This post is part of my 2017 Christmas planning series. Find other posts in the series here. I love to hand make some of my gifts each Christmas. I do dabble occasionally …
Rocky road inspired slice
This was a recipe I made as a small Christmas treat for some friends. My intention had been to make my own marshmallows to make this slice, but time ran away from …
How to make your own Christmas hamper
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Gingerbread Men
Image Credit Photographically Each household has its Christmas traditions, that one thing that makes Christmas special for them. And for us, Christmas just isn’t Christmas without baking gingerbread. While you can buy …
Sweet and Salty Popcorn
Disclaimer: This post is contributed by Planning With Kids partner Pureharvest. Image Credit Photographically Popcorn has got to be one of the best snacks going around. Whether it’s for the school lunchbox, …
Honey Roasted Macadamia Clusters
This post is part of my 10 Week Christmas Planning Series. Click here to read more posts – Christmas Planning 2013. Another Macadamia Nut recipe and another quick recipe too. I served these …
Almond and Chilli Dukkah
This post is part of my 10 Week Christmas Planning Series. Click here to read more posts – Christmas Planning 2013. I am very keen on Dukkah at the moment. My favourite combo …
Vanilla Walnuts – Super Easy Handmade Gift
This post is part of my 10 Week Christmas Planning Series. Click here to read more posts – Christmas Planning 2013. The end of the preschool and school year seem to come quicker …
Popping Candy Chocolate Cups
The preschooler has had some amazing little treats come home with Christmas cards this year. A favourite though was the popping candy chocolate elf. I only recall seeing popping candy chocolate at …
Christmas Treats To Make With Kids
This post is part of my Christmas Planning Series. Click here to read more posts – Christmas Planning. Christmas is a great time of the year to get in the kitchen with …
Almond Butter Recipe
Roasting the almonds first gives the nut butter a deeper colour and flavour – both are delicious, but my preference is with roasted. Roasting the almonds is easy too. (I didn’t soak …
Christmas Chocolate Crackles (No Copha)
I really dislike the taste of copha, but do like the idea of a chocolate crackle! This Christmas Chocolate Crackles recipe has no copha in it. It uses actual chocolate instead which …
Edible Gifts
Each year I like to make some handmade gifts for Christmas and I spend time in July making as many as I can, so I am not overwhelmed by it all when …