Every Christmas (yes, I know we’re in late February) my very kind family always gift me a large box of After Eight Mints, due to my love of all things mint this has practically become a tradition (apart from the disappointing Christmas of 2014 which we shall not mention). Slowly word spread of just how easily pleased this baker is when …
Sweets For My Sweet Happy Valentines Day from The Marmalade Teapot! Valentines day is not one of those celebrations that I particularly favour or anticipate due to its over commercialisation here in the UK, unfortunately our supermarkets are a year round holiday as they cash in on the next big event for several months in …
Ice & Spice It’s been a chilly weekend here in Wales as the icy disposition of Winter dominates our mornings once again, transforming the landscape into a peaceful, glistening wonderland. Unfortunately this also signals the return of my most loathsome chore, de-icing the cars (ugh). Despite being someone who is affected by the cold more than any person …
Limbo Month Happy new year from The Marmalade Teapot! I demolished the gingerbread house yesterday (a sad but satisfying moment), meaning that as much as I may be in denial Christmas is officially over & normal life resumes. However I still remain in that holiday mentality for now, it’s difficult to relinquish whilst the house still contains …
Cranberry Traditions In the run up to Christmas, as I find myself pottering around in the kitchen more & more making preparations for the big day, experimenting & attempting to stuff enough food for a month in my freezer (hello gluttony!), I fill jars upon jars with preserves. Mincemeat for the pies, jams & …
Better late than never, it may seem odd to bring you a recipe for cranberry sauce post Christmas day, however there is a method to my madness as this relates to my next post: Cranberry & White Chocolate Pie. This is the same sauce that I make every year in the run up to Christmas, …
It began with list… in late November 2013, a list containing every imaginable festive bake, from yule log to panettone, was created by one ambitious baker. The list was long, extensive & full of ideas (& the occasional doodle). Over the coming years, the list became ever shorter as recipes were completed & added to …
Tipple Desserts For some unknown reason I find myself making an obscene amount of cheesecakes over the festive period. Much as I love fruit & the natural sweetness it brings to the table, Christmas is all about overindulgence, something naughty, a little bit of luxury. So how do you up your dessert game & bring …
At this time of year food is prevalent, for 31 days (at least) gluttony is key, diets are abandoned, healthy eating is but a myth, toothache ensues & chocolate becomes a staple… I love it. We’re hooked on this annual routine of indulgence from a young age & I’m not ashamed to say that as …
Deutsche Weihnachten Und Backen December is upon us, my tree is up, the CD player is fully loaded with Bing Crosby & there’s enough chocolate in the house to feed four families… with its glorious reds, greens & golds (I’m a traditionalist) Christmas is here! The Christmas period started off rather special this year, with …
