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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

for Christmas?

The Christmas tree thread made me think to ask this

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Nothing yet but I have crystallised ginger to make chocolate gingers for my Mum.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A Christmas tree from chocolate tubs!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A contribution to the economy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Christmas chutney and melted Christmas chocolates that my beautiful 3 year old nephew will deliver to family in little tubs on Christmas Eve.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A rudolph from bedpans and urinals

A woolly penguin to stick on a hat

Some sausage rolls.....fuck you Mary Berry!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing yet but will probably be making decorations with the wee man at some point.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I made a Christmas cake complete with a crazy themed decoration for the top. It's turned out pretty good and will be raffled off to raise funds to feed some hounds

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

It's so lovely that people still do all these things

I've made my Christmas cards. And Apple Cinnamon candles to go with my apple things.

I have a wonderful apple tree and my best friend and I spent 2 whole days making apple jam, chutneys, a sauce and apple & blackberry gin.

We can't possibly guess which is likely to go down best

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 separate customers happy by finishing off their jobs for them today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Myself a well deserved drink!!!

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"A rudolph from bedpans and urinals"

If only fab would let us post random pics!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've made myself not hide away from it all.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"A Christmas tree from chocolate tubs! "

I so want to see this too.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I've sewn and embroidered a lot of things, today I made Christmas bunting. Rock and blimmin roll.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents."

But they are great presents

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 christmas cakes and 2 batches of mince pies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After my hospital appointment next week to see the consultant before my op I'm going to make some mince pies and some Christmas muffins. I won't be able to eat many though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I made my dog a purple scarf for our Christmas trip to Scotland.

-Courtney

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

I think we need a Fab Christmas shop for next year

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over a year ago

"Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents."

They're the best presents though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents.

They're the best presents though

I hope they taste good!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm working on some personal candles, I have 6 colours of wax made so far, just from tea lights and crayons

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've made my mincemeat with a tester batch of mince pies, just been making some more gift tags so they coordinate with the tree.....need to dry out some more orange slices to add to the tree decs.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I normally make Christmas puddings - will have to crack on for next year!!

Not made any mince pies as eldest made them 3 weeks in a row at school & I'm the only 1 that eats them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents.

They're the best presents though

I hope they taste good!"

Did you get the right bags for them yet?

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I've made my gran 2 necklaces for Xmas.

Yes... my gran, she's 90 and going strong

Nita x

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman
over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

"I've sewn and embroidered a lot of things, today I made Christmas bunting. Rock and blimmin roll.

Love the sound of the xmas bunting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm working on some personal candles, I have 6 colours of wax made so far, just from tea lights and crayons"
always wanted to try that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents.

They're the best presents though

I hope they taste good!

Did you get the right bags for them yet? "

No! I couldn't find any!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm working on some personal candles, I have 6 colours of wax made so far, just from tea lights and crayons always wanted to try that

I'd recommend you melt down scented candles if you can, as my wax doesn't smell particularly nice, and fragrance is a nice part of a candle, especially if it's a gift

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents.

They're the best presents though

I hope they taste good!

Did you get the right bags for them yet?

No! I couldn't find any! "

Oh no!

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents.

They're the best presents though

I hope they taste good!

Did you get the right bags for them yet?

No! I couldn't find any!

Oh no!

Do you mean the nice cello bags with a flat bottom?

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

What have I made?

Enemies when my mum and dad open their present

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Christmas cake and mince pies.

And decs with my daughter and Christmas themed cupcakes for the Church Christmas Fair.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"What have I made?

Enemies when my mum and dad open their present

You can't leave us hanging

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

beautiful music.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents.

They're the best presents though

I hope they taste good!

Did you get the right bags for them yet?

No! I couldn't find any!

Oh no!

Do you mean the nice cello bags with a flat bottom?"

Yes, I accidentally bought tiny little ones and I can only fit 3 cookies in, and no pretty ribbons around the top.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents.

They're the best presents though

I hope they taste good!

Did you get the right bags for them yet?

