tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65500208508334895752024-03-06T12:36:55.495+13:00Cat Taylor DesignUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger314125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-51542651116700077482014-12-18T14:23:00.000+13:002014-12-18T14:23:07.291+13:00Christmas BakingSo summer has definitely gone into hiding around here.... we have had rain, wind, rain, and more rain for the past week... Not so great for the start of the 'summer' holidays, but perfect for a bit of christmas baking.<div>
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<b>Vanilla Shortbread</b></div>
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100g icing sugar</div>
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200g standard flour</div>
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100g cornflour</div>
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200g unsalted butter</div>
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seeds from 1 vanilla pod (or essence with seeds)</div>
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Preheat oven to 160C degrees.</div>
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Sift together icing sugar, flour and cornflour in a bowl, then rub in butter and vanilla pod seeds.</div>
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Blend until the mixture coheres and begins to form a ball. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour.</div>
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Roll out gently and cut into shapes then bake 15-20 minutes. </div>
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The shortbread will be pale, but not doughy - a little golden around the edges but melting, not crispy.</div>
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Cool and sprinkle with caster sugar, or a mixture of cinnamon/sugar.</div>
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<i>(Recipe from December Taste Magazine - or if you are feeling adventurous, you can use <a href="http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/recipe-search/feature-recipe/2014/8/dark-chocolate-liquorice-rocky-road/" target="_blank">this</a> recipe and make your own licorice too)</i></div>
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500g dark chocolate (60% cocoa solids), coarsely chopped</div>
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200g marshmallows, roughly chopped</div>
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150g raw almonds, roasted in 180C oven for 10-12 minutes till golden, cooled then coarsely chopped</div>
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20g freeze-dried raspberries, plus extra for scattering</div>
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130g good quality black licorice roughly chopped.</div>
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Grease and line a 25cm x 16cm baking tin with baking paper, allowing the sides to overhang (for easy removal).</div>
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Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally with a metal spoon, until smooth (2-3 minutes).</div>
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Combine marshmallows, almonds, raspberries and licorice in a large bowl, pour in chocolate and stir to coat well. Spread mixture evenly over baking tin, scatter with extra freeze-dried raspberries and set aside until firm (about 2 hours).</div>
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Turn out onto a clean surface and cut into chunks with a hot knife. Store rocky road in an airtight container in the pantry; it will keep for up to 2 weeks. </div>
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<b>Butterscotch Meringues </b></div>
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6 egg whites (room temperature)</div>
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2 cups caster sugar</div>
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1 teaspoon butterscotch or caramel essence (I used half vanilla and half caramel)</div>
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1 teaspoon malt vinegar</div>
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2 teaspoons cornflour</div>
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In a large metal, porcelain or glass (ie not plastic) bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form. A hand-held electric beater is ideal for this job. Gradually, <b>a teaspoon at a time</b>, add the caster sugar. I emphasise, add the sugar slowly. The mixture should be getting glossy, thick and shiny with each addition and the whole sugar-adding process should take at least 10 minutes.</div>
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Beat in the essence, vinegar and cornflour. Spoon mixture out into little 'blobs' onto a baking paper-covered baking tray. Bake in a low 110-120 C oven (I actually did mine at about 90 - 100C) for approximately 45 minutes until dry and crisp. The meringues should just lift off the paper easily.</div>
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This also makes a fab pavlova recipe. Just make it into one large plate-size mound on the baking tray. Cooking time will be a little longer, but bake at the same temperature (110-120C) for about 1 1/2 hours.</div>
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<b>Gingerbread Men</b></div>
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2 cups plain flour</div>
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1 tsp mixed spice</div>
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2 tsp ground ginger</div>
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1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar (we used soft brown sugar and it was fine!)</div>
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150g butter</div>
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Preheat oven to 180C. Line 2 trays with baking paper</div>
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Sift flour, baking soda, mixed spice and ginger together in large bowl. Add brown sugar.</div>
