Tag Archives: christmas

How to: Make a gingerbread house – video tutorial

Posted on 10/01/2013 by admin

Here is a video tutorial on how to make your very own gingerbread house! I hope you like it. It is my first time in front of the camera so no sniggering in the corner – I can see you! … Continue reading →

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Childish memories – Gingerbread houses

Posted on 23/12/2012 by admin

These two sweet dream houses were ordered by a local primary school for their end of term party.   The look on the 60 children’s faces when I walked in to their classrooms with the gingerbread houses was priceless. The … Continue reading →

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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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Whats this? Nightmare before christmas cookies…

Posted on 23/12/2010 by admin

Nightmare before christmas cookies… Share on Facebook

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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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Christmas is coming!!! What are you making?

Posted on 29/11/2010 by admin

Hand cut reindeer cookies, brushed in gold lustre with red bows. You can buy the gold lustre here and the mould to do the bows here Share on Facebook

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Christmas is coming! – Frorentines

Posted on 20/11/2010 by admin

What are you planning on making?? This is a recipe i saw on the “Hairy Baker’ christmas special a couple of years ago. They looked beautiful and could be wrapped up and given away as presents. Perfect! I’ve made them … Continue reading →

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