Category Archives: gifts

Big-eyed bright bugs!

Posted on 08/06/2012 by admin

These were made for a lady who has 3 children, 2, 8 and 11. The older two are boys, the little one is her ‘princess.’ I was trying to think of a cookie design they’d all enjoy, and eventually settled … Continue reading →

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SAVE OUR KISSES!

Posted on 04/02/2012 by admin

Guess who i found hanging out with the Hugs this morning? ‘Kisses!!’ These little lips told me that they often suffer from neglect as our increasingly busy lives mean we have no time for them, forgetting just how lovely it … Continue reading →

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Why not give someone a hug?

Posted on 29/01/2012 by admin

These cute little chaps are HUGS. They are warm, snuggly fellows always on the look out for people who might need them. So if you happen to know someone who is in need of a hug why not make them … Continue reading →

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Valentines swirled heart cookies

Posted on 27/01/2012 by admin

The technique of flood icing uses wet royal icing to decorate cookies which then dries into a hard, glossy, beautiul coating. All you need is some royal icing and a piping bag! Simply pipe thicker royal icing onto a cookie … Continue reading →

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Edible Christmas gifts – what could be sweeter?

Posted on 17/12/2011 by admin

With a few festive recipes, some cellophane gift bags (which you can buy cheaply from unipackworldwide) and a load of ribbons, bows or tinsel you can make some beautiful homemade gifts that kick the crap out of shop bought stuff, … Continue reading →

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Home made gifts…

Posted on 11/01/2011 by admin

Jammie dodgers, cinder toffee, mini meringues, gingerbread hearts or home made truffles can all be made in advance, decorated for any occasion, wrapped and presented beautifully and given with love. No one can resist home made treats, and they make … Continue reading →

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Home made chocolate truffles

Posted on 15/01/2010 by admin

This is a really simple chocolate truffle recipe. Its a Gordon Ramsey recipe and the original can be found here. Ingredients: 250ml double cream 250ml single cream 500g dark chocolate (about 70% cocoa solids) 130g butter, diced 130g clear honey … Continue reading →

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