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Add butter and rub in with fingertips until it resembles find breadcrumbs. Add egg and mix to firm dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour to the mix (or if too dry you can add a little water). Roll into ball, wrap in gladwrap and pop in the fridge for half an hour (my girls were in a hurry so we actually popped it in the freezer for a bit!)</div>
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Roll out onto lightly floured surface until about 5mm thick. Using cookie cutters, cut shapes, place on trays and bake for 8-10 mins.</div>
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<i>(from <a href="http://highteawithdragons.com/white-chocolate-rocky-road/" target="_blank">High Tea with Dragons, adapted from Bluebells Cakery</a>)</i></div>
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2 cups (240g) marshmallows, halved</div>
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1 cup (150g) dried cranberries</div>
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1 cup (30g) freeze-dried raspberries</div>
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1 cup (30g) freeze-dried strawberries</div>
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Grease and line a 20cm slice tin with baking paper.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-77550896200857107272014-09-02T11:58:00.000+12:002014-09-02T12:03:39.695+12:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;">Just sorting out my market bookings leading up to Chrstimas! If you want to get your hands on some Cat Taylor Design products, this is where you will find us over the next couple of months:</span><br />
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Friday 29th & Saturday 30th 10am - 5pm<br />
Sunday 31st August 10am - 3pm</div>
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Carmel College Gymnasium</div>
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Shakespeare Road, Milford<br />
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<span style="color: #ff00ab;">Mt Carmel Ladies Night </span></div>
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Friday 19th September</div>
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6.30pm - 9.30pm</div>
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Mt Carmel School<br />
6 Mt Carmel Place, Meadowbank<br />
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<a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.co.nz/" style="color: #ff00ab; text-decoration: none;">Devonport Craft Market</a></div>
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Sunday 5th October</div>
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Devonport Community Centre</div>
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32 Clarence Street, Devonport<br />
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<a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.co.nz/" style="color: #ff00ab; text-decoration: none;">Devonport Craft Market</a></div>
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Sunday 2nd November</div>
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10am - 2pm</div>
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Devonport Community Centre</div>
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32 Clarence Street, Devonport</div>
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<a href="http://www.shop4christmas.co.nz/index.html" style="color: #ff00ab; text-decoration: none;">Designer Christmas Shopping Night</a></div>
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Thursday 6th November</div>
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6pm - 9pm</div>
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Kingsway School Events Centre</div>
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Silverdale, Auckland</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Park-School-Fair/492373240775318?fref=ts" style="color: #ff00ab; text-decoration: none;">Michael Park School Fair</a></div>
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Saturday 8th November</div>
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9.30am - 3pm</div>
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Michael Park School</div>
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55 Amy Street, Ellerslie</div>
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<a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.co.nz/" style="color: #ff00ab; text-decoration: none;">Devonport Christmas in the Park</a></div>
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Sunday 1st December</div>
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10am - 3pm</div>
Windsor Reserve, Devonport<br />
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<a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.co.nz/" style="color: #ff00ab; text-decoration: none;">Devonport Craft Market</a></div>
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Sunday 14th December</div>
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10am - 2pm</div>
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Devonport Community Centre</div>
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32 Clarence Street, Devonport</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-85682785495935471752013-10-21T19:25:00.000+13:002013-10-21T19:25:12.938+13:00Market SeasonSeems we are swiftly heading into the silly season - I have a few markets booked, so if you want to get your hands on some Cat Taylor Design products, you can find me here:<br />
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<a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.co.nz/" style="color: #ff00ab; text-decoration: none;">Devonport Craft Market</a></div>
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Sunday 3rd November</div>
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10am - 3pm</div>
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Devonport Community Centre</div>
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<a href="http://www.shop4christmas.co.nz/index.html" style="color: #ff00ab; text-decoration: none;">Designer Christmas Shopping Night</a></div>
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Thursday 7th November</div>
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6pm - 9pm</div>
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Kingsway School Events Centre</div>
