‘Love Baking’ Series with Gem & Shane Smith: Spider Cookies

We are so excited to announce our brand new “Love Baking” series with pastry chef, Shane Smith in association with Gem. This series is hands down one of the tastiest baking collaborations you’ll come across this year! 

It has been such a joy to collaborate with the amazing Shane Smith and such a renowned Irish brand like Gem.

Over the coming months we will feature 5 recipes, from Halloween sweet treats, Autumnal comfort bakes to Shane’s festive Christmas favourites!

First up in our “Love Baking” series, we have Shane’s Spooktacular Spider Cookies. These spider cookies are the perfect combination of biscuit, chocolate and cuteness. A recipe you must try on the lead up to Halloween.

Happy Baking!  

About Gem:

Gem Pack Foods started out in 1967 as a small importer of specialist dried fruit, nuts, and seeds. Over time, their products have been used by Irish mums to create wholesome and home-baked treats for their families to enjoy. Today, in homes, cafes, restaurants, and more, their products can be found everywhere you eat. Their goal is to provide you with the finest ingredients packed in convenient formats to make cooking and baking easier for you and to inspire you with their series of recipes and kitchen tips regardless of your baking skills!

Check their brand new website  www.gembakes.ie

About Shane:

Award winning Pastry Chef, Shane Smith has over 23 years’ experience working in some of
the most celebrated pastry kitchens in Ireland & abroad.

These years of experience have ultimately led to the launch of “The Shane Smith Online
Cookery School” in 2022 ( www.chefshanesmith.ie ) The mission of the school is to share his
experience and knowledge to help educate, mentor and guide the next generation of pastry
chefs and home bakers.

Shane is currently Brand Ambassador for Gem and Kenwood. In his free time, he can be found behind the camera lens, styling and photographing food. He is no stranger to standing in front of the camera lens either as he is a regular on The Today Show on RTÉ One.