This vegan recipe comes courtesy of Califia Farms, just in time for Veganuary! 12 Doughnuts Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour½ cup pure cane sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)½ teaspoon fine sea salt¼ teaspoon baking soda1 cup Califia Farms XX Espresso Cold Brew Coffee¼ cup coconut oil, … [Read more...]
Recipe: Banana Custard Pie
Serves: 6 – 8 Prep: 30 mins + 4 hours chilling Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients 3 egg yolks ¾ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ¼ cup custard powder 2 tbs cornflour 2 cups full cream milk 200g dark chocolate 250g packet butternut snap biscuits 100g butter, melted 200ml thickened cream, … [Read more...]
Palm Beach Collection Candles
More candles for Christmas we say! This time our heart is melting for the cuties from Palm Beach Collection. Stripes are in, and so, we choose the Summer Bellini Scented Soy Candle and the Winter Pine Mini Christmas Candle. Summer Bellini is refreshing, it reminds us of fruit tingles. It has top notes of green, orange and mandarin, a heart of peach, strawberry and apple, and … [Read more...]
Carrol Boyes Tea Pot Man
If you are looking for a Christmas gift idea which is both practical and artistic, look no further than the Tea Pot Man from South African artist and designer, Carrol Boyes. This beautiful creation is made from strong, yet lightweight stainless steel and will become a much loved feature in any home. We have only recently discovered the Carrol Boyes collection, and are … [Read more...]
Browns Brothers Limited Edition Prosecco
Any celebration is made better with a little bit of a pop, and the limited edition Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé are on our gift giving list. The brand has collaborated with artist George Rose to give the bottles their unique designs. The Prosecco sparkling wine comes from the Victorian King Valley and is packaged in a fun purple bottle. It's fresh and light for summer and has … [Read more...]
Pilot Pen Pintor Paint Markers
Pilot Pen have a crafty idea for your homemade presents this year, with the range of Pintor paint markers. You can put these in the creative person's stocking, OR make your own unique, one of a kind gift. These multi surface markers are essentially water based paint - in a pen! All of the lovely qualities of paint, in vivid shades (you can mix them too), without the … [Read more...]
Glasshouse Fragrances Christmas Candles
It's the season to think gifting, and you know we love our candles. So, what do Glasshouse Fragrances have on offer this year? Besides all the classics there are some absolutely luscious Christmas themed candles. Two of our faves are The Night Before Christmas Dancing Sugar Plums candle and the Merry and Bright Pineapple Mint Fizz candle. Both of these triple scented … [Read more...]
Recipe: Bananamisu
This Bananamisu recipe features caramel and Kahlua. This will be quite the treat this party season! Serves: 6-8 Prep: 30 mins + 3 hours chilling Ingredients 375ml thickened cream 395g can or jar caramel 250g mascarpone 1/3 cup instant coffee powder 1 cup hot water 1 tbs caster sugar 3 tbs Kahlua 300g savoiardi sponge fingers 10 … [Read more...]
Recipe: Summer Mango Granita
It's mango time! What better way to spend those daylight saving evenings than with a glass of refreshing Summer Mango Granita. This can either be a mocktail or a cocktail - just add vodka or gin. Recipe courtesy of Australian Mangoes. Serves: 4 Time: 3-4 hours Ingredients 3 Australian mangoes 1 lime 1 cup water 1 tbs caster sugar 1 shot vodka or gin … [Read more...]
Noelle Australia Love Cranberry Candle
I admit I do talk about candles a lot on Beauty and Lace, and that is because they are one of my favourite things. When I discover a new brand (well, new to me) it does make my heart beat a little bit faster. Today I want to share a beautiful 100% natural wax candle with you, which comes from Noelle Australia. The flavour is called LOVE and it is Cranberry scented. Lets … [Read more...]