Just got back from another succesful evening selling puddngs. am so excited to see the reaction on people's faces, all the hard work that went into making and wrapping these delicious puds is worth it for that face of delight and instant purchase of fatpud, knowing these puddings are winging their way all around the world to be on the table Christmas day is such a buzz. 50 have been purchased for worldwide travel, one lady is taking hers to America, one to Scotland, they are becoming well travelled. Am appearing at St.Albans butterfly world tomorrow, 10- 5, I look forward to seeing you there, for now, goodnight x x x

Hi everyone from the world of FATPUD. I have been very busy of late, wrapping and selling these exquisite puddings. It's been a very exciting time, all the hard work is paying of when I meet and greet people at the christmas fairs, am having so much fun. The samples are going down a storm leading people to instantly buy my puds, world domination from FATPUD is on the agenda. last week I was in St.Albans on 13th Nov, and 16th at Wheatfields school, had such fun there, so thank you to all the staff for making me feel welcome. On Friday 26th between 5-8.30 I am at jennyns school in friday selling my puds and the next day am in St.Albans at Butterfly world doing pretty much the same! do come along to try a sample of these lush puds while stocks last, am having a ball selling them. they will also be appearing in Piggots butchers soon in Buntingford, thank you for now x x x x x

Hi everybody! sorry for my lack of blogging but have been busy of late with a few christmas puddings... they seem to have kept me a little pre occupied.They are all beautifully maturing, labels are in and the wrapping is well under way. Production this year has increased tenfold due to last years popular demand, am pleased to say orders are being received and the first Christams fair is in less than three weeks, time to get my Dickensian outfit ordered, till next time, goodbye x x

Just a little sneak peek at one of the available wrappings from fatpud..........

Went to Butterfly World today in St.Albans to promote the FatPud brand, what a lovely place. puddings due to appear there in two weeks for sale in their cafe and the Gingerbread House. I also intend to vote for them in the St.Albans food festival and ask you all to do the same!  http://www.allaboutst.albans.net/foodfestival/vote.aspx  thanks!

with a busy weekend behind me I have finally finished putting together my menu for up and coming cooking competition, am of to the local heats october 19th, until then the menu is going to stay a secret! I shall share the results with you on November 2nd when I find out if I am through to the regional part of the competition, wish me luck!!

foe those looking to follow me on the road i am currently due to appear at Garston Manor winter fair in Wtford, saturday 13th november. Wheatfields Infants nursery school, downes road st.albans tuesday 16th november, 7-9.30. butterfly world (address to follow) saturday 27th and 28th november. tannery drift christmas fair thursday 2nd november 3.15- 5.15 in royston herts. and at much hadham christmas market sunday 12th december, confirmation of these and exact locations to follow, more christmas markets to be at too, watch this space...

new packaging, all confirmed and ready to go live in four weeks, how very exciting. more to follow

gorgeous new batch of puds soaking in alcohol

the latest batch of fruit is soaking in guiness and brandy, together with the fresh apples and lemon and orange zests, it smells wonderful! shame smelly vision has yet to be created! not long till they are ready to be mixed and steamed. in  the meantime I have a yummy chocolate muffin recipe for you to try

2 eggs
200g castor sugar
130g plain flour
50g cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
160ml of milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla esscence
160g unsalted butter, melted
120g dark chocolate, chopped

a twelve hole muffin tray lined with paper cases


pre heat oven to 170c (gas mark 3)

beat the eggs and sugar together until pale

in a seperate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder. in another bowl, combine the milk and vanilla. gradually beat these two mixtures alternately into the egg mixture little by little. beat until all the ingredients are well incorporated

stir in the melted butter, then stirr in the chocolate

spoon the mixture into the paper cases until two thirds full and bake for about thirty minutes, or until the sponge bounces back when touched

leave muffins to cool slighlty in the tray before turning out

once cooled top with a fudge or butter icing, enjoy!!

Order your 2010 Christmas Pudding now!

Pudding size: 700g

Ingredients

Raisins, sultanas, currants, suet, demerara sugar, breadcrumbs, almonds, eggs, brandy, Guinness, love, cherries, mixed peel, eggs, flour, cinnamon, mixed spice, salt, fresh oranges lemons and apples. Puddings are not suitable for vegetarians or people with nut allergies.

Email me to order.

Preparation Guidelines

My exquisite puddings are already cooked and just need gently re-heating.

To microwave: remove outer packaging and loosen lid keeping the pudding in basin provided. Cook on full power for 4 minutes (timed based on a 750 watt output, if different refer to manufacturer's instructions). Leave to stand for 30 seconds.

To steam or boil: remove outer packaging leaving the pudding in the basin provided with lid. Place basin in steamer. If you have no steamer place in a saucepan half filled with water. Cook for one and half hours. Do not allow to boil dry. Ensure no water enters the pudding.

Enjoy!

A word about our new brand design and labels...

A big thanks to Michelle McCue who has worked with us tirelessly to ensure that we reflect the true philosophy of our brand with the right style and colours. We think it truly reflects our love of good, old fashioned, traditional, hand made puddings combined with a fresh, clean enthusiastic aproach! And that's Fatpud in a nutshell!