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The EPIC malteser christmas pudding cake!

Posted on 27/12/2011 by admin

I’m not the biggest fan of Christmas pudding so decided to create something more to my liking, but with more than a passing resemblance to that most classic of Christmas dishes. This is what i came up with. A chocolate … 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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Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? Chutneys

Posted on 28/09/2011 by admin

So… As we are expecting our first little one in 6 weeks i’ve decided I should be thinking head for Christmas this year!! Clearly baking christmas goodies may be difficult with a brand new baby (although i’m hoping to try) … Continue reading →

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Divine chocolate truffles…

Posted on 13/01/2011 by admin

Who knew you could make mouth wateringly smooth, dreamy, self indulgent chocolate truffles at home, i certainly didnt! But guess what, you can! And far more importantly, YOU SHOULD!!! This is a hopelessly easy chocolate truffle recipe. Its a Gordon … 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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Vintage Jammie Dodgers…

Posted on 10/01/2011 by admin

If you fancy a trip down memory lane then what could be better than Jammie Dodgers? To make these i used Nigella’s shortbread sandwiched with posh jam, its as simple as that. Ingredients: 100g butter 50g icing sugar 100g plain … Continue reading →

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Whats this? Nightmare before christmas cookies…

Posted on 23/12/2010 by admin

Nightmare before christmas cookies…

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Totally decandent christmas cupcake

Posted on 19/12/2010 by admin

This is just a bit of flare. It’s not really a practical design but it does show just how creative you can be with cupcakes. This is about as far from a bit of icing sugar and sprinkles as you can get! … Continue reading →

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Cinder Toffee Recipe

Posted on 16/12/2010 by admin

This recipe is a Nigella recipe. You can find the original here She calls it Hokey Pokey, you may also know it as honey comb. It’s golden and crunchy and chewy and basically completely and utterly wonderful! Its also exceptionally … Continue reading →

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Winter Cupcakes

Posted on 06/12/2010 by admin

These were made for a small gathering that we had at ours over the weekend. We got the tree out, untangled the lights, dusted off the baubals and set about decorating the house. It was a freezing evening, but we … Continue reading →

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