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THE HOMEBAKERY Christmas edition 2012

GIFT IDEAS christmas inspiration Recipes

DECORATE, GATHER, EAT, AND HAVE FUN

GIFT IDEAS & INSPIRATION

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H&M HOME Candles (unscented) from H&M in different colors are perfect to decorate the table or bathroom with. Why not match the candles with a lovely French inspired ceramic jar? Retailer: www.hm.com/se Prices: Candle: 49,50 kr Jar: 54,50 kr

Panier des Sens These lovely hand creams and soaps by Panier des Sens is sold at Systrarna Voltaire in Stockholm, Sweden. These are some of our favorites bath products. Panier des Sens is a company with products orginating from the Southern France. Their products are inspired by Mediterranean ingredients and expertise. They only use fine ingredients to all of their products and they never test on animals. The products are also Paraben free and 93% organic. Retailer: Systrarna Votaire, Pub department store Price, hand cream: 119 kr Price, hand soap: 129 kr

ikea These hamper baskets from Ikea works great as a more stylish storage in the bathroom. Otherwise fill the baskets with products and give it away as a Christmas gift. Buy at: www.ikea.com Price: 89,00kr / set of two

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Christmas is soon here and you can’t help but to panic a little. It’s always a challenge to make time for work, chores and finding the perfect gift. That is why we’re sharing what we think are great products to have under the Christmas tree.

Enter accessories This is a brand that makes vintage inspired iphone, Ipad, computer cases, and bags. Retailer: Designtorget, Silvetto, Grandpa. web: www.enteraccessories.com

JONAS DAMON An alarm dock in Sustainably Harvested New Growth Beech Wood. Fits Iphone 3, 3G, 4, 4S. Retailer: R.O.O.M. PUB Department store Price: 399 kr

H&M Home Lovely pillow cases from H&M, will fit perfect in the sofa or bed. Retailer: www.hm.com/se Price: 49,50 - 79,50 kr

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DECORATE, GATHER, EAT, AND HAVE FUN

TABLE DECOR & ENTERTAINING

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en Kitch es hav t s u m 2013

Need some new things for your kitchen? Here are some products we find are perfect for the new year.

systrarna voltaire

H&M HOME

“Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need.”

These metal jars are perfect to store cookies, spices, or coffe/tea in. It’s also a nice gift to give away. H&M Home www.hm.com/se Price: 79.50 kr

- Julia Child

We are huge fans of the French dish Moules Marnèries and when we saw this pot in the Systrarna Voltaire’s store we just had to buy one for ourselves. Price: 369 kr A kitchen must-have for 2013 is the bread bin from Nigella Lawson. It’s stylish with that right homey feeling. Sells in different colors. Retailer: Systrarna Voltaire PUB Department store Price: 1295 kr

Nicholas vahé Products We are stocking up on Nicholas Vahé products for 2013. This is a brand with a range of edible products such as salts, peppar mixes, jams, mustards, and more. You can also find kitchen towels, aprons and kitchen scales.

Photo taken from Nicholas Vahé

Retailer: Selected by R.O.O.M at Pub department store in Stockholm.

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Martha Stewart We are huge fans of Martha Stewart and for this coming year the book “Martha’s Entertaining” will be on our coffee table. The book is best described as “Martha Stewart welcomes you into her world, where she entertains in the expressive and beautiful style that she has made so famous.” Retailer: www.bokus.se Price: 400 kr.

Bengt ek Design Renée voltaire

A kitchen timer in retro design with the inspiration from old racing cars, made by Bengt Ek Design.

Roasted ecological coconut flakes from Renée Voltaire is a true treat on cupcakes, cakes and just by itself as a snack! Make sure to have some at home.

Retailer: www.bagarenochkocken.se. (Also sold at NK in Stockholm) Price: 325 kr

Retailer: Systrarna Voltaire Price: 39 kr/st

Leila’s general store A retangular tart form, perfect to make an asparagus tart or an apple crumble cake in.

