Chocolate and Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies

Last year, I organised a bake sale at work to raise money for Comic Relief. It was fairly successful. Everyone that attended seemed to have a good time, and lots of cake, cookies and cupcakes were eaten, as well as a reasonable sum of money raised. The University I work for are running a campaign…

Parmesan and Sage Palmiers

My husband’s office at work have  recently started having a monthly bake-off… although, I gather that there are not really any winners or losers, they do pick a theme. Fed up of just eating the entries, he decided to contribute, so when told me the theme was cheese, he asked for a suggestion. While he…

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….

Santa Cake Pops

The second item in this year’s edible Christmas gift hamper is a Santa Cake pop. Cake pops make a great edible gift because they can easily be customised for a specific holiday or occasion. I have included cake pops in my Christmas gift hampers for several years now, and by all accounts they are well…