You need a special treat to see in the New Year. And a golden cornflake wreath seems to fit the bill beautifully. Obviously the yield will depend on how big you make your wreaths. Get the children to help out: it's a fun activity for New Years Eve, especially if the weather is inclement. You can get edible spray online, from supermarkets and from Hobbycraft in the baking section. Print Golden Cornflake Treat to Ring in the New Year … [Read more...]
Chocolate Reindeer Treats
I got the idea for these treats when making my latest batch of Edible Sparkles- Dimples was messing around with the bits and pieces I had on the side for decorating them with, and was trying to make a face. I realised that a glace cherry half would make an excellent reindeer nose and before you know it, we had a dozen reindeer cooling in the fridge. To make 12 Chocolate Reindeer Treats, you will need: 200g chocolate, melted. I used … [Read more...]
{Recipe} Baked Apples
It's apple season. I know this because there are adverts for the Brogdale Apple Festival across the Kent countryside. If you haven't been, do go. It really is an experience. But apple season means cooler weather, which requires a sweater and warming food. Comfort food. Like baked apples with a crumble-style filling. No, they are not high fashion but golly they are delicious. And so easy that your children can make them. All you … [Read more...]
Finnish Sandwich Cake
Last year as part of Around the World in 12 Dishes, we visited Sweden, made a delicious cake and some floral crowns. Given the proximity of Sweden and this month's country- Finland- and the similarities in traditional foods and crafts, I could just have pointed you to those this month. But instead, I got in touch with a former employer and Finn, and bring you the Finnish Sandwich Cake. Apparently this is a traditional dish that is 'a staple, … [Read more...]
Cheese Gougeres, chocolate fondue and Gateau au Yaourt.
Bonjour mes petits! This month the Around the World trip is stopping off in France, home to my other family and so many places and people that are close to my heart. We eat croissants and pain-au-chocolat fairly regularly, so I thought we'd try some of the other foods from the land of fine food and great wine. Firstly we had friends round for tea and made a quick chocolate sauce from chocolate, butter, golden syrup and evaporated milk. It's my … [Read more...]
Fried Egg Biscuits
I love the simplicity of these Fried Egg Biscuits but they do look very striking on the plate. I initially made them as an Easter treat but the more I look at them, the more I think they'd make a great April Fool's. This really is an easy recipe. Firstly, I followed the divine Utterly Scrummy's recipe for Vanilla Biscuits- I used half the amount- to make my biscuit dough. Then you need to separate off about a quarter of the dough and colour … [Read more...]
Irish Colcannon
Colcannon is a traditional Irish Dish made from potatoes and cabbage. There's more to it than that obviously but these are the two prime ingredients. When we were in Galway during half-term, it seemed that every meal we ate was served with mashed potatoes so I'm guessing that the Irish and Potatoes still go hand-in-hand despite the years since the Potato Famine that sent so many across the seas to America in search of a better life. My … [Read more...]
