Try a handmade gift this Christmas - Derval O'Rourke's spiced Christmas almonds

I love this time of year and this week I’m sharing some of my favourite ways to spend my downtime in December. For my recipe, it’s my gingerbread cookies and spiced almonds, both great edible gift options, writes Derval O'Rourke.

Try a handmade gift this Christmas - Derval O'Rourke's spiced Christmas almonds
Fri, 07 Dec, 2018 - 17:00

I love this time of year and this week I’m sharing some of my favourite ways to spend my downtime in December. For my recipe, it’s my gingerbread cookies and spiced almonds, both great edible gift options, writes Derval O'Rourke.

With so much to do in the run-up to Christmas it’s really important to schedule in time with family and friends.

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