spiced orange and cranberry chocolate bark

Spiced Orange and Cranberry Chocolate Bark

The second item in my 2014 Christmas goodie box is my Spiced Orange and Cranberry Chocolate Bark. Chocolate bark is a very easy gift to make, and even easier to customise. The only thing that limits you is your imagination. All you need to decide is a theme, whether that be a flavour, a holiday…

chocolate and peppermint fudge

Chocolate and Peppermint Fudge

As usual, rather than falling foul of the commercialism of Christmas, I chose to make edible gifts for friends and family. I like to send a fudge, some chocolate bark, cake pops, some candy, a traditional European seasonal biscuit, and some iced cookies. I try to use seasonal flavours too. This is about the fourth…

gingerbread cut-out cookies

Gingerbread Cut-out Cookies

It is the season for office parties. My husband’s office had one earlier this week, with each person bringing a contribution to the table. I was busy baking all my Christmas gifts (watch this space!) so a few more items was no trouble. This recipe is easy to whip up, and it is a very…

Christmas Cake Chocolate Bark

The final inclusion in this year’s edible Christmas gift hamper is Christmas Cake Chocolate Bark. Chocolate bark is very simple and versatile gift for any occasion. You really are only limited by your imagination. I try to include some chocolate bark each year, but with a seasonal twist. It is easy to make, which makes…

Candy Cane Fudge

The fourth item in this year’s edible Christmas gifts hamper was Candy Cane Fudge. I try to include some seasonally inspired fudge each year, as fudge is always very popular. This year, my inspiration was candy canes. I tried to include some red streaks by using melted candy melts and topped with some crunch shards…

Chocolate Meringue Kisses

The third item in this year’s edible Christmas gift hamper are Chocolate Meringue Kisses. These little melt in the mouth delicacies are a great gift to give and they can be made well in advance as, if wrapped well, meringues freeze very well. Eat as they are, or make a ganache filling and make little sandwiches….