EduNews Magazine Summer '15/'16 | Page 33

Eat your Christmas Tree Sanet Prinsloo President Namibian Chefs Association Jingle bells and Red nose reindeer and cinnamon and chocolate. Its already that time of year again. As the schools will be closing shortly, how about taking on a baking session with your kids – this time, make your own edible Christmas tree decorations. French macaroons are all the hype these days and although it sounds very complicated to make them it is, after all only a recipe you have to follow. I got my recipe from the best pastry chef in Southern Africa, Nicholas van der Walt from the FBI cooking school in Johannesburg. You will nee a food thermometer for this recipe. (A handy tool to have in your kitchen if you are planning on making more sweet goodies).