Amazing Bakers & Decorators Interview Series: Vickiee_yo

Have you ever looked at pictures of beautifully decorated cakes or awe-inspiring treats and wondered what inspires the people that create them? We have too! So we put on our journalist hat and scoured the country for Australia’s top talent to … Continued

Vava’u Vanilla Update: December 2013

At Queen, we have never underestimated the importance of where our Queen vanilla comes from. Vanilla grows best in some of the poorest countries in the world, and we are committed to helping this industry thrive by supporting it at … Continued

Vava’u Vanilla Update: March 2014

In March last year (2013), Queen introduced a Vanilla program to assist the local farmers of Vava’u, Tonga in reclaiming and re-establishing their vanilla plantations. Through ongoing support we hope to assist Tonga in bringing a once thriving Vanilla industry … Continued

Vava’u Vanilla Update: December 2014

It has been just over 18 months since we established our Vanilla program in Vava’u, Tonga to assist local farmers in reclaiming and re-establishing their vanilla plantations. Through ongoing support we hope to assist Tonga in bringing a once thriving … Continued

Vava’u Vanilla Update: March 2015

Welcome to another update on our Vanilla program in Vava’u, Tonga, which assists local farmers in reclaiming and re-establishing their vanilla plantations. Through ongoing support we hope to assist Tonga in bringing a once thriving Vanilla industry back to life … Continued

New cupcake decorating ideas

Do your cupcakes need a makeover? There’s something about the cupcake that makes it so enduring. Is it the convenience, portion control, cake-to-icing ratio or the plethora of ways to decorate them that make them staple item for home bakers … Continued

Comfort Food Desserts

Cool nights and sweet delights A cool nip in the air means just one thing – the perfect excuse to indulge in steaming hot comfort food desserts laden with caramel, vanilla custard, stewed fruits and plenty of gooey chocolate. We’ve … Continued

Our Top 5 Cake Decorating Trend Predictions for 2016

Always on trend-watch What makes decorating trends so fun to watch is how they evolve with time. Take the ombré cake of 2009 for example. What started out as a simple sponge with graduated layers of pink colour very quickly … Continued

Hot Baking and Decorating Trends: 2015

The team here at Queen know a baking and decorating trend when we see one, after all we’re looking at delicious confections every day! Here’s our list of what’s hot in baking and decorating trends for 2015 and early 2016. Simply click … Continued