Monthly Archives: December 2017

Jump Around

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

I love a Christmas jumper (although I’m yet to actually possess one) and it seems that I’m not the only one.  Remember the delightful Mark Darcy in his Christmas jumper in the Bridget Jones Diary. You don’t have to look … Continue reading →

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Have yourself a Mary Berry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

Christmas came early for me this year.  A fortnight early, to be precise.  First I was super-excited to receive Season’s Eatings the festive cookery book on feasts and celebrations, as Secret Santa present.  Then later that day, I was a … Continue reading →

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Wish list

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

Dear Santa, I have been good this year.  I’ve not burnt a single cake in 2017 and I’ve not even been tempted to ‘lick the spoon’.  If you’ve not bought my presents yet, any of these will come in handy … Continue reading →

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United Sweets of America

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

As we approach Christmas Day, there are usually more sweet things on offer, wherever you go – the office, get-togethers, even supermarket tasters and freebies. In the UK, Old School traditionalists are cracking open a family tin of Quality Street … Continue reading →

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Out and about with cake

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

Last weekend, I stepped out of the Delights Kitchen and took part in a Christmas Fair at our local nail bar, Pili Does Nails. Paloma Banks, the owner and I, have been business buddies for quite some time now, so … Continue reading →

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It’s National Cookie Day!

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

It seems like there’s a special a day for everything. It turns out that 4 December is National Cookie Day. A day to feast on and celebrate the humble or mighty cookie! The day was set and fixed as 4 … Continue reading →

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