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Tag: Christmas Gift Idea

Festive White Chocolate Dipped Shortbread: Perfect for Christmas Goodies!

Image• Posted on December 22, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet
Simple and classic shortbread served on a red plate with a Christmas tablecloth.

Simple & Sweet Christmas Shortbread: Ideal for Gifting & Sharing

Image• Posted on December 1, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet
Vibrant red macarons with a slight gold dusting and a green macha tea buttercream filling, still on the baking mat.

Christmas Macarons: Perfectly Red with a Vibrant Matcha Green Filling

Image• Posted on November 30, 2024June 6, 2025 by Janet
The cutest little plate of gingerbread men with green bow ties, red buttons, blue eyes and a big pink smile.

Warm & Spicy Gingerbread Cookies for the Season

Image• Posted on November 29, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream: The Perfect Christmas Gift or Holiday Treat

Image• Posted on November 28, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

New York-Style White Chocolate & Ginger Cookies for Christmas Treats

Image• Posted on November 27, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Festive Macarons: Unique Christmas Treats to Make

Image• Posted on December 20, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Raspberry Macarons Using Italian Meringue

Image• Posted on November 28, 2022September 25, 2025 by Janet

Betty’s Classic Shortbread Recipe: A Time-Honored Family Tradition

Image• Posted on November 21, 2022September 25, 2025 by Janet
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Hey there! I’m Janet, based in Auckland, New Zealand, where I live with hubby Basker and our daughter Nisha.

I love baking and sharing simple, tasty recipes. I also enjoy planning travel adventures, creating handy Google Sheets templates, and jotting down a few thoughts and quotes that make me pause and smile.

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