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Silverdale, Auckland</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Park-School-Fair/492373240775318?fref=ts" style="color: #ff00ab; text-decoration: none;">Michael Park School Fair</a></div>
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Saturday 9th November</div>
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9.30am - 3pm</div>
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Michael Park School</div>
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55 Amy Street, Ellerslie</div>
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Sunday 17th November</div>
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10am - 3pm</div>
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Devonport Community Centre</div>
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32 Clarence Street, Devonport</div>
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<a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.co.nz/" style="color: #ff00ab; text-decoration: none;">Devonport Christmas in the Park</a></div>
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Sunday 1st December</div>
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10am - 3pm</div>
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Windsor Reserve, Devonport</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-82660406825590565522013-07-24T21:57:00.004+12:002013-07-24T21:58:37.626+12:00New cosmetic pouchesSo, I'm going to be rather bold, and gloss over the fact that it's been <i>forever</i> since I posted on here and just show you a few new things I've been working on...<br />
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Hot of the press are some cosmetic pouches in new designs which have just been added to <a href="http://felt.co.nz/shop/cattaylor" target="_blank">my shop</a>. These pouches are just the right size to fit those 'essential' bits & bobs that you can't live without (and being oilcloth, they are super easy to wipe clean).<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-66446050606666064112012-11-01T11:04:00.002+13:002012-11-01T11:04:55.225+13:00Market WeekendThe first of November already! I can't believe how quickly this year has gone.<br />
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I've had my head down this week working hard to prepare for this weekend. Saturday I will be at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Park-School-Fair/492373240775318?ref=ts&fref=ts">Michael Park School</a>, and Sunday at <a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.co.nz/">The Devonport Craft Market</a>.<br />
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I have a stack of new goodies, some of which haven't even been photographed yet! Loads of new kids owie bags, peg doll kits, (and some extra special Christmas Fairy peg doll kits), lovely new pencil cases and coin purses... plus a stack of new cushion covers to brighten up the house. As always, I will have some 'special market prices' - so, if you are in Auckland, come along and say hi!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-87321556790137809172012-10-16T20:48:00.002+13:002012-10-16T20:48:19.158+13:00Summer MarketsIn case you hadn't noticed, Christmas is creeping up on us! I will be selling at a number of markets between now and then... so if you fancy getting your hands on some of my products, this is where I'll be:<br />
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<b>OCTOBER</b><br /><br /><strike><a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.co.nz/"><b>Devonport Craft Market</b></a><br />Sunday 7th October<br />10am - 3pm<br />Devonport Community House<br />32 Clarence Street, Devonport</strike><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AutumnIndieCraftBazaar?ref=ts&fref=ts"><b>Matakana Indie Market</b></a><br />Sunday 21st October<br />9.30am - 2.30pm<br />Matakana Farmers Market Space<br /><span><span class="" dir="ltr">Matakana Valley Road, </span></span>Matakana<br /><br /><b>NOVEMBER</b><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Park-School-Fair/492373240775318?ref=ts&fref=ts"><b>Michael Park School Fair</b></a><br />Saturday 3rd November<br />9am - 3pm<br />Michael Park School<br />55 Amy Street, Ellerslie<br /><br /><a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.co.nz/"><b>Devonport Craft Market</b></a><br />Sunday 4th November<br />10am - 3pm<br />Devonport Community House<br />32 Clarence Street, Devonport<br /><b><br /><a href="http://www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz/garden-gala">Wilson Home Trust Garden Gala & Family Fun Day</a></b><br />Sunday 11th November<br />10am - 3pm<br />Wilson Home<br />Lake Road, Takapuna<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/165005926957187/"><b>Waimauku Kindergarten Ladies Pamper Night</b></a><br />Friday 16th November<br />7pm - 11pm<br />Waimauku Kindergarten<br />18 Freshfields Road, Waimauku<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devonportartsfest"><b>Devonport Arts Festival - Market</b></a><br />Saturday 17th November<br />4pm - 8pm<br />Devonport Community House<br />32 Clarence Street, Devonport<br /><br /><a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.co.nz/"><b>Devonport Craft Market - Christmas</b></a><br />Sunday 18th November<br />10am - 3pm<br />Devonport Community House<br />32 Clarence Street, Devonport<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matakana-Christmas-Market/306275352715882?ref=ts&fref=ts"><b>Matakana Christmas Market</b> </a><br />Friday 30th November<br />5pm - 9pm<br />Matakana Farmers Market Space<br /><span><span class="" dir="ltr">Matakana Valley Road, </span></span>Matakana<br /><br /><b>DECEMBER</b><br /><br /><b>Devonport Christmas Festival</b><br />Sunday 2nd December<br />10am - 3pm<br />Devonport Domain<br />Devonport<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AutumnIndieCraftBazaar?ref=ts&fref=ts"><b>Matakana Indie Christmas Market </b>(TBC)</a><br />Sunday 16th December<br />9.30am - 2.30pm<br />Matakana Farmers Market Space<br /><span><span class="" dir="ltr">Matakana Valley Road, </span></span>MatakanaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-76950399221408563622012-08-13T10:58:00.001+12:002012-08-13T10:58:45.169+12:00Fabric-a-Brac comes to AucklandSo, I have spent the weekend sorting and ironing and folding and measuring piles upon piles of fabric. I have been utterly ruthless... well, as ruthless as a chronic fabric hoarder can be! So make sure you come along to Fabric-a-Brac this Saturday if you are in Auckland.<br />
