How to Make a Moustache Cake

April 22, 2016June 26, 20162 Comments

I love baking cakes for people's birthdays. It's a fabulous present to give someone and you can easily make is personable. This was my thinking for my friends 30th recently - I could make a personalised cake and it would be a great birthday present for him! I went onto Pinterest to gather some ideas. … Continue reading How to Make a Moustache Cake

Rustic Rocky Road

July 31, 2015August 23, 20151 Comment

I love taking my baked goods into work to share with everyone. I love trying out new recipes at home, but sometimes I don't want to eat the whole batch for myself. The alternative is to take the treats into work, which is always nice for my work colleagues. 🙂 I have been wanting to … Continue reading Rustic Rocky Road

Pear, Cinnamon and Almond Muffins

July 10, 2015August 23, 2015Leave a comment

I love this recipe because it's a great way to use fruit before it goes off and needs to go into the bin. It makes for great afternoon tea, and there is no electric mixer needed. The mixture becomes quite thick and chunky with the end result being a rustic looking muffin with that traditional … Continue reading Pear, Cinnamon and Almond Muffins

Chunky White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookies

March 13, 2015May 25, 2015Leave a comment

As a female, I love chocolate. I have always had a sweet tooth for it. As a teenager I could eat a whole block of chocolate in one sitting... Now that I'm older I'm less likely to binge on a whole block... It might still happen, but it's not as frequent anymore. Regardless of age, … Continue reading Chunky White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookies

Cute Cookies for Kids of all Sizes: Gingerbread Men

January 9, 2015January 13, 2015Leave a comment

For the past four years, I've been making gingerbread men at Christmas. It's become a new tradition of mine as I love sharing them to friends and family. 2014 was no different. I decided to make them for my work colleagues and I'm pretty sure they enjoyed the soft gingerbread goodness. The recipe below is … Continue reading Cute Cookies for Kids of all Sizes: Gingerbread Men

Koek (Dutch Spice Cake)

May 30, 2014June 21, 20151 Comment

Do you know the times when you've walked into a house and you can smell something divine being baked in the oven? The smell just wafts through the house and makes you feel warm inside... It often brings up memories of childhood, creating a nostalgic feeling towards the place and food. A lot of … Continue reading Koek (Dutch Spice Cake)

Baked Eggs and Beans Breakfast

May 6, 2014May 12, 2014Leave a comment

It's getting colder in Australia now, especially if you live in Canberra. I'm still such a sook when it comes to the cold, even after living in Canberra for over 7 wears. I don't think I'll ever get used to the winter chill. Even though it's about 13 degrees outside, the icy wind is a killer, … Continue reading Baked Eggs and Beans Breakfast