Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Ginger is the rhizome from the Zingiber officinale plant, the root can be used fresh (peel it first) or...

Over the years I have had a candle snuffer or two, but I never really got on with them, the handles were too long and the snuffer bit...

Watching the online market run by The Enchanted Market last weekend, a beautiful knitted snood caught my eye. Created by...

Figs (Ficus carica) The fruit of the fig is borne from a deciduous tree that has scented leaves; the fruit can be used fresh or dried....

These fabulously spiced cookies will bring the smell of Yule to your kitchen! 270g/9.5 oz plain/all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking...

Ever since I was a small child I have had an advent calendar each year. The ones I remember were card pictures with small doors that...

Looking around for some Tomtes/Gonks/Gnomes/whatever name you call them by. I wanted something hand made, and am far to lacking in...

Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) Those suspicious looking brown wrinkled things you get at Yule (no not grandma…). Sweet fruits from the...

Simple ingredients that make the most amazing sweet treats! 200g/7 oz chocolate (must be at least 50% cocoa solids) 150ml/5 fl oz double...

Chestnut (sweet) (Castanea var.) A deciduous tree the sweet chestnut produces spiky seed pods that hold the ‘fruit’ inside not to be...