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Christmas Truffles

November 23, 2018 By Amy 4 Comments

As seen at Foodies Festival Christmas 2018!

When it comes to Christmas, who doesn’t love a wee home made gift? Especially one you can eat! If you’re looking for the perfect edible gift for friends and family, look no further than Granny’s Christmas Truffles.Read More

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Chocolate Peppermint Creams

December 12, 2017 By Amy 2 Comments

Chocolate Peppermint Creams - The perfect after dinner treat. Peppermint creams dipped in dark chocolate.

I don’t know about you but alongside spending time with family, my favourite part of Christmas is the food! From something sweet for breakfast (lets be honest, it’s usually a selection box!) to turkey with all the trimming for dinner, as well as all the Roses, Celebrations & Heroes in between. But by the end of the day when bellies are full, there’s always room for one more thing; after dinner mints! And these Chocolate Peppermint Creams are the perfect home made festive treat that anyone can make.Read More

Filed Under: chocolate, christmas, recipe Tagged With: cream, peppermint, sweet

Nadiya’s Bake Me a Festive Story – GIVEAWAY

December 7, 2017 By Amy 20 Comments

Nadiya's Bake Me a Festive Story review and giveaway.

When it comes to Great British Bake-Off winners, I’ve always had one favourite over all others. Perhaps because like me, she’s a Mum and her baking always has a real family feel to it. Or maybe it’s because she’s just really lovely! Whatever the reason, Nadiya is undoubtedly my favourite Bake-Off winner. And just in time for Christmas, she’s got another beautiful book, Nadiya’s Bake Me a Festive Story.Read More

Filed Under: christmas, giveaway Tagged With: book, competition, festive, giveaway, nadiya

Christmas Pudding

November 20, 2017 By Amy 1 Comment

Christmas Pudding recipe from Baking with Granny. Traditional Christmas pudding recipe made with mixed fruit, dates, breadcrumbs. suet and brandy.

When it comes to traditional British puddings, you don’t get any more traditional than a good old fashioned Christmas Pudding, with it’s Medieval origins! And with this years Stir Up Sunday quickly approaching, we’ve got the perfect recipe to make the perfect show stopping pudding for your Christmas dinner!

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Filed Under: christmas, kids, recipe, scottish, traditional Tagged With: british, festive, pudding, steamed

Papa’s Puff Pastry Mince Pies

December 20, 2016 By Amy 2 Comments

Puff Pastry Mince Pies

It’s impossible to escape them at this time of year but if there’s one person who will never turn them down it’s Papa! He’ll eat mince pies of any description but his most favourite kind are puff pastry mince pies. And because I’m the most amazing daughter in the world (& the most modest too!) I’m more than happy to indulge him with a batch or two.

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Filed Under: christmas, pastry, recipe

10 Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes

December 19, 2016 By Amy Leave a Comment

Christmas Morning Breakfast

Surely I’m not the only one who promises themselves each Christmas that they will make a nice breakfast to start off the days festivities but ends up eating a selection box instead? This will be the year though! And with so many delicious options I’ve really no excuse.

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Filed Under: breakfast, christmas, recipe, roundup

Chocolate Fudge Brownies in a Jar

December 18, 2016 By Amy 6 Comments

Chocolate Fudge Brownies in a Jar

What can I say about these Chocolate Fudge Brownies in a Jar other than they are a guaranteed crowd pleaser! And if you are looking for a last minute stocking filler or a fail-proof Secret Santa gift, then look no further. Best of all, the ingredients when combined make what Granny has called, “the best chocolate brownies she’s ever tasted.” Big praise indeed!

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Super-Simple Crispy Christmas Puddings

December 16, 2016 By Amy 1 Comment

Crispy Christmas Puddings

When it comes to baking at Christmas time it’s near impossible to not get the kids involved. The boys love nothing more than lending a hand, especially when it involves anything Christmas-y (our ‘beautifully’ decorated Christmas tree backs me up on this…). Where some recipes are best left to grown ups after bedtime, these super-simple Crispy Christmas Puddings from Samantha at Chocolate & Wine and I’ll Be Fine are the perfect bake to get little hands making!

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Filed Under: chocolate, christmas, guest post, kids, recipe

Vegan Christmas Cake Biscotti

December 14, 2016 By Amy 12 Comments

Vegan Christmas Cake Biscotti

I didn’t think it was possible to make the simple biscotti biscuit any more festive but these Vegan Christmas Cake Biscotti do just that! As well as having every flavour of Christmas in one little biscuit, they are vegan-friendly! This fantastic recipe comes from Midge at The Peachicks Bakery and it’s one that all guests over Christmas can truly enjoy.

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Filed Under: biscuit, christmas, recipe

Peanut Butter Cookies

December 12, 2016 By Amy 1 Comment

Peanut Butter Cookies

It’s now that time of year when I start to think about what we can bake to give as gifts to friends and family for Christmas. It’s something that Granny has always done but I love how nowadays giving the gift of biscuits, cakes & mince pies at Christmas has become such a popular thing. Today we’ve got a lovely and amazingly simple Peanut Butter Cookie recipe to share from the lovely Lauren at Dilan and Me.

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Filed Under: biscuit, chocolate, christmas, guest post, peanut, recipe

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