Holiday Ginger Snaps

Posted by Gabi on 24 December 09

When you are in the mood for a nice spicy gingerbread type cookie- these should do the trick. I made this batch for Winter Solstice this week so that’s why they’re decorated as suns. Cut them out in whatever shape you desire and decorate or sprinkle with sliced almonds. They are a touch of  the [...]

 Blackberry Almond Thumbprints

Posted by Gabi on 23 December 09

This recipe came from my Aunt B as Raspberry Almond Thumbprints-one of our favourite all time cookies. In fact, we served these as part of a cream tea for our wedding reception. 

 They are a delightful combination of short bread cookie with the almond playing a nice offset against the sweet-tartness of the jam center. As [...]

 Pumpkin Crescent Dinner Rolls

Posted by Gabi on 22 December 09

After a busy few weeks I’m ready to get back to posting and I have quite a few recipes stored up to share with you.
Let’s start with this one for some lovely, light and airy dinner rolls made a bit more nutritious with the addition of pumpkin. They add a nice bit of colour to the [...]

 Blogging By Mail and a lovely package from Ana!

Posted by Gabi on 10 December 09

Oh boy! I looked out my window just now to find the mail carrier had left a package for me on the doorstep. It is from the lovely Ana of Cocina a Tiempo Parcial sent to me for BBM all the way from Madrid!  Whoo hoo!

First of all thanks to Stephanie (you know my fav hostess don’t [...]