14/11/2022
Cannelés
We tasted these delicious cakes from Bordeaux and were decided to try the recipe at home. Ingredients 100 g brown sugar125 g flour (we used rice flour)500 ml milk (or vegetable drink)2 eggs1 yolk1 tbsp butter (melted) or coconut oila special cannelés tin Preparation Mix the eggs, yolk and sugar.Add the flour and mix again.Heat up the milk and stir in the butter until it begins to boil.Add the two mixtures.Leave to cool at room temperature.Pour the dough into
25/10/2022
Halloween Pumpkin Drawings
In Portugal, Halloween is a quite recent celebration. Here at home, we love it. In fact, we take every excuse to celebrate, make recipes, decorations and DIY’s! We also continue celebrating “Pão por Deus“, with the traditional “broas” and “ferraduras” and the little cloth bags we sew to offer them. On the 1st, the little ones still walk from door to door asking for the “Pão por Deus“, while they receive the treats in their hands. They
This year, for the first time since I can remember, schools are closed on Three Kings Day.We don’t usually give special attention to this date, but for once we decided to make cakes to celebrate it.Instead of a three king’s cake, we shaped little “prince cakes”, with some ingredients that we like.Here’s the recipe:INGREDIENTS:150g rice flour + 330g rye flour10g sourdough50g butter + 50g olive oil3 eggs70g brown sugar100g milkJuice of 2 oranges1 teaspoon salt1 cup of
29/11/2021
The New Project
I would like to share with you this turning page in my brand’s history, which also turns out to be my own story. When I started with handmade articles for children, back in 2001, I had no idea how far it would take me. The brand was growing, growing little by little, always backed by friends and inspiring customers.Each piece, every detail, was handmade. Materials were carefully chosen, as they would be used by children. Then in
25/11/2021
Mushroom Ornament
Here at home, we love mushrooms. Not only the ones we can eat but also decorative items, drawings,…🍄 This year, we decided to “recycle” Christmas decorations and make some new ones. It is the case of these hanging mushrooms.🎄 WHAT YOU NEED:– Modelling paste (we made ours in clay)– Paints– Paint brushes– String– Glue HOW TO MAKE:With the modelling paste, shape the mushrooms. At the top, make a hole so that the string can go in.Let it dry.Paint