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I will have a full table of fabric just screaming out for a new home, from designer to vintage, plus meters of ribbon and twine, containers of vintage buttons, and lots of lovely bits and bobs!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-8197195506254037972012-06-25T11:53:00.000+12:002012-06-25T11:54:30.318+12:00Craft2.0Gosh, this blog of mine is really feeling a little neglected. Sorry!<br />
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So this week is <a href="http://craft2.wordpress.com/">Craft2.0</a>! I love Craft2.0 - and am really excited about a little road trip to Wellington with the lovely Sarah of <a href="http://songbirddesigns.blogspot.co.nz/">Songbird Designs</a>.<br />
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This morning I have been busy finishing off some <a href="http://felt.co.nz/listing/70827/Make-Your-Own-Peg-Doll-Kit">peg doll kits</a>, before I embark on the pile of <a href="http://felt.co.nz/listing/93115/Chevron-Tea-Towel---Red">tea towels</a> that are waiting to be ironed and packaged....<br />
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After being told how divine <a href="http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipe/Rocky-Road-L278.html">this</a> Rocky Road recipe was, we decided to try it yesterday, with a child's spin of course.<br />
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300g Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate <br />
200g Cadbury Energy chocolate<br />
1/2 packet snakes - chopped<br />
200g marshmallows - chopped<br />
1/2 cup rice bubbles<br />
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Break chocolate into pieces and melt over a double boiler. Then add all other ingredients. Pour into a lined, slice tin and refrigerate until firm. Remove from tin and baking paper, then cut into squares with a hot, sharp knife.<br />
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We took a container with us to the <a href="http://mercurymovieclub.co.nz/moonlight">Movies by Moonlight</a> last night... the perfect treat!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-415932072380078622012-03-11T16:52:00.000+13:002012-03-12T08:01:05.806+13:00Mediterranean Crusty Flat BreadHad one of those just use 'what's in the fridge' meals the other night.... Started off with <a href="http://cattaylornz.blogspot.co.nz/2011/09/warm-bread.html">this</a> lovely flat bread recipe using the left over mash potato, and then threw on some mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, olives and pesto. Delish!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-21712095365755062442012-01-28T19:15:00.000+13:002012-01-28T19:15:43.747+13:00a little house-keepingWell, we're back from a fabulous week up north at the bach. It is always so nice to spend a bit of time away from the hustle and bustle that is Auckland. The girls and I enjoyed lots of swimming, walking along the surf beach, and of course the divine chocolate and coffee at <a href="http://www.bennettsofmangawhai.com/">Bennetts</a>!!<br />
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School starts back next Tuesday (how did those summer holidays disappear so quickly?!)... so, all going to plan I'll be back up to speed next week. I have a huge 'to do' list, lots of new product ideas whirling around in my head... all I need now is some time do put it all together.<br />
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In the mean time, I have listed a few little <i>limited edition</i> Valentines goodies in
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Also, just a little reminder about my Valentines giveaway which closes tomorrow, Sunday 29th January 2012.<br />
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All you have to do is like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cattaylordesign">my facebook page</a> (if you don't already) and tell me your favourite colour (and why, if you like!). You can comment here, or on my fb page.<br />
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<b>Giveaway includes: </b><br />
5m of the most divine Italian, thick 100% cotton twine (red & white)<br />
8 love letter seals<br />
2 spools of Japanese washi tape (love hearts in red and white)<br />
8 buff luggage tags<br />
1 wee heart gift card<br />
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See you next week.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-23498036104167671242012-01-20T16:15:00.001+13:002012-01-20T16:15:24.414+13:00Single Duvet Tutorial<strike>My little one</strike>. Oh, sorry, my BIG 4 year old (as she is now known) was in desperate need of a new duvet cover. She 'accidentally' left a marker pen on her bed with no lid... all day... so you can imagine how the cover looked by bedtime!<br />
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She loved the balloon fabric (from <a href="http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/MMF/Swatch4.cfm?Gnam=Children%20at%20Play%20by%20Sarah%20Jane">Children at Play by Sarah Jane</a>) that was lurking in my stash, so I finally sewed it up for her this morning.<br />
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If you are looking for a quick, and relatively cheap way to change your kids bedrooms up, then sewing a new duvet cover is a good solution. I always buy packs of sheets, but only ever use the fitted sheets. Which means I end up with quite a few crisp clean flat sheets hanging around looking for a purpose!<br />
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This is a very simple tutorial. Don't be put off by sewing large amounts of material, it really is just a matter of sewing a couple of straight lines (and your seams are mostly finished for you with the sheets and selvedge edges!). <br />
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<b>Simple Single Duvet 'Tutorial'</b><br />
