How do we all feel about dessert for breakfast? I think you can tell that I’m kind of a fan. I just posted my new favourite breakfast – Baked French Toast. It is kind of on the decadent side and perfect for special occasion brunches. Most days I am having a smoothie (or a smoothie bowl when I feel fancy), … Read More
Berry and Rose Wagon Wheel Slice
I don’t really ‘do’ Valentine’s Day but there’s something about this time of year that makes me go mad for any recipe involving raspberries and chocolate. Raspberries are in season and so perfect right now, it would be a shame not to take advantage of their flavour and beauty. And when the desserts taste this good, I’m going to keep going … Read More
Golden Milk Panna Cotta with Roasted Apricots
If you’ve spent any time at all on Instagram in the last few months, chances are you’ve heard of golden milk – a warm healing drink with lots of turmeric. I became a convert when I had a horrible cold last winter and nothing was helping. I started making golden milk to drink before going to bed and within a … Read More
Funfetti Cheesecake Brownies
Last Monday, I made a batch of Funfetti Cheesecake Brownies. I had worked more days in a row than I could remember and was gearing up for another pretty crazy week. Even though my long to do list beckoned, Monday afternoon provided a small respite between deadlines. I calmed my anxiety by mixing sugar and eggs, cocoa and flour. For … Read More
Healthy Recipe – Berry, Coconut & Quinoa Crumble
Consider this post a love letter to one of my favourite desserts. To me, crumbles are a perfect example of a dessert that you can enjoy all year round, customise to suit the season, and cater to any dietary needs very easily without compromising on taste. I think the best thing about a crumble is that it’s so versatile. This … Read More
16 Favourite Boozy Desserts for Any Season
It’s no secret that I like to make Boozy Desserts and I have posted about a lot of them over the years. In fact I usually visit the bottle shop with dessert recipes in mind, not cocktails or after work drinks! I have long been fascinated by the way that different spirits can pair so well with certain ingredients, like … Read More
Triple Chocolate Brownie Skillet with Hot Fudge Sauce
When I started baking almost 10 years ago now, I used to completely ignore recipe instructions to preheat the oven. I had no idea what mise en place was. I’d never bring my butter or eggs to room temperature before baking a cake. I hardly ever measured dry ingredients accurately. I was often so eager to start baking that I … Read More
Cacao Chia Bliss Balls – Healthy Homemade Snacks!
After a few too many weekend pizza binges and really late nights working, I decided it was definitely time for a season of healthier eating and self care. Nothing too radical, no crash diets, but small easy to stick to tweaks to my routine that will hopefully turn into long term lifestyle changes. More vegetables, less sugar. More cooking at home, … Read More
Chocolate Espresso Mousse with Peanut & Pretzel Bark
This year my sweet tooth seems to go bye-byes for extended periods of time, which is inconvenient for the frequent updates I hoped to make to this blog! When I do eat sweets, I like dark chocolate, fruit, or something with a good hit of salt to balance everything out. And that is where this delicious Peanut & Pretzel Bark … Read More
DIY Pavlova Bar for Australia Day
It is Australia Day next week, which is our national holiday and one of my favourites. Firstly, it’s summer so we often celebrate with BBQ’s and beach picnics. I also get mighty patriotic about our favourite Aussie dishes which has led to creations like Lamington Ice Cream Pops and the Lamington Pavlova, among others. I love putting my own spin on … Read More