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Chocolate Caramel Brownies

January 4, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: caramel, Chocolate

Easy Chocolate Cupakes

December 12, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Chocolate Cupcakes are always popular in our home. As much as we love this time of year, it is always busy with lots of end of year and festive celebrations. Sarah is now on school holidays and has been baking up a storm. I arrived home from a hectic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins Tagged With: Chocolate

Halloween Cupcakes

October 12, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

If you are hosting a Halloween party, these Trick or Treat Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes are really popular. Simply bake up a batch of your favourite cupcake recipe (we have included ours below), and decorate with chocolate ganache, sprinkles, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Halloween Tagged With: Chocolate

Chocolate Coconut Bars

September 19, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Every weekend we bake up a few treats to include in our lunch boxes during the week, and to have with our weekend coffee. We are always looking for recipes that freeze well. That way in the mornings when we are preparing the lunches we can quickly … [Read more...]

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

Chocolate Mint Slice

September 2, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Hope all Australian Dad's had a wonderful Father's Day yesterday. Sarah always bakes something special for celebrations in our home. To celebrate Father's Day she baked a tray of Chocolate Peppermint Slice which is one of her Dad's all time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate, mint

Chocolate Cupcakes

August 14, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

When time is short and I need to bake a batch of cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcakes is my go to recipe. They are so quick to make - simply mix together a cocoa paste, put all the ingredients into a food processor and blitz until smooth. You can have a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate

Chocolate Truffles

July 20, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Sarah and I love to create in the kitchen. We are largely self taught, but occasionally attend classes to learn new techniques. Last week we attended a Chocolate Truffle course to learn how to mould, pipe, cut and temper chocolate. The class was at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Confectionery, Uncategorized Tagged With: candy, Chocolate

Chocolate Layer Cake

July 5, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

As you know, Sarah loves to bake and spends hours reading baking blogs, and browsing over on Pinterest and Food Gawker for inspiration. She has a part time job and wanted to treat herself to a couple of cookbooks to use on the school holidays to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes Tagged With: Chocolate

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Turning hair accessories into sewing magic ✨ If yo Turning hair accessories into sewing magic ✨ If you’ve ever struggled to find bright or narrow elastic cord for pouch closures, this little trick will save the day. Hair ties make the perfect elastic loop for the Mini Treat Pouch — sturdy, colourful, and so easy to sew in. It’s one of my favourite shortcuts for quick gifts and scrap‑friendly makes.Comment TREAT and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you 💌Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#MiniTreatPouch #HairElasticHack #ScrapFriendlySewing #BeginnerSewingProjects #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns
Small enough to tuck in your tote, clever enough t Small enough to tuck in your tote, clever enough to hold all your essentials. The Travel Sewing Kit is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, practical for everyday use, and makes a sweet little gift.Want the pattern? Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the link 💌Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit PDF — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop (links in profile).Fabric: Tilda Cotton Beach. Thanks to @tilda_australia✂️ Travel Tip: Most airlines allow small scissors in carry‑on luggage. Mine have a 1‑inch blade and fit perfectly inside the kit. Always check your airline’s guidelines before flying, especially internationally.#travelsewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #giftsewingideas #tildafabric
A calm look inside the Makers Caddy ✨This projec A calm look inside the Makers Caddy ✨This project is one of those satisfying makes that feels doable for any skill level, uses small cuts of fabric you already have on hand, and comes together quickly. The little details make it such a joy to sew — and it’s the kind of piece you’ll use every day or happily gift to another maker.Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link 💛Pattern Details: Makers Caddy PDF Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#makerscaddy #sewingprojectideas #sewingpatternlove #sewingroomorganisation #sewingcommunity
The Handy Drawstring Bag is one of my favourite qu The Handy Drawstring Bag is one of my favourite quick makes — simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and stitches up in no time, which makes it perfect for last‑minute gifts or organising all the little things in your sewing space.This sweet version is sewn in Plum Garden and Tea Towel Basics from Tilda, and the small‑scale prints shine beautifully in a project like this. I love the flat base, the smooth drawstring closure, and how easily it folds flat when not in use. With three sizes included, you can sew a whole coordinating set from just a handful of scraps.If you enjoy quick, giftable projects, this one is such a joy to make.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Plum Garden and Tea Towel Basics. Thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringbag #sewingcommunity #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpatterns #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
I designed the Makers Caddy because I wanted a pro I designed the Makers Caddy because I wanted a project that was as practical as it was pretty. Beginner friendly construction, quick to construct, and giftable.This version shows all my favourite details: structured shape, pockets, a wide base, and those little finishing touches like the leather patch and tag. It’s simple to sew, satisfying to use, and one of the most versatile organisers in my sewing room.Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Makers Caddy — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#makerscaddy #sewingcommunity #sewingpatterns #sewingroom #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A little drawstring bag that always comes to the r A little drawstring bag that always comes to the rescue. This one stitches up quickly, uses small cuts of fabric, and is perfect for treats, tiny gifts, or organising your sewing space. It’s one of those patterns you’ll make again and again — simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringbag #sewingcommunity #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpatterns #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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