Christmas
Christmas Tree Buns
I had this idea a few nights ago, you know when you can’t get back to sleep and keep thinking about food, or is that just me……….. These are basically a batch of Chelsea buns made all Christmasy. I think they’d make a great centre piece for a gathering or party. Believe me they won’t … Continue reading
Salted Peanut Honeycomb
I made honeycomb for the first time not too long ago, it was divine to eat and I love the chemical lava style reaction you get when you make it! This combines sweet & salty which I think works so well. They can make a lovely present if bagged up and labelled. Lasts about … Continue reading
Trufflenutters
I had a jar of cashew nut butter in my cupboard for ages, none of us are very keen on peanut butter and I kept meaning to use it for something and at last got round to making these little delights as I experimented with it. I threw in some Nutella, something I usually have … Continue reading
Biscuit Necklaces (perfect for rainy days)
It was Frey’s birthday this week and she wanted a sleepover with a few of her closest friends. I thought she may like a few things to keep them amused (and stop them texting for a few brief moments!) So I asked if she thought they would enjoy decorating some small biscuits to make a … Continue reading
Baileys Truffles
I was recently given a truffle recipe by the lovely lady running a marzipan shaping day I attended. She had made a batch for us to eat and gave out the recipe. The thing that I liked (apart from the taste of course) was that they do not contain fresh cream, when they have cream … Continue reading
Cinnamon Biscuits
I use this recipe absolutely loads. It is based on one from a childrens cook book of Freys. You can leave them plain or decorate to your hearts content! We love cinnamon so have these all year round but they’re especially good at Christmas. Printable recipe here Cinnamon Biscuits Ingredients 275g plain flour 1 … Continue reading
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Jar
Here’s a chocolate version of the cookie jar I posted recently. They make fab gifts & are also great to have on ‘stand by’ in the cupboard. I like to use the Bonne Maman jars, not only is it a great way to recycle but they hold a good amount of ingredients, so work well. … Continue reading
Ginger Spice Cupcakes
We all love the delicious wintery smell & taste of ginger in our house. So I thought I’d have a bash at making a light gingery cupcake. So easy to make and they taste scrummy. I used vanilla buttercream but for a double whammy you could add some ground ginger or decorate with stem ginger. … Continue reading
Spicy Wine Soaked Fruit Cake
Although we will eat it, no-one at my house is that keen on the heavy rich fruit cake you have at Christmas time. We’ll all happily tuck into a lighter version, so I thought I’d add a bit of a wintery feel by using a mulled wine soak to the fruit. It’s not as moist … Continue reading
Cinnamon, Oat & Raisin Cookie Jar
I love to give homemade gifts for birthdays & Christmas. Something that you put some thought & effort into that you hope will be well received. I made some layered cookie ingredients jars a few years back & they were really popular. So I thought I’d make them again this year. Also really handy to … Continue reading