Hobby Horses at midnight

6 O’Clock yesterday morning saw me making mince pies and chocolate logs.  And the reason behind this maniacal behaviour?  It was “Secret Santa” at work and I’d volunteered to make the eats.  Although I was on schedule to bake the night before, I'd actually spent the evening making a brown velvet hobby horse as part of a Father Christmas rescue mission for “the small child of a friend of my mother in law” (phew).  Consequently, I was occupied all evening with Dobbin.  Despite the late finish and early start, I’m pleased to say that all products were produced successfully!