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<b>what you will need:</b></div>
1x single flat sheet (standard size 180cm x 265cm)<br />
215cm of your little persons favourite fabric (112cm wide)<br />
Pins<br />
Thread <br />
Sewing machine<br />
Iron<br />
Something for poking out corners (chopstick or similar)<i> </i><br />
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<i>* Duvet cover finished size approx. 140 x 210cm</i><br />
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<b>how to do it:</b><br />
1. Firstly, take your piece of 'duvet' fabric, fold the bottom edge over 1/4" pressing as you go, then over again 1/4" pressing as you go, and stitch along the length.<br />
2. Lay your sheet out flat (smoothing it out completely), right side UP. <br />
3. Lay your measured duvet fabric on top, right side DOWN, with the side edge seams meeting on one side. And the bottom edge (that you just stitched) meeting the bottom edge of the sheet. It will look a little strange, as though your fabric is not wide or long enough for the sheet, but this is correct.<br />
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4. Using a 1/4” seam allowance, stitch the two pieces of fabric together down the long seam.<br />
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5. Now repeat for the other side, so you will end up with a large 'tube'.<br />
6. Again, lay your fabric out flat on the ground. Using your 'eye' flatten the tube out so there is an equal amount of sheet fabric on either side of the duvet fabric.<br />
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7. Now, cut the excess sheet fabric off the bottom, across in line with the fabric. Pin across this top raw seam. Using a 1/4” seam allowance. Stitch all the way across the top. Finish with a serger, or zig zag stitch to prevent fraying.<br />
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8. Pin along the bottom edge about 35cm, leave a gap, then from the other side, pin along about 35cm. This leaves you a good gap for turning and stuffing.<br />
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9. Using a 1/4" seam allowance, stitch across the bottom to the 35cm mark. Starting at the other side, stitch along the bottom to the 35cm mark.<br />
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10. Trim off any lose threads, turn your duvet cover right side out, iron flat and admire your gorgeous handy work!<br />
11. You can add buttons or clasps to the bottom edge, but I just leave mine as it is (I am lazy and love quick projects, and changing bed linen easily!)<br />
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** You can also use the 'scraps' from your sheet as the backing for some little cushions, or even to make a pillow case to go with your duvet.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-30429392266617464782012-01-15T17:58:00.001+13:002012-01-15T18:03:45.810+13:00a little giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8K-NnGGjN66fmirahkAZdhhpnFtMqf5YzWZyzXIppc3r3Xcdgtc3mA74ngRfeUsImrynPu36b1iyg0PbMS_M06y-ln92uUVawYuDr665MjYNnd1GBH1XHlQP4kuTINmHAD7FquQkyBMui/s1600/valentines+giveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8K-NnGGjN66fmirahkAZdhhpnFtMqf5YzWZyzXIppc3r3Xcdgtc3mA74ngRfeUsImrynPu36b1iyg0PbMS_M06y-ln92uUVawYuDr665MjYNnd1GBH1XHlQP4kuTINmHAD7FquQkyBMui/s400/valentines+giveaway.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Who fancies a little giveaway?<br />
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I have been having a bit of a 'New Year' clean up in my studio, and found some lovely wee stationery items, so thought, why not do a stationery giveaway in time for Valentines Day! <br />
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Let's keep it simple. All you have to do is like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cattaylordesign">my facebook page</a> (if you don't already) and tell me your favourite colour (and why, if you like!). You can comment here, or on my fb page.<br />
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<b>Giveaway includes: </b><br />
5m of the most divine Italian, thick 100% cotton twine (red & white)<br />
8 love letter seals<br />
2 spools of Japanese washi tape (love hearts in red and white)<br />
8 buff luggage tags<br />
1 wee heart gift card<br />
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I will draw the winner on Sunday 29th January.<br />
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Good luck!<br />
Cx <br />
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So, in order to clear <i>our</i> house of chocolate, we decided to make some biscuits with it. <br />
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<h4>TOBLERONE Cookies <i style="font-weight: normal;">(slightly modified from <a href="http://www.toblerone.co.uk/toblerone1/page?siteid=toblerone1-prd&locale=uken1&PagecRef=636">this</a> recipe)</i> </h4><h4> </h4><h4>Ingredients</h4>75g butter, softened<br />
75g sugar<br />
75g soft brown sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
175g flour<br />
1tsp baking powder<br />
100g Toblerone, roughly chopped<br />
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Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Heat oven to 180ºC.<br />
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Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg. Fold in the flour and Toblerone pieces. Place large teaspoons of the mixture on the baking sheets, allowing room for them to spread. Bake for 12-15 minutes.<br />
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Cool on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wirerack to finish cooling. The cookies can be eaten warm or cold.<br />
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Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-80150892965624215642012-01-10T22:07:00.000+13:002012-01-10T22:07:08.618+13:00ottomanI had a day with no 'little people' in the house, so I decided to tackle recovering an old ottoman.<br />
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We acquired this ratty old ottoman when we moved in (almost a year ago) and I have been meaning to recover it since then, so it was lovely to finally cross it off my never ending 'to do' list.<br />
