Banana bread and I have been soul mates for many years now. I am not much of a cake eater but a slice of home-made banana bread that is crammed with brown sugar and cinnamon always has me reaching for the plate. Continue reading
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How to make black forest self-saucing pudding
23 Mar
Even though it was 40C today in Sydney I felt a compulsion to bake. And not just any bake but the most wintery, warming, comfort dessert there is – self-saucing pudding. Continue reading
Mixed berry and apple crumble
6 May
You know the cold weather has arrived when I start making apple crumble for dessert. Sydney has FINALLY got some cold weather and I couldn’t be happier. I know I am alone in my feelings about cold weather – everyone I know is absolutely Team Summer. Continue reading
Lime coconut cheesecake squares
2 May
I have a bit of a fixation with cream cheese of late. I just cannot get enough of baking recipes that use this creamy, unctuous ingredient. I also love pairing cream cheese with savoury ingredients – I am looking at you, smoked salmon – but when there is a block of cream cheese within arm`s reach I WILL turn it into a sweet treat. Continue reading
Irish coffee cupcakes for St Patrick`s Day
17 Mar
Those of you who know me IRL know that my surname is as Irish as it gets. I have never been to Ireland but am told that my surname is plastered across stores and businesses throughout the land. Visiting Ireland is on the to do list. I assume I will love it as I love England, the cold, history… Continue reading
Dense chocolate Guinness cake with buttercream for St Patricks Day
13 Mar
St Patrick`s Day is Friday March 17 and while the day marks a religious and cultural commemoration I believe there is always room for dessert. Continue reading
Chocolate chip coconut pancake recipe
28 Feb
Making pancakes from scratch for pancake day is so easy and I have the best recipe to share with you. This year I thought I would make a change from traditional plain pancakes – although this recipe can also be used to make these – by adding a couple of my favourite ingredients. Continue reading
Chocolate Chambord ricotta cake with raspberries.
23 Feb
Call me late to the party but I have just discovered two ingredients that are rocking my cake baking world. Continue reading
Chocolate whiskey cupcakes with peanut butter frosting
3 Jan
Happy 2017! If you have come to my site looking for a healthy way to start off the new year I am afraid you are out of luck. My first recipe for the new year is full of fat, sugar and alcohol, or as I like to think of it, the holy trinity of baking. Continue reading
Red velvet skillet brownie
2 Nov
Not very many desserts or sweet treats can tempt me – but when I see the words ‘red velvet’ I am in! I always order anything red velvet at cafes or in bakeries and I love baking red velvet-based recipes.
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