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SPRINKLES 101: VARIETIES AND USES

SPRINKLES 101: VARIETIES AND USES

Do you know your jimmies from your cachous? Here is our deep dive into the world to sprinkles, to help you learn about all the different types of sprinkles and when to use them. Whether you want to bake with sprinkles or decorate with them, it pays to know the best type to use to get results you want. We also give insight into which sprinkles are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
Rebecca Dickson
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2021

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2021

When we went on the hunt for organisations to support, a key criteria for us was that they made an impact in the mental health space.  This is because it is something that is very close to home, so to speak.  

In 2016, Andy reached a point where he simply wasn't coping.  He was going to work (in a pastoral role) and competently meeting expectations, but in doing so had dismissed many of his feelings and the inner turmoil that was plaguing him.

Two things prompted Andy to seek help to figure out... 

Rebecca Dickson
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HAVING OUR CAKE AND EATING IT TOO

HAVING OUR CAKE AND EATING IT TOO

We love glamour and glitz and a bit of sparkle, but we also love the planet and look to be as sustainable as we can with what we do at Sugar Lips.

We are stoked to be one of the 2021 finalists of the Girls in Business Awards in the 'Excellence in Sustainability'.

When Beks started Sugar Lips she knew she wanted to do it differently.  So many sprinkles from around the world come in plastic bottles, many of which aren't even recyclable. So from the get-go we have used home-compostable pouches for our sprinkles. 

Rebecca Dickson
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VALENTINE'S DAY CAKE DECORATING: SUGAR LIPS x THE CAKE EATING COMPANY

VALENTINE'S DAY CAKE DECORATING: SUGAR LIPS x THE CAKE EATING COMPANY

The Cake Eating Company have shared the butter cake recipe on their own blog here. Give it a try yourself!
To decorate they used a combination of our Shot Through The Heart sprinkle mix, Valentine Jimmies, and Valentine Chocolate Balls. Finished off with our Silver Edible Glitter Dust and a whole lot of goodies from The Cake Eating Company. 💖 
Rebecca Dickson
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RECIPE: SPRINKLE FUNFETTI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

RECIPE: SPRINKLE FUNFETTI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Hey sprinkle lovers!  We're back with the ultimate easy, but delicious, sprinkle chocolate chip cookie recipe we're loving at the moment. It's been a much needed isolation baking treat here in lockdown. Seriously, this is the cookie recipe you need right now! 

OK, so other recipes that call for creaming butter, etc give pretty great results, but right now we're all about quick, easy, one bowl recipes that don't require us to get out an electric mixer. Heck, you can make these with a toddler clinging onto your leg whinging and moaning (tested and proved) or supervise your kids making them without having a complete meltdown!

Rebecca Dickson
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Sprinkle Chocolate Bark Shards, decorated with Sugar Lips Mermaid Disco and Easter Egg Hunt Sprinkle medley mixes

SPRINKLE CHOCOLATE SHARDS + SPRINKLE-FILLED EASTER EGGS - EASY NO-BAKE EASTER TREAT IDEAS

Here are a couple of super fun and simple treats for Easter this year. We totally love a good sprinkle hack, and these no-bake ideas are such an easy way to add a personal touch to your Easter treats. And depending on how you decorate them, they are great for any occasion! We also sprinkled some with Mermaid Disco, cos why not?! 

Rebecca Dickson
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