Chocolate Christmas Trees
December 1, 2023
Happy Advent! To welcome in the festive season and to share some joy and goodwill I will be posting as many recipes as I can
confectionary
Christmas Tree Iced Gem Biscuits
December 5, 2022
Since I’m trying to post 12 days of Friendly recipes this Advent, my thoughts are firmly on Christmas baking and I’m finding ideas and inspiration
Nut-free Florentines
December 3, 2022
To my mind, there is something very festive about Florentines, those crisp yet chewy caramelised almond cookies half coated in rich chocolate. I picture them
Matchmakers
December 12, 2021
I was thinking about Christmas confectionery when I was making the After Eight Bars, and it made me think of the sorts of gifts my
After Eight Chocolate Bars
December 7, 2021
I know that After Eights (thin soft mint fondant filled chocolate crisps in little individual envelopes) are available all year round, but for me they
Fabulous Vanilla Fudge
October 10, 2021
Who doesn’t love fudge? The ultimate naughty treat, basically a combination of fat and sugar, is utterly irresistible, well it certainly is in this house!
Pomegranate and Grenadine Pâte de Fruits (Fruit Jellies)
December 19, 2020
I’ve always loved to make homemade sweets, and as pate de fruits are such an essential part of Christmas (especially for the French side of the