Advent Calendar
Well this is merry! I love giving gourmet gifts to you as well as friends and family, so I thought I would share some great recipes that work (as always) throughout the month of December. It has been a tough year for the world, but the best way to cheer someone is to give a little of yourself. These recipes will bring some joy to the recipient as well as some joy to you as bake and make these delicious treats into something wonderful for this Christmas Season.
From the team and from me,
Merry Christmas and may 2024 bring peace and harmony to you and yours.
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DAY ONE
It's not ALL about the food at Christmas, so we think this will get your gifting off to a good start. Perfect to make now and gift later!
DAY TWO
Welcome to the world of homemade nougat! This will surprise and delight you. It is super easy to make, and looks so professional!
Your giftees will love it.
DAY THREE
Our recent foodie trip to Thailand inspired these amazing cookies. DO make them (and gift them to yourself!)
DAY FOUR
There is something quite amazing about gifting homemade butter. It is pretty impressive. Perhaps gift it with a loaf of your homemade bread! Yum. Now we are feeling it!
DAY FIVE
There is a match made in heaven and it is dark chocolate and raspberries! And we love the edible glitter. Gifting at it's best!
DAY SEVEN
A hot chocolate mix to rival all hot chocolate. Wrap a bag of this together with a cute coffee mug. Cuteness!
DAY EIGHT
This recipe is part of our Shelf Control course, completely free to Insiders. Gift yourself, then gift your friends!
DAY NINE
An inspiration from something I purchased in Malaysia when scouting out next years foodie trip. Get this recipe, but then gift yourself the gift of travel!
DAY TEN
Call it ham jam, call it BBQ ready, call it what you will, someone is going to get lucky when you make this for them.
DAY ELEVEN
Wrap these up with your favourite cheeses or dips or even some nuts. Make a little hamper. That's what it's all about.
DAY TWELVE
Wine gums were my mums favourite, but these are a little more winey than most! Call them teensy jelly shots...but easier to wrap!
DAY THIRTEEN
Everyone needs this in their life, so make a double batch! (Keep a big jar for yourself!)
DAY FOURTEEN
After our Anantara Cookie success, we couldn't help but go back to lime leaf flavoured bake goods again! Your lucky peeps will LOVE these.
DAY FIFTEEN
You cannot get through Christmas without several batches of these! Plus they are the perfect gift!
DAY SIXTEEN
These are so traditional in the northern hemisphere. It is like a little touch of German Christmas down under...(oh and make your own jam, you won't regret it!)
DAY SEVENTEEN
Chocolate in crackers? We know your cheese loving peeps will love these. The savoury notes of cacao nibs, really compliment the crackers, so go ahead. Gift away!
DAY EIGHTEEN
Our fudges are legendary, and this is one of the best. Mix and match with any of our other amazing fudge recipes...very cute!
DAY NINETEEN
Yes please. Your dentist will love these almost as much as you will! They need to stay cold, so these are really a make and gift immediately type of recipe.
DAY TWENTY
This one is an absolute fave for both gifting and eating. I know this recipe by heart now, it is that good. Make 2 batches...just warning you now. One for them, one for you!
DAY TWENTY ONE
Merry merry gifting. These are ultra cute and make the perfect gift for anyone! Gluten free, and just super more-ish. Wrap in cellophane, tie with ribbon, but keep one or two for you!
DAY TWENTY TWO
For the vegetarians on your Christmas list, this is just heaven! For the pate lovers on your list, this is also heaven! Gift it paired with crackers...homemade of course.
DAY TWENTY THREE
We love all things gingerbread at this time of year. This recipe can be made into regular shapes, you know, little gingerbread men, but how cute are the houses? Make a village, gift a village!
DAY TWENTY FOUR
Perhaps keep this one for yourself. It is pretty cute! Let your creativity run wild!
