Easy chocolate shortbread
Like most other people, our family is pretty busy. I love the idea of my kids leaving something for Santa (I think it shows respect and hospitality – not to mention gratitude for all those presents he...
View ArticleWriting to Santa
We’re a bit behind this year so my kids have just written their letters to Santa. This was something I did every year as a kid and now my kids do it. It personalises the whole thing and is fun and...
View ArticleKouramiedes (Greek Christmas biscuits)
A Greek friend gave me this recipe – they’re very yummy Kouramiedes Pre heat oven to 180 degrees C Beat 0.5 cups of room temperature butter ( which is about 115 grams or 8 Tablespoons) Add 0.5 cup...
View Articlememorable Christmas gifts
I love giving gifts that really mean something to the other person – it takes more time than buying a box of chocolates or a book voucher, but the look on their face and the knowledge that the present...
View ArticleThank you :)
My kids received their letters last week and they were just gorgeous! They were so excited to know that Santa really had noticed their good behavior during the year – and very hopeful about the...
View ArticleAnother Aussie version of jingle bells
Damien added an Aussie version of Jingle Bells last week, but I know another one so I thought I’d give it to you as well! Jingle Bells Dashing to the beach With my boogie board and towel Look at all...
View ArticleChristmas Trees to eat!
These are a yummy snack for Santa but can also be wrapped to make a nice gift ingredients 250g butter 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 egg 2 1/2 cups plain flour 1/2 cup cornflour or...
View ArticleMulled Wine & Fruit Cake
Mulled wine just has such a beautiful flavour and a warm, happy feeling that I can’t resist this recipe each Christmas although it does seem to fit a cold Christmas more (by name that is, it tastes...
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