I really loved baking the salt-dough tree decorations this year – they looked so pretty and homemade on the boarding house tree. And they smelt amazing – adding cinnamon was definitely a good move. The only issue was the hunger-inducung, mouth-watering effect one whiff of a decoration gave you. Continue reading
Oh – are these not the cutest little festive nuggets your eyes ever did see?! Continue reading
I have come to the realisation that this year’s twelve bakes thus far has included only one baked good! They have all been no-bake creations. Nothing wrong with that, I feel. But just to even it out, this weeks is a good old oven-baked treat. Continue reading
Rocky road is a super straightforward treat to pull together. This version is definitely one with flavours directed more at an adult audience. A little piece with post-dinner coffee is what I’m envisioning. But you could of course mix up the crunchy components to make it more child-friendly. Continue reading
Everyone loves a meringue. A crunchy exterior with a gooey chewy interior is the key to meringue-y bliss. Dye ’em red and dip ’em in melted white chocolate, and hey presto – you’ve created a bite size festive masterpiece. Simples. Continue reading
Just look at that salted caramel oozing out. And the glitter. The edible glitter. Whoever invented edible glitter is a genius. I mean, glitter is great as it is. But actual sparkles that you can munch on just feels so magical. Like pixie dust. Delicious pixie dust. Continue reading
Creating kid-friendly treats, in terms of complexity of the recipe (in case they want to help) and flavours, is essential when working in a boarding school. Continue reading
