Helen Dissell

Born and bred in South Africa, Helen did not come from a family of bakers, but of medical professionals and accountants. However, when she was growing up, Helen’s late mother Jean would revel in creating home baked delights for all the family to enjoy. It was the sweet aromas of Jean’s cakes baking in the oven as well as her mother’s eye for perfection, which first influenced Helen. “I remember the bir thday cakes she made were always scrumptious,” Helen says.“ I still use some of her recipes today. Thanks Mum!”

Helen started cake decorating 20 years ago after she attempted to ice the family Christmas cake.“Being