Do you have special family Christmas recipes? Those treats that you only make once a year? One of our family's favourites, is Shortbread Stars. They are little bite sized shortbreads that look so festive and are great to share. I had a spare hour … [Read more...]
Christmas Lolly Buffet
One of my favourite childhood memories of Christmas, is having bowls of lollies (candy) on the dinning table for our Christmas lunch. Lollies and chocolates were a big treat when I was growing up, so it was extra special to have them on our table at … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Cupcakes
Candy Cane recipes are always so festive at this time of year. This week Sarah backed up a batch of chocolate cupcakes that she decorated with a peppermint buttercream frosting, and shards of crushed candy cane on the top. She tried a new technique … [Read more...]
Blog of the Month
Sarah and I are so thrilled to be featured as Blog of the Month in the latest issue of Sew Magazine (UK). … [Read more...]
Homemade Christmas – 10 Christmas Crafts
It is hard to believe that Christmas is nearly here again. Although time is running low, there is still time to make a few special touches for Christmas. Nothing gets you in the Christmas spirit quite like some Christmas crafting with the carols … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Cookies
Sarah has baked a big batch of Brown Sugar Cookies and they are packaged up ready for Christmas gift giving. We were allowed to have a sample (for quality control purposes of course!) and they are delicious. They are my favourite type of cookie - … [Read more...]
Don’t Delay!
Christmas is such a busy time of time. We couldn't survive this time of year without our lists. This year we are hosting Christmas lunch for our extended family of 16 people. We have "To Do" list for gifts; groceries; food to bake/prepare; Christmas … [Read more...]
Snowflake Cookies
One of the many things we love about Christmas here at Chez Sugar is baking cookies for family and friends. Sarah, our resident baker, is in charge of the cookie baking this year, while I sort out the cookie packaging.First up, Sarah has made a … [Read more...]
Raspberry Ice
A quick, fun and festive idea for Christmas entertaining is Raspberry Ice. It is so simple - pop a raspberry or strawberry into an ice cube tray. Fill with water and freeze. Hey presto ... you have raspberry ice! We used a star ice cube tray that we … [Read more...]
Handmade with Love Tutorial Contest 2012
If you are looking for some last minute inspiration for holiday gifts to make, you can't go past the lovely range of 130+ tutorials over at Handmade With Love Pink Chalk Studios Tutorial Contest. The tutorials are grouped into Gifts for Friends; … [Read more...]
Snowflake Bottle
When we entertain, we always have plenty of iced water on hand for our guests. Christmas Day is usually hot in our part of the world, so it is important that everyone drinks plenty of water to stay hydrated.Last time we visited Ikea, we picked up … [Read more...]
Sarah’s Kitchen
One of the highlights of having a Mother/Daughter blog, has been documenting Sarah's baking skills over the past 5 years. She is still as passionate about baking as she was at the age of 11 years when we started this adventure. Sarah is continually … [Read more...]
