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Cakes….at a price

Pictured here are the two cakes we got for our son’s belated third birthday party.

Italians really do know how to make some of the most wonderful cakes in the world.  This tasty looking treats which we had made to order for our son’s party looked very impressive in the flesh.

I think the photos do them justice, although it is difficult to see just how huge the chocolate cake was.  Must have been half a metre in diameter!

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Stop reading, start speaking

Stop translating in your head and start speaking Italian for real with the only audio course that prompt you to speak.

First of all, here’s one fresh fruit tart made to make your mouth water:

Fresh fruit tart - Italian Style
Fresh fruit tart - Italian Style

They are mini-works of art too.  Chocolate cake anyone?  Here’s the huge chocolate cake:

Gorgeous Italian Chocolate Cake
Gorgeous Italian Chocolate Cake

Needless to say they were super yummy, but all that yumminess came at a price. 94 Euros, would you believe.

And yes, I nearly fell over when I was told the price.

Still, what price your child’s happiness? A rather high one, or so it would seem…

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