No! I couldn't find any!

Oh no!

Do you mean the nice cello bags with a flat bottom?

Yes, I accidentally bought tiny little ones and I can only fit 3 cookies in, and no pretty ribbons around the top."

Put in "block bottomed" when you search on Ebay or Amazon etc x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I made a wreath for the door out of a coat hanger and tinsel, I must say it looks rather nice!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I made 4 Christmas trees out of horse shoes today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm working on some personal candles, I have 6 colours of wax made so far, just from tea lights and crayons always wanted to try that

I'd recommend you melt down scented candles if you can, as my wax doesn't smell particularly nice, and fragrance is a nice part of a candle, especially if it's a gift

Can you mix them with essential oils? I made moustache wax for the hubby once and added something because we used beeswax x

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By *irty Girty From No 30Woman
over a year ago

Burbage

A coffee and thats all im making

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cranberry and orange oat cookies, gingerbread biscuits in various Xmassy shapes, and cranberry, apricot and orange chocolates.

I'm absolutely skint this year so people are getting the above instead of presents.

They're the best presents though

I hope they taste good!

Did you get the right bags for them yet?

No! I couldn't find any!

Oh no!

Do you mean the nice cello bags with a flat bottom?

Yes, I accidentally bought tiny little ones and I can only fit 3 cookies in, and no pretty ribbons around the top.

Put in "block bottomed" when you search on Ebay or Amazon etc x"

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've made my mincemeat with a tester batch of mince pies, just been making some more gift tags so they coordinate with the tree.....need to dry out some more orange slices to add to the tree decs."

I was thinking about your mince meat earlier. Still can't get my head around beef mince in mince pies

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Do you mean the nice cello bags with a flat bottom?

Yes, I accidentally bought tiny little ones and I can only fit 3 cookies in, and no pretty ribbons around the top.

Put in "block bottomed" when you search on Ebay or Amazon etc x"

Good tip, I used to sell them on eBay. Only got Halloween ones left

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Put in "block bottomed" when you search on Ebay or Amazon etc x"

Goes off to Google block bottomed for a laugh

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"A coffee and thats all im making

Typical

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By *awandOrderCouple
over a year ago

SW London

27 elf hats for a Christmas show .... torture ....

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over a year ago

"I've made my mincemeat with a tester batch of mince pies, just been making some more gift tags so they coordinate with the tree.....need to dry out some more orange slices to add to the tree decs.

I was thinking about your mince meat earlier. Still can't get my head around beef mince in mince pies "

Last year was my first Christmas in the UK and I kept seeing mince pies everywhere. I thought it sounded disgusting because I figured there must be mince meat in them.

It was strange finding out mince pies don't have mince in them. They still taste bloody gross though.

-Courtney

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"I've made my mincemeat with a tester batch of mince pies, just been making some more gift tags so they coordinate with the tree.....need to dry out some more orange slices to add to the tree decs.

I was thinking about your mince meat earlier. Still can't get my head around beef mince in mince pies

Last year was my first Christmas in the UK and I kept seeing mince pies everywhere. I thought it sounded disgusting because I figured there must be mince meat in them.

It was strange finding out mince pies don't have mince in them. They still taste bloody gross though.

-Courtney"

I quite like them but the gluten free ones are sadly lacking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A rudolph from bedpans and urinals

If only fab would let us post random pics!"

its quite popular I think as ive seen various pics of this across facebook the last couple of days, it does look cute.

I have sewn some christmas bunting which im really pleased with

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mini shortcrust pastry mince pies & the best veggie 'sausage' rolls ever!

Will be making a reef for the door & a light / twisted willow thingy too.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

Ok, maybe a Fab Pinterest account? I so want to see all this stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Put in "block bottomed" when you search on Ebay or Amazon etc x

Goes off to Google block bottomed for a laugh

Well??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm working on some personal candles, I have 6 colours of wax made so far, just from tea lights and crayons always wanted to try that

I'd recommend you melt down scented candles if you can, as my wax doesn't smell particularly nice, and fragrance is a nice part of a candle, especially if it's a gift

Can you mix them with essential oils? I made moustache wax for the hubby once and added something because we used beeswax x"

I haven't tried it, though I know you can buy specially made scent blocks for wax, though they look like they might change the colour.

