Ann Reardon

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Black Forrest Cake Recipe

The advent calendar going up kicks off the official countdown to Christmas in our home. It's a lovely hand-made calendar, stuffed with lollies and nativity figurines in the pockets, providing a great source of post-dinner joy for the kids. With each passing day it grows lighter as the little wooden stable nearby fills up ... »

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Tasting Korean Sweets for the first time

I've just come back from a little whirlwind adventure in Korea. I was lucky enough to be flown over for a YouTube event as well as doing some interviews with newspapers and a TV station. I also met up with fellow YouTubers Simon and Martina, a Canadian couple who moved to Korea 7 ... »

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How to Make Chocolate Scrabble

This iconic chocolate Scrabble set is laden with potential as you create the perfect hand-made gift for your special someone this Valentines Day. Instead of an overpriced greeting card or red roses, you can craft your own personal message, package it up nicely with a bow and let your Valentine know your true feelings. Love, like ... »

mickey mouse cupcakes

Mickey Mouse Cupcakes with Mickey inside

 Mickey was everywhere, even honeymooners donned Mickey Mouse hats with veils. It was Disney World after all, but I still did not expect the level of devotion that the adults had for the Disney characters. These cupcakes are a tribute to our time spent at Disney World and to all those Mickey Mouse LOVERS! ... »

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Chocolate Gelato Recipe

This is a deliciously rich chocolate gelato that you can make at home even if you do not have an ice cream machine. Gelato is a bit different to ice cream in that it does not use cream, so is a little lower in fat. Although if you make chocolate gelato you are adding ... »

chocolate cremeux recipe

Chocolate Cream or Chocolate Cremeux Recipe

Chocolate cremeux or chocolate cream is a versatile element that you can use in a range of desserts. It is not as sweet as ganache but is richer than a mousse. In the words of one of my friends, "this is the best dessert I have ever tasted". Chocolate Cremeux Recipe Ingredients 200g (7.05 ounces) Milk Chocolate 270g (9.52 ounces) Dark ... »

easy cookie monster cupcakes

Easy Cookie Monster Cupcakes

Cookie Monster cupcakes Cookie Monster Cupcakes will go down a treat at any little kids party and with this technique they will be done quickly without the use of any fancy equipment. You will need: Cupcakes (vanilla cake recipe at bottom of princess cake post or chocolate cake recipe) Blue Buttercream (buttercream recipes can be found here) White chocolate melts ... »