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,…

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…

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…

Egg Nog Chocolate bark

Egg Nog Chocolate Bark

There are certain flavours that scream Christmas – gingerbread, cinnamon, nutmeg, cranberry and of course egg nog. Last year I made chocolate bark for the first time as part of my edible Christmas gift hamper. It was extremely popular, so I wanted to include some again, but much like with the fudge, I didn’t want…

chocolate bark

Cranberry and Pistachio Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Bark is something that has been growing in popularity over here in the UK the last few years. I first saw it in Hotel Chocolat about 5 years ago, and it was quite expensive. I am not sure why it has taken me this long to have a go at making it, as it…