The Tree ...while still aiming for a homely feel. For a fiver at IKEA you can buy 20 gingerbread hanging stars & hearts (90p for 10) and a little gingerbread house £3.00) to go next to the tree; for you to assemble and decorate. My icing is quite bad, but its only for my little guests! So first you have to decorate the hearts and stars. White Royal Icing: 1 egg white whisked till it is stiff but not dry. Whisk in 1 cup of icing sugar slowly until it is glossy and stiffish. Add 1-2 tsp lemon … [Read more...]