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
Category: SWEET TREATS
The Ninth Bake Of Christmas: Vanilla Fondant Presents
Oh – are these not the cutest little festive nuggets your eyes ever did see?! Continue reading
The Seventh Bake Of Christmas: Candy Cane Swirl Cupcakes
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
The Sixth Bake Of Christmas: YULETIDE ROCKY ROAD
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
The Fifth Bake Of Christmas: White Chocolate-Dipped Meringue Santa Hats
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
The Fourth Bake Of Christmas: Ginger Nut & Salted Caramel Marbled Millionaire Slice
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
The Third Bake of Christmas: Snowman Marshmallow Pops
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