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Chocolate Treats

July 11, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 23 Comments

The school holidays are flying by – hard to believe we are now in the second week! Sarah and I spent an enjoyable morning yesterday in the kitchen and craft room together. I have already shown you my pear muffins. Sarah prefers chocolate over fruit. She was inspired by her cook book “500 Chocolate Delights” and made up some Chocolate Shortbread, which is the perfect accompaniment to Hot Chocolate.

She also made up some Rich Chocolate Syrup which tasted divine on our ice-cream last night. She had fun customising the bottle.

Last term, Sarah did a unit in ceramics at school. Here is her tomato mug.

Hope to have more opportunities for some Mother/Daughter creating over the coming week.

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  1. suzitee says

    July 11, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    I must say, Sarah, that I prefer chocolate over fruit any day of the week! Love your ceramic mug…you are multi-talented!

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  2. Diann says

    July 11, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    I love that tomato mug! I rather fancy having one of those for my tomato soup!

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  3. Stephanie says

    July 12, 2010 at 3:30 am

    Shortbread and tea is a wonderful combination. Yum. Clever tomato mug. Love how the lid will keep your tea warm.

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  4. Janellybelly says

    July 12, 2010 at 3:50 am

    It all looks delicious, and I love all the Cricut cut outs you are using – I think it’s time to invest in one…

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  5. Chookyblue...... says

    July 12, 2010 at 3:52 am

    have been enjoying some cooking and sewing time with the kids this holidays………

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  6. peppermintpatcher says

    July 12, 2010 at 4:19 am

    The colours on that tomato mug are beautifully vibrant. Well done, Sarah.

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  7. Anita says

    July 12, 2010 at 4:24 am

    Hey you girls….What a busy creative pair you are. Love the mug Sarah, well done! Of course, looking at food on your blog makes you want to eat, especially in this cold weather. Yep, the holidays are going too fast! Kind regards, Anita.

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  8. Tania says

    July 12, 2010 at 4:37 am

    I knew I missed out on something at school. Tomato mug ceramics, obviously. LOVING IT!

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  9. Linda says

    July 12, 2010 at 4:42 am

    Oh Sarah can you share that recipe as my son loves shortbread and chocolate so he will think he is in heaven. Your tomato mug looks great,many years ago i did ceramics but i gave all of my pieces away so treasure that one. Love the decoration on your syrup bottle.

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  10. Linda says

    July 12, 2010 at 4:45 am

    Sarah as usual your baking looks divine, my son would think he is in heaven as shortbread and chocolate are two of his favourite things.Your tomato jug looks wonderful as does your syrup with the decorative bottle.

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  11. Terriaw says

    July 12, 2010 at 5:25 am

    chocolate syrup? Yum! My sister would absolutely love that chocolate cook book. You and Sarah always come up with the best labeling and packaging for your baked goods!

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  12. Thimbleanna says

    July 12, 2010 at 5:50 am

    Yum — it all sounds (and looks) soooo good. That little tomato is adorable too. I loved it when my kids had ceramics — they always brought home some cute stuff.

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  13. Silver Strands says

    July 12, 2010 at 9:08 am

    Mmmmm! and the chocolate syrup is displayed in such a CUTE way.
    oxox
    Denalee

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  14. Chocolate Cat says

    July 12, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    Chocolate shortbread! Yum! Must say I agree with you Sarah and prefer chocolate over fruit!! Love the tomato cup.

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  15. Dogwood says

    July 12, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Great job on the tomato mug. Love the shape, colors and lid. That will be fun for her to use.

    Dogwood

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  16. Celestial Charms says

    July 12, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Yummy! Ceramic classes are such a great way to inspire the young. I remember taking some when I was a preteen, and how enjoyable they were.
    Maureen

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  17. Tracy says

    July 14, 2010 at 4:18 am

    Keep those yummy days coming! :o) ((HUGS))

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  18. Katherine says

    July 14, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Looks like you and Sarah are making the most of the school holidays. You are both so talented! The tomato cup is awesome.

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  19. Shannon says

    July 16, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    You two make the best use of your vacation time! I wish I could reach right through my comp and nab that chocolate syrup… 🙂

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  20. Handmade in Israel says

    July 18, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    Mmm… chocolate shortbread! I could eat a slice (or two!) of that just now with my morning coffee 🙂 Lovely as usual!

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  21. Gina says

    July 20, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    Sarah is a real talent! Just like you!

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  22. Mary says

    July 21, 2010 at 5:49 am

    It seems like you are both enjoying the school holidays together. I like Sarah’s tomato mug and all the chocolate treats.

    We still have two more days of school before the summer holidays and this year I have two weeks off work. We hope to do some Mother and Daughter creating too.

    Look forward to seeing more creative crafts.

    Mary

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  23. Mel says

    July 22, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    I really love Sarah’s tomato mug, it’s so beautiful!

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