Yesterday we celebrated Sarah's 17th birthday. When I asked her what type of birthday cake she would like, she immediately requested a Kit Kat Birthday cake. You have probably seen variations of this cake around the internet and pinterest over the … [Read more...]
Chocolate Caramel Brownies
If you after delicious moist, dense, fudgey brownies, you can't go past Chocolate Caramel Brownies. The secret to these brownies is that they contain chopped Jersey Caramels which add a lovely caramel flavour. It is wonderful to discover a piece of … [Read more...]
Patchwork Potholder
After a couple of hours of recreational sewing today, I had my first finish of 2014! I am still getting used to using my new Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2. Before I tackle a quilt, I wanted to work on a few smaller projects.I generally start … [Read more...]
Best Wishes for a Happy 2014
Wishing you all an extra special 2014. Do more of what makes you happy and dream big! We have plenty of exciting plans for A Spoonful of Sugar in 2014. Hope you will continue to follow us on our creative journey. Our readers are the best - we hope … [Read more...]
{2014} New Year Tea Towel
I was spoilt for Christmas with a lovely new sewing machine. I am now the proud owner of a Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2 Machine and can't wait to have some time to put it through its paces. My sewing room is temporarily a guest room, so I have set … [Read more...]
Best of 2013 (Part 2 – Baking)
Baking together is something that we love to do. During 2013 we have baked an assortment of cakes, cookies, muffins, slices, and desserts. It has been fun to look through our archives to find the 10 most popular recipes for 2013. If you haven't tried … [Read more...]
Best of 2013 (Part 1 – Making)
2013 has been a wonderful year for A Spoonful of Sugar. One of the highlights was our mother/daughter trip to Paris in May. Life has been very hectic - with work and school commitments, it is sometimes a juggle to post as regularly as we would like, … [Read more...]
Christmas Spice Cupcakes
One of our favourite Christmas recipes is Christmas Spice Cupcakes. Made with brown sugar, spices, and melted chocolate, they are moist and light, and taste amazing. We always decorate them with a simple vanilla frosting. This year we have decorated … [Read more...]