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I had a few meters of bright, tropical, cotton upholstery weight fabric in my stash, so decided it may be safer to use that for my first attempt!<br />
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Thankfully the staples came out without too much trouble, and recovering the base was quite straight forward. When it came to sewing the cover for the box cushion, I loosely followed <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2008/07/summer-sewing-perfectly-portable-cushion/">this</a> post. I found it totally straight forward and simple to follow, and easily adaptable for what I wanted to achieve.<br />
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It has certainly brightened up a dull corner of my bedroom, and the girls have decided that it is a pretty cool spot to sit and read stories. The best bit is that I now know what to do, so when I am sick of the bright cover I can just recover it with something new!<br />
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Every year I say I will organise a party for her early in December, away from Christmas and before it gets overlooked.... and every year life goes crazy and all of a sudden it is the 28th December and we haven't had a party... and, as you know, everyone is always away! <br />
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Well, I'm afraid to say that this year was no exception, but, we did manage to have a lovely day, pikelets for breakfast, friends to play, bike riding, dinner out, and a <i>very</i> pink ruffly chocolate cake to mark the occasion. And you never know, I may just get my act together and throw a party later in January... maybe!!<br />
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I saw this cake recently on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maisyandgrace">Maisy & Grace</a> blog and knew it would be perfect. It is also super easy (honestly) which in my books is a sure winner.<br />
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I also used the Chocolate Cake recipe from <i>Annabel Langbein's 'The Free Range Cook'</i><br />
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<strong>The Ultimate Chocolate Cake</strong>
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Prep time: 5 minutes
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3 cups self-raising flour
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2 cups sugar
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
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2 tsp baking soda, sifted
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200g butter, softened
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1 cup milk or unsweetened yoghurt
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3 large eggs
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1 cup boiling hot coffee
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Heat oven to 160°C. Grease the sides and line the base of a 30cm round cake tin or 2
x 20cm round cake tins with baking paper.<br />
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Place all ingredients
in a bowl or food processor and mix or blitz until the ingredients
are combined and the butter is fully incorporated. Pour mixture into prepared tin or tins and smooth top.<br />
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Bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes
out clean. Allow to cool in the tin.
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<i>* If not using at once, the cake will keep for about a week in a
sealed container in the fridge. You can also freeze it uniced.</i><br />
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<b>Buttercream Icing (from <a href="http://maisyandgrace.blogspot.com/2011/10/chocolate-cake-ruffles-what-girl-wants.html">Maisy & Grace</a>)</b><br />
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400g softened butter <br />
1kg icing sugar<br />
Vanilla extract<br />
A few tablespoons hot water<br />
Few drops of food colouring/gel/powder <br />
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Cream the butter using electric egg beater or cake mixer, slowly add
icing sugar and keep on creaming, adding hot water only a tablespoon at a
time just to help with the blending, and not too much as to make the
mixture runny. Just keep beating and beating until it's a smooth creamy
mixture. <br />
Test it by putting some through a piping bag, make a shape
and wait a while to see if it holds its form. <br />
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To Ice</b><br />
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Join the two cakes together by 'gluing' them with some icing. Then cover
the whole cake with the buttercream icing using a spatula/knife. This
is the crumb layer, just to cover the cake and provide a good surface to
pipe the ruffles onto, and needn't be flash.<br />
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Then, follow the tutorial on the clip below for the ruffles... honestly, they are <i>that</i> easy!<br />
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Good luck x <br />
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Not being one to sit still for long, I am already into my list of holiday projects!<br />
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I bought some old wooden chairs recently (actually, months ago!) that I intended to sand back and re-upholster. They've sat in the garage gathering dust and cobwebs, making me feel very guilty. But yesterday I finally pulled them out and made a start. I will show you them once I have finished....<br />
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But I did manage to start (and finish!) a quick and easy project recovering a little stool for Bella. I can't remember where it came from, but have been wanting to recover it for ages... I didn't sand the wood back or do anything tricky, so it was literally a 5 minute job. I had a small remnant of a pretty blue rose fabric from <a href="http://www.kokka.co.jp/en/">Kokka</a> which was perfect, and I even had enough to sew up a small cushion for her bed. Easy!<br />
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We are almost through the first week of the summer holidays, (how did that happen?!) and have been lucky with some gorgeous weather this week, so have been enjoying our days at the beach.<br />
