There are certain times of the year that seem to be a birthday frenzy among my friends, most notably mid June, and late August. My own birthday falls in mid June, with no less than six other birthdays in the three days before and after my own. It is always very social and fun with lots of parties to attend. … Read More
Donna Hay’s Vanilla & Almond Biscotti
If you asked me to pick a favourite homemade cookie, I’d say Donna Hay’s Biscotti would be right up there. This was one of the first recipes I ever published here on the blog all the way back in 2007, and I still love it. I make it exactly the same way to this day. I could never get tired … Read More
Lunch Order
When I was a kid, the list of foods I didn’t like was almost longer than the list of foods I did like! Eating is about looks as much as taste, so some of my food prejudices were based purely on how things looked. Other foods had bad experiences attached. This lasagne is a combination of three things that I … Read More
How Quaint
Ever since we had to do a corporate identity for a tearoom at college last year, I have been a little obsessed with the thought of high tea. Fine china, elegant teacups and dainty little cakes and scones with jam and cream. However, the usage of the term as we know it today is historically incorrect. High tea was the … Read More
National Dish
There are few things more Aussie than a meat pie. Unless it’s a meat pie consumed while wearing shorts and thongs after playing a game of cricket on the beach, or in your mate’s quiet street. Or eaten during half-time at the footy and washed down with a beer. The humble meat pie is an Australian icon – a beacon … Read More
Recipe Index
Here is a long overdue, easy to navigate list of all of the recipes and reviews I’ve posted here on spicyicecream. Australian Food Aussie Meat PieBrown Sugar PavlovaChocolate PavlovaDad’s BBQ PotatoesLamingtonsLamington Ice Cream PopsPeach Melba PannacottaVanilla SliceVeal and Fennel Sausage Rolls Biscuits & Cookies AlfajoresBlueberry & Gingerbread Cheesecake SandwichesCaramelised Apple and Ginger ShortcakesCaramel and Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip CookiesChocolate and … Read More