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Berry and Prosecco Roulade
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Berry and Prosecco Roulade | Recipe

This is my favourite use of sweet festive leftovers, including Christmas cake and leftover biscuits or cookies (I use gingerbread), which pair so well with my gluten-free brandy snap baskets.
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Christmas Aftermath Ice Cream | Recipe

This is my favourite use of sweet festive leftovers, including Christmas cake and leftover biscuits or cookies (I use gingerbread), which pair so well with my gluten-free brandy snap baskets.
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Hedgehog German Cookies | Recipe

Festive little hedgehogs! These German-style cookies are extremely delicate and have a ‘melt in your mouth’ texture thanks to the addition of potato starch.
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Christmas at the Beach

Christmas on the beach is the perfect opportunity to get back to nature and keep things on the simple side – leaving you to enjoy the surrounds and the opportunity to really connect with family and friends.
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The Spirit of Gifting: Christmas Gift Ideas for This Joyous Season

Any Christmas gift ideas? Whether you're shopping for your loved ones, friends, or even treating yourself, check our holiday gift collections!
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