Renée voltaire

Measurement: 35x11 cm Height: 2,5 cm Retailer: www.leilasgeneralstore.se Price: 139 kr

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Powder bouillon that is completely ecological, vegan, glutenfree, without yeast extracts and is also lactose free. The taste on this bouillon is lemon grass and chili. Comes in 200 grams. It’s perfect in soups, chilis, meatsauces and for poultry and fish dishes. Retailer: Systrarna Voltaire Price: 69 kr

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Vintage cake stand What is better than a beautiful cake stand for your cookies, cupcakes or mini cakes? We found this lovely Willow 3 Tier Cake Stand made out of Vintage Churchill Serving Plates. Retailer: http://www.etsy.com/ shop/TheVintageCakeStand Price approx. 254 kr

IKEA For our Chrismas table setting we used this ikea dinnerware set called ARV. These have a classic design and works great any time of the year. The price includes a set of 18 pieces. Retailer: Ikea Price: 349 kr

Worleys Lighting Give some light this Christmas, literally. We found these lovely rustic, industrial and vintage inspired lighting. Maybe something for the new year?

Retailer: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ WorleysLighting Price: 1. approx. 446 kr 2. approx. 480 kr 3. approx. 412 kr 4. approx. 343 kr

We made the centerpiece with mini cades, white poinsettia flowers , spruce branches, yellow onions, whole garlics and also cinnamon sticks.

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the right light, at the right time, “ Ineverything is extraordinary. - Aaron rose, film director ”

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ROSS LAB

Sol Del Sur

We have fallen in love with these ceramic cellars! These are handmade and have a lovely rustic yet simple design. The three bowls comes together with three durable bamboo spoons.

Short Braided Necklace in Neon Multicolor. A wonderful necklace to wear for Christmas and/or New Years Eve party.

Retailer: http://www.etsy.com/shop/RossLab Price: approx. 309kr for 3 bowls and spoons

NOTE: Some of these Etsy items may note be able to ship before Christmas. Make sure to read the shipping and terms and condition on the sellers Etsy page.

ACME ART COMPANY

Retailer: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ SolDelSur Price: approx. 206kr

A funny reminder for the kitchen to keep priorites straght. We totally agree that it is Chocolate Before Dishes. This sign is handmade and has a unglazed matte finish with glossy lead-free glazed letters in red. Measures approx. 5.5” wide X 4.5” tall. Retailer: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AcmeArtCompany Price: approx. 96.55 SEK

Carolina grönholm

Wind And williow home

Carolina Grönholm is a talented illustrator based in Stockholm, Sweden. She creates many cute, fun, and dreamy illustrations and hand-printed apparel. See her wonderful work at her etsy shop:

A wonderful wooden bowl, 7" Teal and White Swirl. Has a modern decor and is made of cherry wood.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/latenightdrawing Prices: 1. Approx. 151kr 2. Approx: 27 kr 3. Approx: 30 kr 4. Approx: 30 kr

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Retailer: http://www.etsy.com/shop/WindandWillowHome Price: Approximately kr266.58 SEK

3 wooden spoons The colored portion is a soft rubbery plastic which makes them durable, comfortable and easy to grip. The wood is left natural and is made of Solid Beech Wood. Sells in different colors. Retailer: http://www.etsy.com/shop/WindandWillowHome Price: 164 kr / set of three

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SYRUP PECAN TARTS

BUTTER COOKIES

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RECIPES & SWEET TREATS

Traditional Saffron buns

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Saffron buns w. almond paste

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butter cookies Makes approx. 25 cookies | adapted from Martha Stewart Crunchy cookies that are great fun to make as you can make any shape or size. Nice to give away as a homemade gift. Dough 115 grams (1 stick) butter, in cubes 2,75 dl (1,1 cup) flour, sifted 1,5 dl (2/3 cup) white sugar 1 teaspoons vanilla extract A pinch of salt Baking tools Baking sheets Rolling pin Bowls Shaped cutters Plastic wrap Measuring cups “C is for cookie, it’s good enough for me; oh cookie cookie cookie starts with C.” -Cookie Monster, Sesame Street

Let’s Start Set the oven for 175C (350F) degrees. Mix butter and sugar well, then add vanilla extract and salt. Add the flour to the mix and continue to mix until it is well combined as a dough. Place the dough on a floured surface and cut it in half. Tear 4 pieces of large plastic wraps pieces. Put one dough half on one plastic wrap piece and cover it with a second piece of plastic wrap. Roll out dough between the plastic wraps to 1/4-inch (0,6cm) thickness. Then place the dough on a baking sheet and transfer to a refrigerator or freezer until it is firm and chilled. Repeat process with the other half of the dough. Use any type of cutter and cut out figures of the dough and place them on a baking sheet. Let the cookies bake until firm, 12 to 14 minutes. If you take them out once the edges are golden brown, the cookies will be crunchy on the edges and more chewy on the inside. If you like crunchy cookies let them bake a few minutes more. Let them completely cool before serving. Put them in a jar or paper bags and give away as a gift for Christmas, it will be highly appreciated. Enjoy!

