peppermint

Choc Peppermint Cheesecake

I’m off to my best friends house tonight for a night of nibbles, food and laughs. For me this is my idea of heaven. This is my first time out since having our gorgeous 9 week old baby so I’m quietly excited! I am in charge of dessert and naturally it had to be cheesecake. Choc Peppermint Cheesecake it is! A more cost effective option for the base is using a plain biscuit and 15g cocoa powder. When using cream cheese without gelatine for cheesecake be sure to buy the full fat version and the non spreadable version otherwise your cheesecake may not set. I find the Philadelphia blocks or [...]

Peppermint Foot Scrub

Another one to add to my homemade beauty products album. This is aimed at the feet but can be used as a hand or body scrub. Use by rubbing all over your feet and wash off with warm to hot water. This is to personal preference. Some people like it runnier while others prefer it drier and more gritty. Use as much or as little oil as you like. The sugar does settle over time so just give your container a little shake once a day or so. If you use it much less just shake when you go to use it or every week or so. It should last [...]