Archives for December 2017

Simple Tips to Help you Produce an Amazing Sandwich Platter …

  This week we celebrated Christmas at work with a staff lunch in the office. We had already attended the “official” work Christmas Party but the lunch is a more casual tradition with everyone in the office asked to bring a plate of food to share and celebrate. We ended up with a fantastic variety of food and enjoyed a delicious lunch with great company.     One of my “go to” offerings when I’m asked to “bring a plate” is a sandwich platter. Rarely does anyone ever double up with the same thing and I always find it’s enjoyed and appreciated. … read more

Date and Cointreau Mini Christmas Cakes … a Beautiful Handmade Gift Idea for Family and Friends …

If you’re wanting to escape the “commercialism” of Christmas, embracing handmade gifts could be the perfect solution. I love nothing more than receiving things like shortbread and cakes because I can really appreciate the love and effort that goes into each handmade gift. So, if you’re looking for some ideas, these mini Date and Cointreau Christmas Cakes are ideal. The mixture is quite generous and will produce 6 beautiful mini Christmas cakes that are full of flavour and deliciously most. Mind you, once you taste these little beauties you may want to keep … read more