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 →
Tag Archives: summer
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 →
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 →
Polish Blueberry Cakes (Jagodzianki)
Today I am just sharing some photos with you. These little cakes are a traditional Polish pastry, called Jagodzianki (say ya-go-jan-ki). The name means blueberry cakes, or blueberry pastries. They are made from a basic Polish yeast dough and filled with blueberries. Most bakeries sell them, or some version of them, in Poland, but I have never had any as good as my mum’s. Bakeries tend to use blueberry jam … Continue reading →
Sweet Cherry Galette
It’s spring outside, here in the southern hemisphere. The weather is getting warmer, the sun is actually shining, flowers are blooming and the days are getting longer as we head into summer. With spring comes delicious fruit! Cherry season has just begun here in Melbourne. Unfortunately, cherries are not at their best yet. The ones I bought yesterday were actually pretty bland. And not very juicy. Or sweet. So I … Continue reading →
Blueberry Crostata
My family loved these rustic strawberry tarts so much that I was begged to make them again. So I thought I’d try them out with blueberries instead. They were just as good. I love crostata, rustic tarts, freeform tarts, galettes, whatever you want to call them (all the same thing, just different names). I love them because they are so quick and easy to make. I love them because the … Continue reading →
Rustic Strawberry Tarts
Spring, a strangely early strawberry season and some leftover pie dough accidentally resulted in what has possibly become my favourite kind of pie (or tart!). Better than chocolate pecan pie. Better than apple pie. Strawberry tarts have won their way into my heart. They are just amazingly yummy and delicious and my little brother took a bite of one and yelled out “Go make more! Now!”. Yes, they were that … Continue reading →