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Sticky Christmas Pecans

December 6, 2018 by Helen 1 Comment

Sticky Christmas Pecans

A super quick and easy recipe for today. Christmas wouldn't be the same without copious amounts of nuts. I'm definitely at that stage in my preparations when I can't walk past a packet of nuts without buying some. As a handmade presents go, ...

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Valentine’s Raspberry Coconut Ice Pops

February 13, 2016 by Helen 18 Comments

Raspberry Coconut Ice Pops

There's still time to make these even on Valentine's Day itself. They set quicker than other recipes I've made in the past for coconut ice - The ultra sweet snack that is usually found in square pieces. If you don't have time to make the ...

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Red Velvet Truffles

December 15, 2015 by Helen 13 Comments

Red Velvet Cake Truffles

Its been too long since Bake of the Week last posted, I know. I have very good reason though, we spent last weekend in London with Millie with synchro. She received an invitation the previous weekend as a result of her performance at ...

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Chocolate Orange Cornmeal Biscotti

March 18, 2015 by Helen 24 Comments

chocolate orange cornmeal biscotti

I have recently fallen in love with homemade biscotti - Not quite as harsh on the teeth as shop bought and so much more versatile - So many flavours match perfectly with this type of dough. I like my chocolate orange to be properly ...

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Christmas Tree Cupcakes

December 3, 2014 by Helen 18 Comments

christmas tree cupcakes with a hidden surprise inside

I've enjoyed having a play with some Christmas Cupcakes this week. I'd forgotten how time consuming they can be though - and how quickly they get demolished in our house. These are batch 2 - The first lot got eaten before having their ...

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Halloween Cake Pops

October 29, 2014 by Helen 12 Comments

ghost cake pops

I hope I'm not running before I can walk, but I think I may have finally cracked Cake Pops!! I've talked here so many times about not being able to master them - I've still got a long way to go before they are perfect but I'm more than a ...

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Cheeky Monkey Creme Egg Creature

February 1, 2012 by Helen 11 Comments

Sugar monkey holding an icing banana

A cheery little fellow and a new addition to the Creme Egg Creatures range. My daughter despairs that you can see the creme egg but I quite like showing what he is made of. We have had several discussions about whether his ears should be ...

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Edible Valentines Gift – Cadbury’s Creme Egg

January 23, 2012 by Helen 5 Comments

creme egg decorated with green icing and red roses

I've been at it again with those Cadbury's Creme Eggs - This time making edible gifts for Valentine's Day (or indeed for birthdays/Mother's Day/Any old day that deserves a treat) The creme egg is firstly covered in sugar paste and then ...

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Hi, I'm Helen. Mother of 3, Wife of 1. Tired since 2002. To be found in the kitchen or poolside.
I'm here to help you find easy, tasty family recipes and gorgeous bakes for busy households.

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