Austrian Linzer Kekse

Austrian Linzer Kekse

In a break from tradition, I am revealing one of the items in my Festive Treat Box. If you fancy getting your chops around some, there is still just enough time to enter my giveaway on Facebook to win one Festive Treat Box for you and your family to enjoy. The giveaway will run midnight…

eggnog fudge truffles

Eggnog Fudge Truffles

This recipe was originally developed to go in my 2015 Christmas Edible Gift hamper. This one was a new fudge flavour for me. I figured that since Eggnog is largely cream, one of the main components of fudge, that it would work very well. It did. Using ready made eggnog is easier, but you can…

Gingerbread Iced Christmas Wreath cookies

2015 Christmas Hamper round up

Yes, I know it’s February, but I decided to take some time off over the festive season to recharge the old batteries. While much of the northern hemisphere has been under a blanket of snow, Nottingham is under it’s usual grey clouds. Temperatures are strangely mild for the season. We had some proper wintery weather,…

Iced Gingerbread Christmas Jumpers

Along with some coconut ice, the final item in my 2014 Christmas goodie box was some Iced Gingerbread Christmas Jumpers. The kitsch appeal of the Christmas jumper has grown enormously in recent years. Turn on the TV during the festive season and many a show host is sporting a ‘horrible’ Christmas jumper. The only thing…

rogaliki

Rogaliki

The fourth item in my 2014 Christmas goodie box are a traditional eastern European cookie, Rogaliki, Rogaliki are popular throughout eastern Europe, especially Poland. Rogaliki, which I have been told means little horns, varies from region to region. Some contain jam and are more pastry-like and rolled like a croissant. Others are more melt-in-the-mouth Viennese…

christmas tree cake pops

Christmas Tree Cake Pops

The third item in my 2014 goodie box is some Christmas Tree Cake Pops. Cake pops have become increasingly popular in recent years. I first came across them on a site by Bakerella, and she really was to go-to place for information and inspiration when I first started making cake pops. There are two main…