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Chocolate Rough Slice

October 11, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Chocolate Rough Slice is an old fashioned favourite treat. Baked with a chocolate base, it is topped with chocolate rough topping while still warm. The chocolate rough topping is made from cocoa, coconut, and condensed milk which is absolutely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: Chocolate, coconut, recipe

Chocolate Crackle Cookie Recipe

December 13, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

It is hard to believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away. We have started some holiday baking - one of my favourite activities this time of year. There are a number of recipes we only ever make at Christmas - it makes the season more special … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies Tagged With: Chocolate, Christmas, cookies, gifts from the kitchen, recipe

Custard and White Chocolate Cookies

November 15, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Custard and White Chocolate Cookies are a new favourite in our home. They have the wonderful taste of custard and are studded with delicious chunks of white chocolate. The recipe uses custard powder - an ingredient popular in Australian and British … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies Tagged With: Chocolate, cookies, custard

Never Fail Chocolate Cake

October 29, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

During my childhood, all family celebrations always included a Chocolate Cake baked by my Mum or Nan. My earliest baking adventures always involved chocolate cake. This recipe, dubbed the Never Fail Chocolate Cake, is still a firm favourite with my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes Tagged With: baking, cake, Chocolate

Summer Entertaining {Australia Day}

January 24, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sponsored by TargetWe love to invite friends over for breakfast/brunch in summer. Breakfast is such an easy, relaxing meal to prepare. We live near the coast, so there is usually a nice sea breeze to keep us cool. We hosted a casual early … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia Day, Cupcakes & Muffins, Our Home Tagged With: Chocolate, chocolate chip, home décor, muffins, table setting

Chocolate & Salted Caramel Tarts

December 18, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Sponsored by Anchor CreamIf you are planning your Christmas desserts, you can't go past these delicious Chocolate and Salted Caramel Tarts, served with homemade Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream and fresh berries. They taste amazing and look so elegant.  We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts, Ice Cream Tagged With: caramel, Chocolate, dessert, icecream

White Chocolate and Macadamia Slice

July 7, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Tray bakes and slices are great when you need a sweet treat in a hurry. The White Chocolate and Macadamia Slice is a variation of our popular Chocolate Chip Slice and it can be in the oven in under 15 minutes. It is a tasty slice that is studded with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: Chocolate, lunch box, nuts, white chocolate

Chocolate Weetbix Slice Recipe

June 16, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

 My kids are both in the middle of first semester exams this week, so I have been baking some treats to help with their study! We love slices and tray bakes as they are so quick and easy to prepare. This week I baked a Chocolate Weetbix Slice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: Chocolate, coconut, lunch box, weetbix

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The Scalloped Gift Bag is such a sweet little make The Scalloped Gift Bag is such a sweet little make — beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for Easter or spring gifting. The colourful felt stars (or hearts!) are a lovely way to use your favourite felt scraps, and the scalloped edging adds that extra touch of charm.Comment SCALLOP for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Scalloped Gift Bag Pattern ( available in our Pattern Store & Etsy Shop)#scallopedgiftbag #sewingpattern #eastersewing #scrapfriendlysewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The Ribbon Gift Box is back for Pattern of the Wee The Ribbon Gift Box is back for Pattern of the Week — and this fresh spring version in Tilda Creating Memories feels so sweet. It’s a reusable little box with a clever base, a ribbon closure, and it even folds flat for storage. A quick, satisfying make for Easter gifting or small treats.Comment BOX for the link — it’s 25% off this week only.#ribbongiftbox #sewingpattern #giftsewing #tildafabric #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny projects are my favourite way to use every la Tiny projects are my favourite way to use every last scrap — and these little Threaded Tokens are so quick and satisfying to sew.Here are 3 sweet ways to use them: • Add to a wrapped gift or treat bag • Use as a place card at your next gathering • Clip onto a pouch or zipper pull for a handmade touchThey’re perfect for fussy‑cutting tiny motifs (especially Songbird!) and make lovely little keepsakes.Comment TOKEN for a link to our free Threaded Tokens pattern. Happy sewing, friends 🌼#sewingproject #scrapbusting #tildafabric #tildalovers #fussycuts
✨ Hexie Garden Pouch — Sewing Edition ✨Here’s a ✨ Hexie Garden Pouch — Sewing Edition ✨Here’s a little behind‑the‑scenes look at how this sweet pouch comes together — from stitching the hexie flower to sewing the curved base and adding the drawstring. It’s a gentle, beginner‑friendly project that’s perfect for scraps, gifting, and showing off your favourite prints.If you’d like to sew your own version, comment GARDEN and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.🧵 EPP front 🌸 Fussy‑cut back 🎁 Perfect for gifting 📥 Instant download#hexiegardenpouch #englishpaperpiecing #eppsewing  #tildasongbird #pouchpattern
Looking for a sweet project to use your favourite Looking for a sweet project to use your favourite scraps, feature fabrics, or a little hand‑sewing time? The Hexie Garden Pouch is one of my most versatile patterns — and there are so many ways to make it your own.From classic hexie flowers to fussy‑cut panels, modern hearts, bold prints, or soft pastels… this little pouch always turns out beautifully. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or storing small treasures.Swipe through for ideas, inspiration, and all the different ways you can customise your own version.✨ Comment GARDEN and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Save this post for your next sewing session.Pattern details: Hexie Garden Pdf Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingprojectideas #englishpaperpiecing #drawstringbagpattern #handsewinglove #scrapbustingprojects
The Scalloped Gift Bag is making its little debut The Scalloped Gift Bag is making its little debut today. I stitched this one in soft pastels and couldn’t resist styling it with some bright foil Easter eggs. The sweet scalloped edging and optional felt heart appliqué add such a charming touch. It’s a quick, beginner‑friendly make, perfect for using up small scraps and adding a handmade moment to your Easter table. It also makes a lovely giftable project for this time of year.Comment SCALLOP for the pattern link.#Eastersewing #Eastercrafts #sewingproject #scallopedgiftbag #Eastermakes
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