Swarovski Christmas!!

My daughters were delighted to receive these beautiful swarovski crystal pendants for christmas.

My daughters also received cameras to inspire their photograph taking.

storage baskets

Mmmmmm nana's christmas cake ~ by Donna Hay.

nana's christmas cake

by

Donna Hay

nanna's christmas cake

• 3⅓ cups (500g) raisins
• 250g sultanas
• 125g currants
• ¾ cup (125g) candied mixed peel
• 125g slivered almonds
• 125g chopped dates
• ¾ cup (185ml) brandy or sweet sherry
• 250g butter
• 1¼ cups (220g) brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2¼ cups (335g) plain (all-purpose) flour
• ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of (baking) soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• brandy, extra, for splashing

Place raisins, sultanas, currants, mixed peel, almonds and dates in a bowl and pour over brandy. Cover and allow to soak for at least 8 hours and up to 2 days. 
   Preheat oven to 140°C (285ºF). Beat the butter and sugar in an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Combine butter mixture, soaked fruit mixture, flour, bicarbonate, cinnamon and allspice in a large bowl. Spoon into a 20cm-square cake tin double-lined with non-stick baking paper and bake for 2 hours. While still hot, splash cake with a capful of brandy. Allow to cool before serving. Serves 8–10.

Rudy and the dodo!!

Go back to your childhood and find something special at Rudy and the dodo....terribly fabulous stuff for little individuals. I received my order during the week and cannot wait to see the delight when the kids see their special gifts. 

Rudy and the dodo