And some photos not promised.

First, DmentD and I at his work Christmas party at the museum, and then a couple of us playing about while we were baking!

Christmas Party

Next, the gift tins!

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And every item in them…

CaramelsCookiesGingerbread SpoonsHot ChocolateMarshmallowsPralinesRocherDog BiscuitsCat Treats

We didn’t make the cat treats, but we did make everything else. It was so much fun to do, and it meant we got to play with recipes that we’ve both been wanting to try. Homemade marshmallows are divine! Such a nicer texture than shop bought, velvety and smooth! The rocher turned out nice.. on the second try (the first try yielded the pralines!), and while the caramels are tasty I think next time I want to try and make them a little firmer.