So I didn't mean to not blog for over a week but last minute Christmas preparations took up all my time. I have been busy making these ginger spice Christmas biscuits with the help of my assistant Caitlin who loves to choose all the Christmas themed shapes and help roll and cut out. We also made A LOT of chocolate truffles to giveaway as gifts. The girls helped me roll them into balls, dip them into white and dark chocolate them drizzle and decorate some in milk chocolate. I'm not sure how many I made but I did make 5 different sorts, orange liqueur, ginger, coffee, white chocolate/coconut and peppermint creams. Is your mouth watering yet? No photo's sorry. It took me two days to finish them so I was a little over truffles by the end.
On the Wednesday before Christmas we did our annual drive around town to look at the Christmas lights. The above home really goes all out with their whole garden covered in lights. These photos don't do it full justice but you get the idea.
I think it takes them about a week to complete it all.
A life sized nativity scene is part of it.
This is one of the houses in out street where nearly everyone has lights decorating their homes and gardens.
Our neighbors house.
And out Christmas tree all lit up. And of course I was super busy making some handmade presents which I shall share with you tomorrow.
Happy holidays to everyone!!!
3 comments:
Very nice lights and those truffles sound lovely! Glad you had a nice christmas.
Thank you for the festive trip around wonderful Whangamata. Sounds as if Christmas was yummy in your house!
What wonderful lights and decorations!!! Thanks for the tour.
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