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SYRUP PECAN TARTS Makes approx. 6 tartlettes

Want something new on the Christmas table this year other than saffron buns? Try these Pecan Tarts then, they won’t dissapoint. Dough 75 grams butter, in cubes 1,5 dl flour 1,5 -2 tablespoons cold water Filling 1 large egg 3 tablespoons light syrup 3 tablespoons white sugar 25 grams melted butter 2 dl pecan halves 1/3 teaspoons vanilla extract serving (optional) Whipped cream with a pinch of cinnamon

what is christmas without tart

Baking tools 6 tartlettes Rolling pin Bowls Whisk Measuring cups

Let’s Start Dough Set the oven for 200C (392F) degrees. Mix butter and flour (either by hand or with a fork) until the butter is evenly distributed throughout the flour. Add the cold water, and mix until the mixture becomes a dough. Move the dough over to a floured surface and roll it out pretty thin (You should be able to cut out 6 round circles for the tartlettes). You might have to gather the dough pieces that aren’t used and roll it out to get the last piece. Once you’ve rolled the dough out, butter the tartlettes pans and cut out six circles and fit them in the pans. Use a fork and nag (poke) the tartlette doughs on different spots. Then refrigerate until they are completely firm and cold, approx. 10-15 min. 5. Once cool, put the tartlettes in the oven until the dough is golden brown, approx. 5-10 minutes. Then let them cool completely. Filling Whisk egg, sugar, syrup, and vanilla extract together and then add the pecan nuts. Pour the mix in to the tartlettes and bake them in the oven until the filling is firm and they have a golden brown surface, approx. 10 minutes. You can serve them with whipped cream otherwise thet taste great just as they are. Enjoy!

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Saffron buns Makes approx. 30 buns | We use this recipe every year, adapted from “Vår Kokbok” Dough 150 grams butter 1,5 dl white sugar 50 gram fresh yeast 5 dl milk 1 teasoon salt 1 gram saffron 1 egg 14-15 dl flour 1 egg for brushing Filling 100-150 grams of butter, room temperature White sugar 150-200 grams almond paste, cold Topping Raisins Pecan Nuts Nib sugar Baking tools Pot Bowls Knife Rolling pin Mortar Grater Baking sheets

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Let’s Start Dough Use a mortar and finely crush the saffron together with a little bit of the sugar. Melt butter in a pot over the stove and add the milk, heat until 37C (97F). Crumble the fresh yeast in a bowl and add a little bit of the butter/milk mixture and stir until the yeast is completely dissolved. Add the rest of the butter/milk mixture, sugar, crushed saffron, salt, and egg. Mix it well. Then add flour and work the mixture to a smooth dough. Let it ferment in 30 minutes under a clean kitchen towel. Heat the oven to 200C (392F). Knead the dough smooth on a floured surface. If you don’t want filling in them you can bake out small shapes and figures, just cut the dough in as many pieces you want to make. (Jump to * ) Filling If you wish make them with filling, roll out the dough with a rolling pin, preferably to a rectangle. Spread the amount of butter you want on the dough’s surface and sprinkle some sugar on top as well. Grate the almond paste over the dough. Fold the dough in half and cut it in strips. You can then make knots (as in the picture on the previous page) or other shapes. The beauty of these buns is that you can be creative. *Place the buns on a baking sheet and let them ferment a second time under a kitchen towel for 30-40 minutes. Press some raisins in the dough (optional). Brush the buns with the beaten egg and add nib sugar and/or nuts of your choice. They should bake in the oven 5-10, or until it has a golden brown surface. Enjoy!

Without any filling

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