In the endless search for old recipes I have been harassing all of the bakers in my family to find some of their old favourites. This Sultana Nut Loaf is a recipe from my Great Aunt Lily. I’ve always had a soft … Continue reading
Do you ever have those nights where you have a craving for something sweet but you’d rather be sitting on the couch with a glass of wine than slaving away in the kitchen? We’ve all been there. This week I’ve … Continue reading
There is something beguiling about the pages of a vintage magazine. The gorgeous, the ugly, the odd and the sexist. It’s all there; a little window into the past. They are fabulous sources of not only inspiration, but great simple recipes. They are … Continue reading
Coffee is KING in our house and over the weekend, we RAN OUT OF BEANS! An event which I am fairly sure gave us a sneak preview of the apocalypse. What ensued was a ripper coffee withdrawal headache and the husband … Continue reading
I’m sure we all have those days where everything we bake just isn’t quite right. Well lately I have been in a real baking funk. A few weeks of funk actually. The summit of said funk was what I will … Continue reading
Nectarines, plums, peaches and apricots; all are in abundance at the moment and I am in heaven! Stone fruits are for me the epitome of Summer. A plump juicy nectarine is probably my favourite, followed close behind by poached peaches {nestled on … Continue reading
Sometimes the easy recipes are the best and these chocolate biscuits are the proof! Their cracked appearance looks like the soil at the farm in the middle of a drought, but trust me, they’re moist and delicious with just the … Continue reading
An Australian summer and panna cotta were made for each other. A refreshing, cool dessert is just the ticket when the heat waves are shimmering. Today the temp is set to reach 36 degrees, a scorcher by Brisbane standards so … Continue reading
Christmas has come and gone like a whirlwind, and if you’re anything like me you are still dizzy from all the excitement/baking/eating/drinking! Despite all of my good intentions to have my Christmas Cake cooked, iced and ready to go before … Continue reading
Even Santa can’t deny that Macarons have been the hottest ‘toy’ this year for the baking nuts amongst us. I’ve not been to the North Pole {lately} but I think I can pretty safely say that Adriano Zumbo or Ladurée don’t … Continue reading
