Welcome
Welcome to Love Sets the Table, where passion for baking meets love for teaching and sharing. all things baking.
I'm thrilled to share that 2025 has begun with a bake through celebrating the 35th Anniversary Edition of the much-loved Cake Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum.
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Located in Rippleside, Geelong, I am very fortunate to spend my days pottering and learning in my lovely cottage kitchen.
Come join me and discover the joy of baking as I share my favourite recipes and techniques with you!
Special
Occasions
Whether it is a bridal shower or perhaps a birthday or baby shower. Celebrate with a perfect afternoon at Mel's Cottage.
Recipes
The recipe journal is filled with delicious recipes of yesteryear. Try some and let me know how it turns out.
Shop
My shop will soon be open with unique kitchenware or just some of my tried and tested equipment, utensils and ingredients.
Class Schedule
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Praise
“Melanie consistently delivered beautiful cakes for staff birthday celebrations at Brae from our opening in 2013 to 2020. Her creative cakes were always welcomed with anticipation; made with great care and expertise, they incorporated various techniques, textures and ingredients; often using fruits and preserves that varied with the seasons, and always delicious.”
Chef Dan Hunter Brae Restaurant Birregurra
Recipe Journal
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