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Last night I finished off the Christmas baking - well, I still have meringues to do! So thought I would share some of the recipes here:<br />
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<b>Chocolate Peppermint Creams (<a href="http://joseagar.com/">Jo Seagar</a>):</b><br />
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1 egg white<br />
1/2 tsp lemon juice<br />
2 1/2 - 3 cups sifted icing sugar plus extra for dusting<br />
1/2 tsp peppermint essence<br />
375g (1 packet) dark chocolate melts<br />
5-6 mini candy canes for decorating<br />
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Lightly whisk the egg white in a bowl. When slightly foaming, add the lemon juice, 2 cups icing sugar and the peppermint essence. The mixture will get too tough to mix with a spoon. At this stage start to knead the mixture and slowly incorporate the rest of the icing sugar until you have a firm mixture that looks like royal icing.<br />
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<i>Roll out on a clean icing sugar dusted surface to 1.5cm thick. Using a 3cm round cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place on to a tray to dry out a little. * I couldn't find a round cookie cutter, so actually ended up rolling the mixture into a 3cm round 'log' and slicing 1cm rounds off.</i><br />
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Gently melt the dark chocolate and dip the peppermints in. Using a chocolate dipping fork makes this easier. Drip off excess chocolate then turn out on to a sheet of non-stick baking paper to set. If desired, sprinkle the melted surface with crushed candy canes.<br />
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<b>Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti (<a href="http://www.donnahay.com.au/">Donna Hay</a>)</b><br />
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2 cups plain flour, sifted<br />
1 1/2 tsp baking powder, sifted<br />
3/4 cup caster sugar<br />
3 eggs, lighly beaten<br />
2 tsp vanilla essence<br />
1 tbsp finely grated orange rind<br />
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries<br />
1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios<br />
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Preheat oven to 160°C. Place the flour, baking powder and sugar in a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon to combine. Add the eggs, vanilla, orange rind, cranberries and pistachios and mix until a smooth dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and roll each portion into a 20cm-long log. Flatten slightly and place on lightly greased baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper.<br />
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until firm. Set aside to cool completely.<br />
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Use a serrated knife to cut the logs into 3mm-thick slices and place the slices on baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper.<br />
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Bake for a further 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Allow to cool on trays. Makes 80.<br />
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<b>Raspberry and Lemon Shortbread fingers (<a href="http://www.donnahay.com.au/">Donna Hay</a>)</b>*<br />
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120g butter, softened<br />
1 cup caster sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1 3/4 cups plain flour<br />
1 tsp baking powder<br />
1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind<br />
raspberry jam<br />
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Place butter and sugar in an electric mixer and beat for 4 minutes or until pale and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix to combine. Add the flour, baking powder and lemon rind and mix until just combined.<br />
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<b>Step 1: </b>Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and roll each portion out between 2 sheets of non-stick baking paper to make 2x 16cm x 22cm rectangles, using a ruler to ensure the rectangles are the correct size. Place on trays and place in the freezer for 30 minutes or until hard.<br />
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<b>Step 2: </b>Spread the jam over 1 rectangle and top with remaining rectangle. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for a further 1 hour or until very firm, which will make it easier to cut.<br />
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<b>Step 3: </b>Preheat oven to 180°C. Trim the edges of the dough and discard. Using a ruler as a guide, cut 1cm-thick slices and place on lightly greased baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper, leaving room to spread. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool on trays. Makes 20.<br />
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<i>* Donna Hay's recipe actually uses a sour cherry jam, but I just used what was in the pantry!</i><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-70239986351777070572011-11-30T09:47:00.001+13:002011-11-30T10:12:10.971+13:00almost thereSo today is the last day of November! I am always amazed when December rolls around so quickly, but also quite relieved to think the year is almost over and the holidays almost upon us.<br />
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I have another two markets this week, and have been busy preparing stock for them. Yesterday I made a pile of kids <a href="http://felt.co.nz/listing/72926/Kids-Apron---Bugs">aprons</a>, with a little Christmas cookie cutter included in each pack. These would be lovely teamed up with a little notebook for recording favourite recipes, or there are some great kids cookbooks out there.<br />
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Today's task is finishing of some new oilcloth <a href="http://felt.co.nz/listing/67331/Makeup-Case---Cath-Kidston-Roses-Oilcloth">make up purses</a>, pencil cases and make your own kits... and the list goes on!<br />
