So this tart is just ridiculous. I haven’t made something twice in a row in a really long time. Blogging just doesn’t allow for it – I am constantly wanting to try new things, so that I can test out different recipes, and so I always have something fresh to share with you. But this one was just THAT good, that I had to bake it twice. The photos you see … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Dessert
Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Cheesecake
Alright. So how do you deal with making big decisions? Do you take the plunge and just do the life-changing thing? Or do you shy away from things that put you out of your comfort zone? Do you sit down and write a list of the pros and cons involved with your decision? Or do you just go with your gut? Do you talk about your feelings and your options with loved … Continue reading →
Creme Brûlée
So, about a year ago, I sat down and wrote a list of goals for 2012. It was a spur of the moment thing, I’m not even sure what motivated me to do it, and the list was just quickly tapped into my iPhone notes. I then proceeded to immediately forget all about it. Completely. I didn’t think about it again. Not once. Until a month or so ago that … Continue reading →
Nutella Cheesecake
Um, hi. So I’m going to get straight to the point today. You have to make this cheesecake. Like, now yesterday. It is amazing. It tastes like Nutella awesomeness. On a buttery biscuit base. It is going to blow. your. mind. So do yourself a favour. Put your laptop down and go to the grocery store. Now. Hear me? Buy some Nutella and some cream cheese and whatever else you … Continue reading →
Chocolate Espresso Mousse
So I’m freaking out a little. It’s coming to that time in my life when I am at a massive crossroads. A huge intersection. A junction. And. I. Am. Freaking. Out. In November, I will finish studying. I will officially be finished my Bachelor of Arts degree. And I will officially be finished my Patisserie course. I will no longer be a student. I will no longer be able to … Continue reading →
Polish Icebox Cake (Miodowiec)
When I finished high school, I worked hard for 6 months, did a quick English teaching course, packed my bags, sold my car and set off to live in Europe for a year. I had no idea what I was going to do for the whole year, so I started off in Poland (my entire family on my mother’s side are scattered around the country). I arrived on Easter Saturday, … Continue reading →
Strawberries Baked in Kogel Mogel (Zabaglione)
For those of you who are regular readers, you will know that my mum’s side of the family are Polish and that we went to visit them at the end of last year. The food there was absolutely amazing. The dinners my uncle cooked. The desserts we all baked together. The pastries we bought at the bakery. Delicious, all of it. And I’ve been missing it, because the food here … Continue reading →
Nutella Croissant Puddings
What do you do when you have bought too many French pastries? Or when you have leftover homemade croissants? You make croissant puddings, of course. And then if you’re anything like me, you eat them for breakfast. This is one of my absolute favourite recipes. It is so quick and easy to make and is always, always, always delicious. The layers of croissants, Nutella and custard are just heaven. I’ve … Continue reading →
Healthy Maple Walnut Apple Crumble
I used to love breakfast. Every morning I would have two slices of white bread, toasted and slathered in butter and Vegemite. Every morning. For about 10 years. Until I realised that white bread and copious amounts of butter are the devil when it comes to my hips. Since then, I have lost interest in breakfast, purely because I don’t know what to have. All toast is boring without lots … Continue reading →