Maisy and Grace

Friday, February 10, 2012

COOKIES IN A JAR

Here's a sweet little take on our Brownie in a Jar - It's a wee "Cookie in a Jar"! Made in our smaller Pint Mason jars, they are super cute - perfect for gifts and wedding favours.

Layer the following into a Pint size jar:
1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 cup white sugar (mixed together)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
Cover lid with pretty fabric or paper, bind with twine and tie on a tag with the following directions:
Preheat oven to 190 degrees celcius.
Empty contents of jar into a bowl.
Melt 100grams butter, beat one egg, and add to dry mix.
Drop tablespoons of mixture onto oven tray.
Bake for 6-7 minutes.
Makes approximately 12, delicious, crunchy and chewy cookies!!!
(Mine turned out more chocolatey, as the melted butter melted my chocolate chips!)
Enjoy. x

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Brownie in a Jar

This idea was such a hit at the end of last year that it almost made the charts. Facebook went into overdrive and little old 'Brownie in a Jar' went viral, finding its way into all sorts of Christmas stockings, parties, wedding tables and teachers end of year gift piles. Amid the frenzy I forgot to even blog about it! So, here's the Brownie in a Jar recipe (Ball Quart Mason jars available from our store)....

I first saw this idea about seven years ago when I purchased one from a school fundraiser. Unfortunately the brownie wasn't that nice, as it had a whole heap of oil in it, so I searched around for a good, simple recipe and adapted it slightly to make a 'jar full' of mixture.

ENJOY :-)

BROWNIE IN A JAR - The perfect homemade (and cute) gift idea ♥

This recipe fits into our Ball Quart Mason jar and our vintage 'Agee Special' jars. Layer the following into the jar:
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup plain flour
3/4 cup cocoa
3/4 cup walnuts/pecans (optional - replace with chocolate if necessary)
1/2 cup chocolate chips/chunks/buttons

Cover lid with pretty fabric or paper, bind with twine and tie on a tag with the following directions:
Preheat oven to 160 degrees celcius
Line an 18x28cm (or similar) baking tin with baking paper
Empty contents of jar into mixing bowl, mix in 3 lightly beaten eggs and 1 cup (225g) of softened butter.
Spread into baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes

Lovely cake like crust with gooey moist centre - and did I mention rich?! The perfect homemade gift. x

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Vintage Home Inspiration

Just taking a break from the madness of wedding orders and neverending emails. The kids are both having an afternoon nap so I'm feasting on a little bit of eye candy. Here's what I've been pinning lately on Pinterest. I definitely have a recurring theme going on here - turquoise, teal, shabby, repurposed, touches of yellow and orange....Feast your eyes on this....x

Source: decor8blog.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: vtwonen.nl via Christall on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: husetvedfjorden.blogspot.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: brabournefarm.blogspot.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: dottieangel.blogspot.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: tisaneinfusion.blog58.fc2.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: stylehandler.blogspot.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: le13zor.canalblog.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: dietcokeandasmoke.tumblr.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: housetohome.co.uk via Christall on Pinterest

Source: craftberrybush.blogspot.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: thefishermanscottage.blogspot.com via Christall on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Christall on Pinterest

Sunday, October 30, 2011

COLOUR LOVE - Turquoise & Yellow - Part 2

Here I go again. It's become apparent that I cannot stay away from these colours. Yes, they still keep me awake at night (just when the baby has been sleeping well too!) which means it is officially a full-blown colour obsession. There's something about the calming cool of turquoise and the happy 'instant cheer' of yellow that go so well together. It is indeed a cheerful combination. I like cheerful. Mixed cleverly with whites, greys and neutrals these colours sing - a gentle lullaby or a vibrant summer party mix. Cool and happy. Break out of the winter doldrums I say!