Why not experiment with a small amount and see how it goes?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Put in "block bottomed" when you search on Ebay or Amazon etc x

Goes off to Google block bottomed for a laugh

Well??

I wasn't impressed

Didn't bring up anything remotely amusing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Put in "block bottomed" when you search on Ebay or Amazon etc x

Goes off to Google block bottomed for a laugh

Well??

I wasn't impressed

Didn't bring up anything remotely amusing!"

Oh I don't know!

I learned that the psychiatric unit is commonly known as the Bottom Block in hospitals

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over a year ago

Put in "block bottomed" when you search on Ebay or Amazon etc x

Goes off to Google block bottomed for a laugh

Well??

I wasn't impressed

Didn't bring up anything remotely amusing!

Oh I don't know!

I learned that the psychiatric unit is commonly known as the Bottom Block in hospitals

I expected more from urban dictionary

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

They're just food presentation bags

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By *punkloverCouple
over a year ago

hatfield

A hole in the hubby's credit card account lol

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By *lectrumMan
over a year ago

south shields

I'll be making some eggnog nearer the day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ok, maybe a Fab Pinterest account? I so want to see all this stuff

I luvre Pinterest

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive made fudge; original, rum and raisin and chocolate flavours.

And sloe gin

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Ok, maybe a Fab Pinterest account? I so want to see all this stuff

I luvre Pinterest

Me too, I have several accounts for different businesses but my personal one is my favourite

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Ive made fudge; original, rum and raisin and chocolate flavours.

And sloe gin

I'm waiting for someone to make me some sugar and dairy free fudge

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over a year ago

"Ive made fudge; original, rum and raisin and chocolate flavours.

And sloe gin

I'm waiting for someone to make me some sugar and dairy free fudge

I have a recipe for that using coconut milk and honey

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I give plants away, usually grown from seeds and lovingly tended, when I remember them

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Ive made fudge; original, rum and raisin and chocolate flavours.

And sloe gin

I'm waiting for someone to make me some sugar and dairy free fudge

I have a recipe for that using coconut milk and honey

Oh wow, sounds great

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ive made fudge; original, rum and raisin and chocolate flavours.

And sloe gin

Oh and sloe gin i forgot about that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"for Christmas?

The Christmas tree thread made me think to ask this

Iv made some vintage bottles (for presents) covered with chalk paint and découpage

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ok, maybe a Fab Pinterest account? I so want to see all this stuff

I luvre Pinterest

Me too, I have several accounts for different businesses but my personal one is my favourite

Me too

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

A 5ft by 4ft crochet blanket made from 80 6 inch squares which each took about 45 minutes each and then sewn the lot together. Now on round 2 of a 4 round border and then the bloody thing will be finished and my mother better like it!!

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

I've made two mohair scarves (never again mohair is a nightmare to work with!), two mohair (ditto) ponchos, Christmas cakes and cranberry and orange relish. I'm crocheting my little fingers off on three blankets for gifts and I still need to make a shawl and some flavoured gins and some star decorations.

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By *ola.Woman
over a year ago

Just where I need to be.

A couple jars of caramelised red onion chutney. Already given one as a gift.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've made bugger all and don't have a tree either so there!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

a huge portion of chilli which is in the freezer for when i cant be arsed doing anything for dinner

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

I've also made Lavender candles

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just put the first of the Christmas cakes into the oven

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing at all.

And no intentions of making a thing apart from beverages.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mini shortcrust pastry mince pies & the best veggie 'sausage' rolls ever!

Will be making a reef for the door & a light / twisted willow thingy too."

Do you mean a wreath

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman
over a year ago

Grantham

"I've just put the first of the Christmas cakes into the oven"

Aren't you meant to make them in October?

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