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Felt stars

A lovely accessory for Christmas which is quickly done and can be used hanging in fir twigs, spread on your table or attached to little gifts. You can buy all necessary tools in crafting shops or online. Simply search for Needle Felting Supplies and you will find all you need. Besides wool you’ll need felting […]

Easy Holiday Table Ideas I

Not even two weeks left until Christmas Eve. Time to think about your holiday table. My device for these occasions “Less is more” because the nice and delicious food should attract our attention. In a book called “Dekoideen für Weihnachten” from GU I found this lovely idea about using Christmas balls as a candle holder. […]

Little assistants

A picture of my Santa Claus cookies gallery shows the plastic bars at work. They help to roll out pastry evenly. My set contains three thicknesses, 0.098/0.138/0.177 inches. Since the start of baking holiday cookies I’m a convinced follower of these bars. All cookies are of the same thickness and they all need the same […]

Brownies

Brownies – delicious the whole year through. This recipe coming from my mum is with lots of chocolate. I tried it at home, found it brillant and asked for it directly. It’s a must for all chocolate fancier!  

Roast apples

Delicious dessert or to be savoured with a nice cup of tea or coffee. The filling with curd cheese, egg yolk and almonds makes it really rich.