I was trying to think of a clever title for this post but realised nothing could quite beat the description of the recipe itself. Salted. Caramel. Baked. Cheesecake. Need I say more? I’ve been holding off on my baking a little lately, due to the fact that I was lucky enough to receive my very … More Salted Caramel Baked Cheesecake
A very happy new year to you. I thought I’d start the year with the simplest of recipes. A recipe you can never go wrong with and one of the first I ever made – at school in home economics class. Particularly handy when you have a garden full of zucchinis and a family who … More Happy New Year
Last year I made gingerbread for the first time (here) and was so happy with the results I decided to include them in the yearly Christmas baking line up. Lately I’ve been seeing these upside-gingerbread-men-turned-reindeer and have been intrigued so I thought I would give them a try. This recipe from Exclusively Food is the … More Ginge-reindeer
I mentioned earlier in the week that we had grown the most enormous zucchini I have ever seen. I was so proud when I found it, I ran down to Adam with the biggest grin on my face. And we called out to both neighbours to tell them the exciting news. I’m certain they think … More From Garden to Plate: Zucchini & Coconut Bread
We are nearing the busiest part of the year. That time when you need to glance at the calendar whenever you have the discussion that you must ‘catch up before Christmas’ to negotiate a time both parties can commit to. Which is why a breakfast get together is such a good idea. And I’ve got … More Individual Bircher Muesli
As promised, the menu from Sunday’s lunch: ~Tuna Sashimi with Sesame Asian Slaw{Using the same recipe that I used here with salmon}~Crispy Pork Belly with Soy & Cinnamon Glaze and Apple Ginger Salad ~Flash Fried Salt & Pepper Calamari with Spring Onion Crunch{As I’ve made before here}~Crispy Whole Baked Red Emperor with Steamed Greens & Water … More Summer Sunday Lunch Menu
Whenever we are visiting the UK, Adam’s sister in law makes us the most delicious silky tomato chilli pasta. A version of pasta all’arrabbiata with a salty sauce that clings to the fettuccine and with only a handful of common ingredients. Bella will whip this meal up for us at a moment’s notice, when we’re tired and … More You Say Tomato, I Say Delicious
I’m often looking for a recipe for an individual sweet to take to a party or a morning tea or a picnic. I was looking for something of this description to take to a baby shower recently and searched for inspiration online. I found this recipe, and made some mini Oreo baked cheesecakes . Small enough … More Mini Baked Oreo Cheesecakes
I was given a brief recently that went something along the lines of this: a side dish for an evening BBQ to feed around twenty people. After some searching, I found this recipe for loaded potato skins and since it satisfied all of the mentioned requirements set to making a few batches. I tripled the … More Locked and Loaded
My Dad and I have always considered ourselves sort-of donut connoisseurs. Taking it upon ourselves to test donuts and score them according to flavour, lightness and overall enjoyability. So far, I believe the donuts from Flour & Chocolate Patisserie in Morningside, Brisbane have taken top prize. But we are always on the lookout for new contenders. … More Hole In One
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