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 […]
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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 […]
Making your own MIXED PEEL is a breeze
Making your own mixed peel is a breeze. It takes hardly any time at all but is a process that is completed over two days. Now’s the time to be making it. Backyard citrus trees are laden and christmas cake making time is just around the corner. I’ll be making my christmas cake next month […]