Turkish Delight Mojito. A delicious cocktail inspired by the classic mojito but with rosewater, edible rose petals and white chocolate liqueur. It’s pretty, girly and super refreshing! I don’t really have a favourite cocktail, or something I order without fail every time. Of course I love Pimms! Any unique interpretation of a Pimms Cup will have my attention (like my Garden … Read More
Roasted Cherry Ice Cream Sandwiches (No Churn!)
This seems to happen every single year. I don’t plan on baking something specifically for Valentines Day, and then I end up posting something pink, red or chocolatey completely by accident! I had originally made these Roasted Cherry Ice Cream Sandwiches in the hopes of sharing them before Christmas, but the new blog design wasn’t quite ready yet. After a crazy busy week … Read More
Gingerbread Chocolate Tart
Just a short post from me today as I’ve got some baking to do myself! But if you’re looking for a perfect / easy / impressive / last minute Christmas dessert? I’ve totally got you. This hybrid gingerbread chocolate tart came out of another sweet brainstorming session with my sister, because I really wanted to use the cute little gingerbread … Read More
Italian Crostoli + Nescafé Dolce Gusto Circolo
Although I’m a pretty fussy coffee drinker, I never had any interest in buying an espresso machine, for the extra time it would take to grind coffee beans and clean the machine afterwards. First thing in the morning, I want my coffee immediately! But when I saw the sleek and shiny red NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Circolo capsule machine, I thought … Read More
Cherry Candy Cane Mojito
The other day, my sister and I brainstormed together to come up with a fun Christmas drink. I wanted it to be festive while also being super refreshing for a Southern Hemisphere summer Christmas. This Cherry Candy Cane Mojito is what we came up with! I know I’ve posted two cherry recipes in a row but they are so delicious … Read More
Cherry & Peach Pandowdy
If right now you’re wondering “what the heck is a pandowdy?!” I don’t blame you. If you imagine something along the same lines a Cobbler, Crisp, Buckle or Pie. A Pandowdy is a classic 19th century Southern baked fruit dessert where the pastry is broken or cut up into pieces. This allows the fruit juices inside to bubble up and … Read More
Prawn and Watermelon Panzanella
If you’re looking for a last minute Christmas salad, an easy side dish or even a quick summer dinner, this is it! This Prawn and Watermelon Panzanella ticks all the boxes – seasonal, delicious, pretty on the plate and a little bit unique. It brings together some some seriously awesome flavours in one dish. From start to finish, the whole thing … Read More
Thursday Tipples 02 / Pomegranate Gin Smash
I feel like a completely different person since I started working full time freelance. I feel so lucky to be able to do what I love. Of course running my own business is brand new to me and fraught with all kinds of new challenges. I’m learning every single day. But the thing I love the most is setting my own … Read More
Chocolate Cherry Bourbon Cheesecake + 13 Ways with Cherries
CHERRIES! I get super excited this time of year, because yes, Christmas is a little over a week away… but even more awesomely, almost all of my favourite fruits are in season, abundant, and totally delicious. Berries, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, figs (soon) and cherries! They’re one of my favourite fruits and only have a very short season, so I wanted to … Read More
Chocolate Spice Gingerbread
Gingerbread is just quintessentially Christmas! But this Chocolate Spice Gingerbread is kind of an upgrade. Picture this – your typical gingerbread cookie, a little soft, slightly chewy, with warming familiar spices. But with some cocoa, cloves and a touch of black pepper for a headily spiced dough that bakes up perfectly. This Chocolate Spice Gingerbread makes a perfect treat to … Read More