So it’s getting cold. And I don’t like it. I want warm, summer, sun, long days, being outside, the beach, fruit, cocktails… And the list goes on. Instead, it’s rainy, the sun goes down super early, the heater is on and I’m back to wearing two pairs of socks to bed. And I’m in denial. I don’t want to accept that we’re already more than halfway through autumn. Nor do … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Fruit
Passionfruit Tart
So I feel like lately I’ve been bombarding you with chocolate. And chocolate. And MORE chocolate. If there is anyone out there who doesn’t like chocolate (umm… if you do actually exist, how are we friends?) and is possibly complaining, then this one is for you. But it is also for the chocolate lovers. Because this is quite possibly better than chocolate. OhmygoshdidIreallyjustsaythat?! Yes. I did. I first made this … Continue reading →
Hot Cross Bun Macarons
Oh yes. I did. You may have read my last post where I mentioned I was working on something a little different to share with you this Easter. And this is it. I did it over Christmas with Gingerbread Macarons and wanted to see if I could do the same thing with hot cross buns. Well, it took a couple of tries to get the filling right, but here we have them … Continue reading →
Lemon Coconut Bars
Okay so it has been AGES since I last posted and I am SO sorry! It has been a slightly ridiculous week. Actually really crazy. I took on a few extra shifts at the new cafe I’m working at. The days are pretty long and intense in that hot little kitchen, but I got to bake a few of my own recipes to sell in store, which was really fun! … Continue reading →
Raspberry Walnut Crumble Bars
It’s now officially autumn – or fall – here in Australia. I’m a little shattered, because I’ve absolutely loved the gorgeous warm weather we’ve had over the past four or five months. I’ve enjoyed the long days, the warm evenings, the sun, the beach, and all the cocktails and ciders that have been consumed poolside and in outdoor bars. I’ve also loved the light, summery diet I’ve been eating and … Continue reading →
Strawberry and Custard Hand Pies
It’s summer over here in Melbourne. You wouldn’t know it with all the maple glazed pumpkin cake and gingerbread/eggnog macarons I’ve been baking. But it is summer. High summer. I swear. My days (once I’ve finished the morning bake at work) are filled with lots of tanning, laying by the pool, swimming, trips to the beach, buzzing night markets, long walks, afternoon cocktails and ciders, brunch in the sun, and warm, … Continue reading →
Nutella Stuffed Wholewheat Banana Coffee Cake Muffins
I know, I know, there’s a pattern starting to form over here… Of Nutella stuffed things. I’m sorry. Nutella is just SO good. Actually, scrap that. I’m not sorry. Because who doesn’t love Nutella stuffed things?! And if you don’t love Nutella stuffed things, then I only have one thing to say to you – WHY??? So now that we got that out of the way, let’s get back to these … Continue reading →
Banana, Pecan and Nutella Swirled Snack Cake
So this cake started with a few brown bananas I had in the fruit bowl that were staring me down all of last week. Because, just FYI, I am a little bit weird, and I have this thing with textures. Like, I will only eat bananas if they’re green. Once they’ve got a few brown spots on them, it’s over. There’s no way I’m going near them. They’re just way … Continue reading →
Healthy Apple, Yogurt and Oat Breakfast Muffins
So I’ve put on a little weight recently. Just a few kilos. It’s actually bothering the heck out of me but I’m trying not to freak out about it. I have no idea how it happened. It couldn’t possibly be due to all the beer, cider, lychee martinis and white sangria (that stuff is amazing) that I have been drinking now that spring is here. Or it couldn’t be because … Continue reading →
Peanut Butter and Banana Healthy Breakfast Muffins
So I cannot sit still. I am incapable. Like, I think I may actually have a problem. I am incapable of simply doing nothing. And I am addicted to technology. I cannot just be. I have to be doing, all the time. And it’s becoming ridiculous. Picture this: Tuesday night. Girl on couch. Watching Suits on TV and drooling over Harvey. Laptop on knees. Blog, Facebook, Foodgawker, Pinterest, email, recipes … Continue reading →