Victorian Christmas Market In Photos

December has arrived!

The atmosphere during the Christmas period is immense and utterly priceless. Most commonly known as the month where people eat their body weight in food, wear memorable Christmas jumpers and showcase their debatable singing.There is no better way to start this jolly month than with a delightful little trip to a Victorian Christmas market. I decided to go the Worcester one as it's very close to where I live. It was based right in the centre of the town, which was handy for the extra Christmas shopping I needed to do. There was Owls, fudge, roasted chestnuts, Christmas decorations, beautiful buildings and much more. Everyone looked ecstatic, as it was the perfect environment to be with your close ones.

My boyfriend and I had such a lovely day, it was cosy, cute and very picturesque. I love to have a dabble with my camera from time to time and seeing impressive results is always a bonus. 

I certainly hope you enjoy looking at the few snaps I manage to capture.

Don't forget to share all of your Christmas inspired photos! I would love it if you tagged me in them on instagram or twitter so I could have a look and get super Christmassy with you.

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What's your favourite thing about this oh so exciting time of year?

Chocolate Orange Fairy Cakes.

 I thought I'd share with you something I did today, it was a rather indulgent naughty thought of mine.

Terry's Chocolate Orange is possibly the best chocolate ever and who doesn't love cake? Mix them both together and you have yourself a gorgeous, cheap, quick and easy snack. Perfect for a lazy Sunday, children's lunch boxes, or even to share around at school/work.

It only takes around 30 minutes and doesn't cost the world.

Things you will need (To make 12 cakes)

• 100g Softened butter
• 100g Caster Sugar
• 100g Self-Raising flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 level teaspoon of baking powder
• Fairy cake cases

For the icing;

• 100g softened butter
• 200g Icing sugar
• 100g of Terry's chocolate orange

Now get baking...

1. Preheat your oven to 200C or 180C for fan assisted ovens
2. Lay out 12 fairy cake cases on a baking tray.
3. Add in the butter, sugar, baking powder and eggs. Stir well.
4. Gently add in the flour and mix for 2 or 3 minutes to create a smooth, no lump mixture.
5. Spoon in your mixture into your cake cases, filling around half.
6. Whack them in the oven for approximately 15 minutes.
7. While the cakes are in the oven, get your chocolate and melt it. I used the microwave, I broke it up and did short bursts of 30 seconds, then stirring to prevent the chocolate from burning. Allow this to cool and try not to eat it. Mmmm.
8. Mix together the butter and icing sugar until you have quite a thick consistency then add in the chocolate.
9. You are ready to put your icing onto your cakes and decorate how you wish. I just grated some left over chocolate and sprinkled it all over the top. 

This is the best part...Tasting the cakes. You can't beat a bit of home baking, you feel somewhat satisfied and proud.

Let me know how to get on and share any tips.

Enjoy.