Bright red does not grace handmade ceramics regularly. When it’s used, it is usually used sparingly. Red glazes are more expensive than those that occupy the rest of the spectrum. Also, the concoction requires some complex chemistry. Ceramic artist, Jenny Clark, uses red glaze strategically to create enchanting tableware. She uses maiolica glaze, an Italian tin glaze that dates back to the Renaissance era. Red is also an uncommon colour in the world of baking. Of course strawberry shortcake and black forest cake make use of crimson coloured fruit, but bright red batter is reserved for the vibrant red velvet. Coloured with food colouring or beet juice, red velvet cake stands out amongst its brown counterparts. I’ve scaled down the red velvet cake to match Jenny’s cute cups and petite pottery. Any excuse to eat cream cheese icing is fantastic.
To make your own mini red velvet cupcakes, check out Anna Olsen’s recipe. I used a mini muffin tin to make miniature red velvet cupcakes.
Fresh From the Kiln 
Food and pots! Does life get any better? What an inspiration to cook… So I can use more pottery!