This is the Christmas cake I used to make every year until the mood changed and my people stopped eating Christmas cake. I would end up eating the whole thing myself slowly over a few months post Christmas but in truth the weather isn’t right for traditional Christmas cakes here in Aotearoa. My eldest daughter […]
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Christmas Cake.
Making an old favourite Christmas Cake today. This one harks back to my gluten free years. It’s based on Maria Middlestead’s Christmas cake from her book Cooking Naturally. What’s especially nice about this cake is the addition of chunks of fresh ginger. I’ve made it quite late in the piece as it should sit for […]
Christmas Mince Pie Pastry
Yes I know, Christmas Mince pies aren’t that modern and clever and all that but a good home-made one can be a stunning little treat. These ones have turned out to be exactly what I was hoping they’d be. I knew the fruit mince was delish but the pastry was better than I had hoped […]
Christmas Fruit Mince
This year I’ve made my own Christmas fruit mince. The idea is to have it on hand to rustle up little pies when I get Christmas visitors. Christmas mince is best made 3-4 weeks before you intend to make the pies but I’m pretty sure it’ll be suitably marinated with just 2 weeks under it’s […]
Christmas Stollen
Christmas just wouldn’t feel right without baking a stollen. It’s a traditional German bread with a deliciously moist centre of ground almonds. This year I’ll make some as christmas gifts. Yes they are a little bit fiddly and there are a few stages in the process but it’s so worth the effort. Making festive breads […]
Christmas cake
Making my christmas cake is something I look forward to each November. For me it is the first marker of the festive season. Every year I use a different recipe. Years ago I would diligently follow recipes searching for the perfect one. These days I’m inspired by one of my daughters who makes amazing cakes […]