The other night, a friend asked if I'd ever made a Bûche de Noël, and after 5 minutes of gushing about marzipan mushrooms and chocolate pinecones, I had to admit that no, I never have. I doubt I'll get around to making one this year, so I'm drowning my sylvan sorrows in yule log-inspired ornaments and gift wrap...
- These teeny yule log ornaments were made by Ever Kelly- unfortunately, her kits are no longer available, but with just a small amount of materials (scraps of felt, a few beads, tiny mushrooms) and a little patience, I know you sewing-types could make your own, no problem.
- These 2"x4" faux bois gift boxes from D.Sharp (featured on Poppytalk) are so cute! Excellent for filling with homemade treats.
- Martha Stewart can help you make your own yule log gift boxes, either sweet birch logs adorned with glittered birds (of course), or sleek woodgrain boxes perfect for holding a fine bottle of cheer.
- If you can't send a cake, send a card, like this Bûche de Noël card from The Beautiful Project .
- Is there a small someone with a dollhouse in your life? This 1/12 scale Bûche from Sarah Maloney would get the tiny festivities started right. Or you can go all out with the dollhouse Winter Wonderland Sweets Table from Mouse Market, including a penguin skiing the Bûche on peppermint skis!
- Can anyone explain this Ghoul Log card from Andrea Kett to me? I don't quite understand it, but could not pass up the killer yule log dress. I'm pretty sure I'll need one of those when I finally get around to making a yule log cake- you never want your outfit to be upstaged by your cake!
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...What exactly is a Yule Log?
I have one every year. I just cover a swiss roll in chocolate buttercream icing and sprinkle some sugar over the top for the snow. I think I'll make my own swiss roll this year too (I do always cheat and buy the swiss roll).
ElectricKatie, a yule log is burnt on the winter solstice while you celebrate with friends and family. the bigger the log the better(more time to party).
Tess, thanks so much for the mention! I, too, have not tried to make the dessert version yet -- but every year I swear I'm going to try. Sticking to felt for now. ;-)
ElectricKatie - it's also a dessert meant to look like said yule log. I think sometimes a toy or charm is baked into the cake and the person who finds it in their slice gets a present. :]