:: Recipe: soft, American-style chocolate chip cookies

Posted by Kerry on July 21, 2008 | Permalink

Makes: loads (approx two dozen - thirty, depending on how much mixture you eat and how big you like ‘em)
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:: Rescued biscuit tins

Posted by Joelle on December 13, 2007 | Permalink

Robert Archard’s tins
I just discovered these tins, by Robert Archard, which I love. He has stripped most of the paint off old biscuit and sweet tins, leaving a stencilled design behind. I love baking, and it is great to see some cake tins that are an alternative to all the retro Cath Kidston styling. Plus it is great to see such a great reused and recycled product.

It’s tempting to wonder how to DIY these, but since Robert is selling them for a bargainous £6 (small tins), £8 (medium) or £10 (large) on his website I’d say go straight to him. How many people have access to a sandblaster anyway?

Also worth a look as excellent biscuit themed Christmas pressies are his cute little ceramic custard cream keepsake boxes, and the very handy gift tag ink stamper.

Robert is going to have a stall at The Design Grotto in London’s Somerset House this weekend, where I am headed. I know what I’ll be buying!