-01-11T00:00:10
On this episode , we take a look back at the highs and lows of 2022, and bring you the usual new launches, and 2 new Ones to Watch.
New things
9 new Colour Mill shades
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This month as we share our experiences of cake holidays.
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Travelling with cakes from 2022-11-09T00:00:02
Travelling with cakes can present many challenges. This month we discuss our very different experiences, and preferred methods to keep the stress levels low!
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Supporting your community from 2022-10-04T23:00:04
This episode we investigate ways you can support your community. Times are getting tougher. Is your business in a position to help?
There are a load of new releases again, and we also have...
ListenInspiration from 2022-09-06T23:00:53
Its been a very busy summer, so this is a bumper edition! This month we are talking about inspiration and where we get ours from. Enjoy!!
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Outdoor cinema Th...
ListenJudging at Sugarcraft competitions with Trudy Gillard from 2022-08-09T23:00:14
Welcome to Episode 30! We are very lucky to have Trudy Gillard as our guest this month. Trudy is a judge for the British Sugarcraft Guild, and gives us a peek of what that involves and some tips...
ListenPainting on Cakes from 2022-07-11T23:00:55
Welcome to Episode 29! Painting on cakes is the topic this month. Have you tried it? And have you found your own style? Or tried to replicate someone else’s? Sam and Erica discuss their var...
ListenBritish Sugarcraft Guild Region 8 Show Review from 2022-06-07T23:01:27
Does anyone ever read the show notes? Or is this just a diary entry for us to jog our memories? On this episode we are re capping the BSG Region 8 Sugarcraft Show, which was held at Ardingly on ...
ListenAirbrushing from 2022-05-10T23:01:47
This month we talk airbrushing. We've got some new products and 2 more cracking ones to watch and hayfever all round. Enjoy!
New things
Sweet stamp aprons
All the gear but no idea..... Isomalt! from 2022-04-12T23:01:26
Join Sam and Erica as they faff their way through their isomalt experiences!
New things
Karen Davis Farm Faces mould Listen
A Chat with Robert Haynes from 2022-02-09T00:01:27
We’re back after having January off. And kicking off 2022 we are starting on a high with a wonderful guest, Robert Haynes of Sugar Flower Studio. Its an extra long episode to make up for nothing...
ListenPhoto shoots from 2021-12-08T00:00:08
Its the last episode of 2021, and what a year it's been! This month we are talking cake photo shoots, the pros and cons, and how to get into the scene.
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ListenSugarpaste from 2021-10-12T23:00:19
In a slight change from the advertised episode, we are talking about sugarpaste this month. What ones do you use? What do you want to try? How would better product descriptions help us shop smar...
ListenAllergens & Natasha's Law from 2021-09-07T23:00:38
Ahead of Natasha's Law coming into force in the UK from this October, Sam and Erica start to get their heads round the legislation, discuss how they address allergens in their business and how S...
ListenCookies and Biscuits from 2021-07-13T23:00:40
Hello! How are you? It's about time we asked :) Episode 18 is all about cookies and biscuits. They are definitely back in fashion, and great for a fun project, celebrations of any size or a uni...
ListenWhen Cake Goes Wrong from 2021-06-08T23:01:52
When Cake Goes Wrong! Sounds dramatic doesn't it. Sometimes it is, but usually its just really annoying and frustrating. Share our pain and laugh at our mishaps, as we discuss our cake failures....
ListenAdapting to Change from 2021-05-11T23:01:03
Welcome to episode 16! This month is all about embracing change, aka, adapting to the challenges of pandemic. In the UK things are starting to open up again so now is the time to decide what we ...
ListenEntering Competitions from 2021-04-13T23:01:06
Spring has sprung, its April, and this month we are talking about entering competitions. If the brighter days are helping you feel motivated why not challenge yourself and enter this year? In th...
ListenButtercream from 2021-03-10T00:01:20
Well, February has flown by hasn’t it! This month we are talking Buttercream. Yummm! We have two great ones to watch, to inspire you and lift your spirits during lockdown, and a round-up of...
ListenA year in podcasting from 2021-02-10T00:01:19
Can you believe it’s been a year since we started The Sugarcraft Junkies? Neither can we. In this episode we recap our lessons learned in the first year and how we went about starting the podcas...
ListenSustainability , Part 2 from 2021-01-13T00:01:16
We are back with our first show of 2021! Much like 2021 seems to be carrying on the same as 2020 ended, this month we are carrying on with our sustainability chat, from episode 11. If you haven’...
ListenSustainability, part 1 from 2020-12-09T00:01:05
Hello cake friends! Its our last episode of 2020 and this month we are talking sustainability. What can we recycle? What do we want from manufacturers? What can you do that makes a difference bu...
ListenThe Lindy Smith One!!! from 2020-11-11T00:01
Its episode 10, and to celebrate reaching double figures we have a brilliant guest....the one and only Lindy Smith! Lindy is one of Erica and Sam's long time cake heroes, so to have her on the p...
ListenDiversity in the Cake Industry from 2020-10-13T23:01:01
October is Black History Month in the UK, so we thought we’d talk about diversity in the Cake Industry. It’s a massive subject and we only really have time here to skim the surface. Where are we...
ListenThe Website and Social Media one! from 2020-09-08T23:01:29
It's Episode 8 already! This month Sam and Erica discuss their experiences creating and maintaining websites and the ups and downs of promoting your business on social media. We have 2 great new...
ListenAll Things Publishing, with Joanne Garwell from 2020-08-11T23:01:37
Episode 7 – All Things Publishing with Joanne Garwell
Its episode 7 already! This month we talk to Joanne Garwell from Cake Decoration and Sugarcraft magazine. If y...
ListenThe Sugarcraft Junkies with Zoe's Fancy Cakes from 2020-07-07T23:01:44
Join Sam and Erica, as they finally get to socially distance in Sam's back garden to record part of this episode! We are also really excited to bring you our first interview! And who else would ...
ListenStarting a Cake Business from 2020-06-09T23:01:34
Welcome to Episode 5! This month we discuss starting our cake businesses, opening and closing a cake shop, the pitfalls of buying formers on Ebay, and much more.What does registering with the co...
ListenCopyright, Fakes and Design from 2020-05-12T23:01:20
Welcome to episode 4, our second podcast recorded in isolation. We seem to be getting to grips with the sound levels while recording in different homes, hurrah! This month we talk about Copyrigh...
ListenStarting off in Sugarcraft from 2020-04-07T23:01:01
In this episode we talk about what we bought when we started in Sugarcraft, what we would re-buy, what was a waste of time plus all our regular features. Please excuse the sound quality. We are ...
ListenThe Sugarcraft Junkies talk royal icing and more... from 2020-03-10T23:24:15
Episode 2: Piping bags and great tips - well maybe!
Join Sam and Erica this month as they discuss and review some of the latest new products, They chat about the Cake Professionals con...
ListenIntroducing The Sugarcraft Junkies from 2020-02-26T14:42:48
Join Sam and Erica each month as they take the podcasting world by their piping bags and fumble their way through the world of sugarcraft, This is a podcast for home bakers, professionals and ev...
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