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The EPIC malteser christmas pudding cake!

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?

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

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…

Nightmare before christmas cookies…

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Cinder Toffee Recipe

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?

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

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Christmas is coming! – Frorentines

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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