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Didi’s Christmas Cake

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

I make no apologies, this Christmas cake has been in print for over 21 years.  I have been making this cake since 1994. Over the years I have adapted it to our taste. I choose a weekend when I know the family are at home and make sure that they all take turns in mixing and making a Christmas wish.  It heralds the start of the Christmas festivities and the spices fill the house with wonderful aromas.  (more…)

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Plain Biscuits ala Carla

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Plain Biscuits ala Carla

What you need:

  •  225g self-raising flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 150g butter
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 1 beaten egg

 What to do:

  1. Put flour and salt in bowl
  2. Rub in the butter til mix is like breadcrumbs
  3. Add sugar *
  4. Add egg and mix to a very soft dough
  5. Knead til smooth on a floured surface.
  6. It is best to leave it to chill for 30 mins before rolling it out.
  7. Roll out and use cutters to create desired shapes
  8. Bake in 180C for 10-12 minutes depending on thickness of  biscuits

 *Choc chips/nuts/currants/smarties can be added at stage 3

*Be careful when removing from baking tray-these harden as they cool-so let them cool for about 5 mins before moving them or they can break. Once cool they harden nicely and are perfect for decorating.

 

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3 Christmas Scent Recipes

Monday, December 20th, 2010

There is nothing as wonderful as walking into a home literally smelling of Christmas!  These can even be used as a gift-in-a-jar present and are cheaper then buying Christmas oils for burners.

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Warm Spiced Cider

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

This is especially for all those enjoying the snow and who need something to keep them warm on those chilly nights…And it makes a nice alternative to mulled wine.

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Quick Christmas Fruitcake

Friday, December 17th, 2010

This is a really quick Christmas Cake for all of us who are rushed off our feet and haven’t found the time to do the Traditional “thing” — or couldn’t be bothered with the tons of ingredients that go in to the traditional cake. (more…)

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Festive Egg Nog

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

I suppose this one is really for the grownups — although you could substitute brandy essence for the real thing! (more…)

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