Category: Christmas

Eggnog Cake

In American  Eierlikoerkuchen would be called Eggnog Cake. This cake is a German classic. I was given this recipe my friend Elke after she bought...

Cheese and Herb Bread Sticks

These Cheese and herb bread sticks make a great party canape. They are very quick and easy to make, you just need to let them rest...

Cheese Savouries

These cheese savouries make a great party canape. This is another great recipe from my friend Heiko. As you might have noticed I have been...

Mince Pies

Mince pies are a British Classic Christmas treat. Everyone normally starts eating them as soon at it turns December. If you haven’t heard of mince...

Pfeffernuesse

Pfeffernuesse, or pepper nut in English , is a traditional German or Dutch Christmas treat. It is now one my new favourites combining white pepper,...

Gingerbread House

It wouldn’t be Christmas in my house, without a Gingerbread House. I have made houses from paper templates, metal cutters and now I have invested...

Cinnamon Cookies

This recipe is one that Tom’s Spanish teacher gave him. I didn’t think it was possible to have a biscuit with a higher butter to...

Shortbread

Its almost Christmas and that means it is time for traditional Scottish shortbread. I have lost count of the number of times I have made...

Triple Ginger Cake

My triple ginger cake is my Christmas favourite cake. Ginger cake has always been one of my favourites, a small ginger cake bought from the...

Biscotti

Biscotti is one of my favourite biscuits. It is originally from Italy, but now you can get it almost everywhere. Biscotti is baked twice and...