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Enchanted Chocolate Toadstool Bark - MakeBox & Co.

Enchanted Chocolate Toadstool Bark

This utterly delicious slightly salty, nutty and sweet sharing slab is ideal for a cosy night with the family. Well, I say that but it’s so yummy you might not want to share! It’s so simple and quick to make, making the perfect autumnal treat. YOU WILL NEED For the Base: 600g of your favourite chocolate. I've used 1 x 200g bar of dark chocolate and 2 x 200g bars of milk chocolate, this adds some interesting swirls. Sprinkles: Mushroom Sweets 100g white chocolate Red food colouring paste Handful of pecans, crushed. White chocolate buttons Milky Way magic stars Slated...

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Hannah Read Baldrey
Hosting a quick to prepare Valentines meal to share with Hannah Read-Baldrey - MakeBox & Co.

Hosting a quick to prepare Valentines meal to share with Hannah Read-Baldrey

If sharing is caring, then what could be more romantic than a sharing platter for your special meal Valentine’s Day. What’s great is its super easy to create with basic ingredients. Here are some ideas for sharing platters… Tips for laying out a platter: You will ideally need a large wooden chopping board for a rustic look, but a lovely serving plate will do. I love this style. Lay out all the food so It’s nestled closely together, this gives the impression of a real feast.  You can create extra height with small tapas bowls for foods in oil or vinegar. These...

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