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Hope you are having a great week, and that the sun is out, wherever you are.<br />
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This week you can find me here:<br />
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<a href="http://www.gladstone.school.nz/" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gladstone School Christmas Market</span></a><br />
Thursday 1st December, 2011<br />
5 - 9pm<br />
8 Seaview Terrace<br />
Mt Albert<br />
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<a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.com/" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Devonport Craft Market</span></a><br />
Sunday 4th December, 2011<br />
10am - 3pm<br />
The Devonport Community House<br />
32 Clarence Street<br />
Devonport<br />
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Michelle West was the winner, and I sent out her package yesterday. I was going to do a wee Christmas giveaway next, but all the Christmas bits sold out too quickly, so will have to think of another little pack for next week.<br />
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Another busy week in our household, and 2 markets this weekend (with eftpos!!):<br />
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<a href="http://www.forresthill.school.nz/" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Forrest Hill School Christmas Market</span></a><br />
Friday 18th November, 2011<br />
4.30 - 8pm<br />
50 Forrest Hill Road<br />
Forrest Hill<br />
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<a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.com/" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Devonport Craft Market</span></a><br />
Sunday 20th November, 2011<br />
10am - 3pm<br />
The Devonport Community House<br />
32 Clarence Street<br />
Devonport<br />
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Cx<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-23955057134679360572011-11-09T19:59:00.000+13:002011-11-15T11:26:22.065+13:00Peony LoveHave I ever told you how much I love November.... The one month of the year that we get <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peony">Peonies</a>!! Which, in case you didn't know, are my favourite ever flowers!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-12161391078655917682011-11-04T10:17:00.002+13:002011-11-04T14:25:29.095+13:00market timeI can't believe we are into that Christmas season already. I have a stack of markets coming up, and have been a busy bee this week trying to get myself prepared for two this weekend. <br />
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<a href="http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2011/michael-park-school-summer-fair-2011/auckland/ellerslie"><span style="color: #666666; font-weight: bold;">Michael Park School Fair</span></a><br />
Saturday 5th November, 2011<br />
9.30am - 3.30pm<br />
Michael Park School<br />
55 Amy Street<br />
Ellerslie<br />
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<a href="http://devonportcraftmarket.blogspot.com/" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Devonport Craft Market</span></a><br />
Sunday 6th November, 2011<br />
10am - 3pm<br />
The Devonport Community House<br />
32 Clarence Street<br />
Devonport<br />
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They are both fabulous markets, but as Michael Park is only once a year,
I am really looking forward to it. <a href="http://www.michaelpark.school.nz/">Michael Park</a> is a Rudolf Steiner school and it has the most beautiful grounds. The fair includes, a delicious range of fresh food stalls, exciting and magical games for the children, many quality stalls and unique hand-made crafts. If you only make it to one
school fair a year, make sure it is this one!<br />
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<i>ps. I will have eftpos available at both these markets too!!</i><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-56982909911872752542011-11-02T10:33:00.003+13:002011-11-04T10:07:06.920+13:00french inspiredI love France... it is definitely up there in my top 10 places to live. I was lucky enough to spend a year there when I was 21, in a beautiful old chateau in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognac">Cognac</a>. It was such a magical time, and I often think about my daily trips to the boulangerie for fresh pain au chocolat and baguettes, and the local markets to buy produce...<br />
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So, I was thinking that it is about time I did a wee giveaway... with a little French twist! The winner will receive this little pack, which includes: a 'paris' coin purse, 10m of airmail divine twine, 1m spool of airmail washi tape, and 10 sweet airmail love stickers.<br />
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This giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere... all you have to do is 'like' my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cattaylordesign">facebook</a> page (if you don't already) and leave me a comment with your favourite book, children's book or film (I always love new ideas!). I will draw the winner next Friday, 11th November, 2011.<br />
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<i>ps: make sure you tell your friends too, as when I reach 400 likes on facebook I will do another giveaway over there!</i><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550020850833489575.post-4342295277700924522011-10-31T21:18:00.000+13:002011-10-31T21:18:26.489+13:00makingMy sewing table is piled high with a number of different projects at the moment. I have two markets this weekend and as usual have left a little too much to the last minute. Eeek!<br />
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Today I had a few hours to myself and managed to achieve A LOT. It always amazes me what you can get done with a couple of child-free hours! I finished off a few custom orders, packaged up some wholesale orders, made some new 'festive' lavender bags and bunting, and even got through a pile of owie bags! Tomorrow's list includes a pile of purses and cushion covers... watch this space...<br />
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