So the last couple of weeks have just been crazy full of baking over here in my world. My friend had her engagement party over the weekend, and I was in charge of baking all the treats for her dessert table. It was. Insane. Basically, I was up to my ears in butter, sugar, almond meal, eggs and chocolate. I kept running out of the stuff. I kept having to … Continue reading →
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Chocolate Espresso Nut Tart
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Pecan Caramel Tarts
I made these little babies at culinary school. They were one of my favourite desserts we’ve made all term. Right after these. The class is Hot and Cold Desserts and has been my absolute favourite so far. The teacher is amazing, an award winner in bread and pastry sculpture. He is much more relaxed and trusting than the other chefs, simply allowing us to go off and cook what is … Continue reading →