Christmas & New Year's Archives - Page 4 of 7

Gooey Marshmallow Ice Cream Cones That Won’t Melt

Great way to use left over from summer ice cream cones in winter or as a no melt ice cream idea for picnics and kids parties.

Giant Fairy-cake / Cupcake / Muffin Birthday Cake

Giant chocolate covered cupcake birthday cake made with special two part silicone mould.

Mermaid Nails Sponged with 3D Glitter

Sparkly 3D glitter nails perfect for Christmas, parties and nights out.

Kid’s Party Food – Chocolate Covered Salted Fingers with Sprinkles

DIY children’s party food ideas – chocolate salted fingers covered in sprinkles… colourful and fun!

Shatter / Crackle Top Coats vs. Magnetic Nail Varnishes

Shatter nail polishes and magnetic nail polishes review plus easy Christmas and Halloween nails ideas.

Letterpress Vanilla Cookies – Home Made Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Simple recipe for letter press cookies – DIY teacher appreciation gift idea.

Double Chocolate Sponge Cake with Strawberries

Triple layered chocolate sponge cake recipe with chocolate spread, whipped cream and strawberry layers.

Vienna Doughnuts / Pączki Wiedeńskie

Traditional Polish doughnuts made out of steamed dough, soft and moist on the inside.

Tartare Sauce for Fish & Seafood – Sos Tatarski

Quick sauce for fish made from pickled cucumbers, fresh dill and mayonnaise plus crème fraîche – perfect for baked or fried breaded fish.

Kluski z Makiem – Polish Pasta with Poppy Seeds

Traditional Polish dish served during Christmas Eve.

Babka Makowa / Makowiec – Polish Poppy Seed Cake Roll with Chocolate Glaze

Babka Makowa / Makowiec – traditional Polish poppy seed yeast cake roll.

Couple of Patterns for Simple Crochet Appliqués & Motifs

Little crochet motif patterns that you may find useful to decorate bigger projects or simply to attach to ready made outfits and products.

Winter Nail Art – Snowflakes

Winter themed nail art with simple white snowflakes on the top of blue nail varnish.

Quick & Easy Nail Art For All Seasons

Simple, quick and easy nail art ideas.

Leftover Turkey & Leek Calzone

Great way to use roast turkey leftovers (or any other cooked meat).

Happy Holidays / Wesołych Świąt !!!

In Poland my family and friends are preparing for Christmas dinner already today, here in UK we are celebrating tomorrow with kid’s stocking filled with sweets and gifts on the morning and then family dinner: whole roasted turkey with cranberry & orange sauce, Polish vegetable salad, beets & carrots in balsamic maple syrup, crunchy baked […]

Crochet Apple Cosy Pattern – Last Minute DIY Gift Idea

[inspired by “Simple Crochet” by Sara Sinaguglia, pattern is my own] MATERIALS about 12-15 g of yarn for 4 mm crochet – UK 8 / US 6 (2 colours if making leaves or flowers) ribbon – optional buttons – optional beads with large holes – optional EQUIPMENT 4 mm crochet hook METHOD stitches used: chain […]

The Polar Express – Children’s Christmas Movie Review

The Polar Express movie review.

DIY Felt Hamster Design for T-shirts – Christmas Stocking Filler Idea

MATERIALS light brown, yellow and pink felt plain, thin thread in the same colour as brown felt embroidery thread in dark brown and white colour 2 dark (I used brown) mini beads for eyes – optional, could be made with the thread instead EQUIPMENT thin needle thick needle for embroidery thread scissors METHOD 1. Cut […]

Christmas at Covent Garden Market in London

Beautiful Covent Garden market during Christmas season.

DIY Personalized Pillowcases with Crochet Chain

Quick and easy personalized gift idea for any occasion.

Mikołajki / St. Nicholas Day – 6th of December

St. Nicholas Day also known as Mikolaki celebrated on the 6th of December in Poland, Germany and other European countries.

Glittery Salt Dough Decorations – Kids’ Crafts

Kids’ Christmas craft idea – salt dough decorations.

Stained Glass Bread Baubles – Edible Crafts

Classic stained glass baubles made out of bread and boiled sweets.

DIY Felt Brooches for Moms, Aunties & Grannies – Christmas Gift Ideas

MATERIALS few varied size felt circles pieces of craft yarn thread & needle buttons or beads brooch fastenings METHOD 1. First make flowers out yarn: wrap it around your fingers, tighten the loops on one side and then spread to shape the flower. 2. Place first flower on the biggest felt circle and sew it […]

Kulebiak – Traditional Polish Sour Cabbage & Mushroom Pie

[Recipe by Babcia Ala, my mother.] INGREDIENTS for the dough 1 kg plain flour 100g fresh or 3⅓ tbs dry yeast 100g unsalted butter 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks, save the egg whites for brushing 1½ cup lukewarm milk 1 tsp grated nutmeg 1 tsp sea salt, less if butter is salted for the […]

5 Minute Nail Art – Silver Stripes

Quick and easy nail art that can be done in 5 minutes…

Raffaello – Almond & Coconut Cream No Bake Cake

Recipe for no bake cake inspired by Raffaello from Ferrero Rocher.

Walnut Keks – Traditional Polish Tea Cake

INGREDIENTS 1½ cups plain flour (250g) 1 bar (250g) unsalted butter (chopped and softened) 1¾ cup icing sugar (250g) 2 cups of walnuts (250g) 5-6 eggs (I used 6 small ones) 1 tbs vanilla extract 1 tbs 95% rectified spirit – optional 1½ tsp / ½ tbs baking powder + 2 tsp of butter to […]

Black Forest Cake – German Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

Black Forest Cake – German chocolate cake with cherry liquor and fresh cherries.

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