I’ve been making pickles for years and years at this point. There are almost always some zucchini, red onion or carrot and daikon pickles lurking in the fridge, so it seems a little crazy that I hadn’t tried making cucumber pickles until this year. Arguably the most common pickle of them all! I suppose it makes sense that I gravitated … Read More
Red Wine and Plum Tarte Tatin
It’s not a secret that I’m a big fan of a boozy dessert – coffee liqueur in tiramisu, bourbon salted caramel sauce, or a splash of Chambord in a berry dessert. I barely drink at all these days, but I can never resist a spiked dessert. Fruit and booze are basically best friends, and today’s recipe is no exception. This … Read More
Mother’s Day Recipes: Brunch, Dessert & Homemade Gifts
Cooking is my love language, so of course, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show Mum the love and appreciation I truly feel every day. Luckily, the way to my Mum’s heart is vanilla slice, so that works out quite well! So I put together a roundup of Mother’s Day recipes to make things easy and give you a … Read More
Pear and Anzac Biscuit Crumble
Now that we’re well into April, it’s starting to feel a little more like autumn. The days are still lovely and warm, but it’s getting darker earlier and the mornings have that little chill. Just enough that a hot coffee feels extra comforting. And I’m honestly living my best life. It’s my favourite season! Humidity and frizzy hair, farewell! With … Read More
Easter Egg Rocky Road
Here am I again, standing in front of you, begging you to make a seasonal rocky road. Why? Because it’s fun, whimsical and requires no baking. Plus it’s always on-theme and makes an excellent homemade gift. This Easter Egg Rocky Road is the perfect last-minute treat that you can whip up in about 10 minutes. Just melt, mix and set … Read More
Chocolate Cherry Focaccia
Here we are again, with the latest instalment in my ongoing Sweet Focaccia series – Chocolate Cherry Focaccia! And guys, it is so good – it contains an entire block of dark chocolate, after all. I absolutely love baking with cherries during their short season and they are honestly one of my favourite parts of summer. But combining them with … Read More
Passionfruit Crumble Muffins
No matter advanced you get as a baker, there is something so special and comforting about coming back to the basics. In my case, that was a craving for muffins. They were probably the first thing I ever baked on my own as a teenager, and the genesis for my now decades-long baking obsession. But these aren’t just any basic-bish … Read More
Berries and Cream Valentine’s Day Rocky Road
Somewhere along the line, Rocky Road became the Christmas treat that goes viral every December. I shared a Rocky Road Week on socials late last year and hundreds of thousands of people tuned in, which was honestly so much fun. But my question is… why are we limiting ourselves to enjoying Rocky Road only one month a year? It’s a … Read More
Homemade Chocolate Fudge Sauce
If you’ve only ever had store-bought chocolate fudge sauce, then you’re in for a very good surprise with this rich, delicious homemade version. It comes together with just 4 simple ingredients and takes about 5 minutes from start to finish. Drizzle it over ice cream, spoon it onto cheesecake, pour over poached pears, or use it to make the most … Read More
My Famous Potato Salad
It’s actually shocking that this is the first time I’m sharing my famous Potato Salad recipe, considering this blog has been around for almost 19 years. I make it often and it’s always a huge hit. If you invite me over for a BBQ (and I’m not already bringing dessert) then there’s a very high chance I’m showing up with … Read More