I think I got a bit prematurely excited when I thought that with the cruisy freelance lifestyle I’ve adopted, that I might actually get to enjoy a Sydney summer for a change. Well, life and work have conspired to be non-stop busy since the new year began and I spent 17 hours yesterday looking at my computer screen. But as I … Read More
Popcorn Salted Caramel Ice Cream + 8 No Churn Ice Cream Ideas
I suppose it’s not a secret that this no-churn ice cream recipe is one of my absolute favourites. The basic recipe is just two ingredients, and it’s endlessly adaptable from there. You don’t need an ice cream maker, you don’t have to fuss around making a custard, and my favourite part – there’s no pesky left over egg whites. It’s … Read More
Guest Post / Roasted Strawberry Crumble Ice Cream
Hi everyone! Today I’ve got a delicious guest post by one of my favourite people, my cousin Roslyn – supermum to two of my favourite munchkins Grace and Charlotte, and also an amazing cook and baker! Hope you enjoy this awesome recipe xx Hey, hello! I’m Roslyn, Lisa’s cousin. When Lisa asked me to do a guest post, how could I have … Read More
Lamington Ice Cream Pops
Australia Day is one of my favourite holidays. It’s by far the most relaxed, a great excuse to spend time with friends over a few beers and fire up the BBQ. I also like showcasing some classic Australian dishes here on my blog, with one of my favourite (obviously) being the Lamington. Last year I recreated it in doughnut form, … Read More
Cake Batter Ice Cream Sandwiches
Hello hello. Just a quick note from me today, as I’m guest posting over at my gorgeous friend Steph’s blog Raspberri Cupcakes while she is off in Europe on her honeymoon! We’re actually going to be in Kuala Lumpur at the same time next week, totally by coincidence – how crazy is that! So I’m looking forward to catching up … Read More
Cinnamon Doughnut Ice Cream
To conclude my series of spiced up recipes for spicyicecream’s 5th birthday, I have a very special recipe for you. I have to say, I wasn’t sure this little experiment world work, but happily it did, and has become one of my favourite ice cream flavours to date. The doughnut flavour really carried through well and the ice cream itself … Read More
No Churn Mango and Saffron Swirl Ice Cream
Just consider this blog an ode to how much I love summer fruit. I’ve resolved to make as many delicious things as I possible can with my favourites before the season is over, and so far that has included berries (a few times), peaches, plums and today we’re talking mangoes. It was brought to my attention recently that I didn’t … Read More
Lychee, Vodka and Elderflower Iceblocks
Isn’t it funny how your tastes change over the years? As a child I wouldn’t go near mushrooms, eggplant, pumpkin, seafood, and many more things I now find delicious. Lychees were definitely in the ‘no way’ zone but these days I love them, and they have been especially delicious this summer. I came home one day a few weeks ago … Read More
Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
I’ve been thinking a lot about resolutions lately, I guess it comes with the territory in the first few weeks of January. I get the feeling that 2012 will be a year filled with big changes, big adventures and big life decisions, though I don’t want to jinx anything, and I thought I’d share a couple of the things I … Read More
Boozy Candy Cane Spiders + 13 Ways with Candy Canes!
Well well, it’s Christmas Eve Eve. Most of us are finishing up work for the year and finishing off preparations for a big weekend of celebrating! Hopefully you’re nearly finished all your shopping, but if you’re still stuck on what to make for Christmas dessert, hopefully this post will help! I thought I’d get into the festive spirit with a … Read More