Being winter here in Sydney, unsurprisingly I’ve had a craving for hearty, comfort food and over the past few months I’ve made a few of my ‘go to’ comfort foods… including some lovely soups and stews. But earlier this month I was feeling a little bored with the usual fare, so turned to my collection […]
A couple of weeks ago now, I spent a long weekend in Melbourne visiting my brother and his family. I had a wonderful time while I was there. Time spent with the family, sightseeing and visiting some of the amazing restaurants and cafes the city has to offer like this and this was good for […]
I’ve been playing around with a few different recipes for Nutella cupcakes over the past month, and yesterday I finally had some time to not only bake a batch, but to also take some photos as well, which is good news for everyone as it now means I can now share them with you! The […]
Last night I made a simple yet delicious dessert using a recipe I tore from a magazine years ago and have been wanting to try ever since. I’m not going to tell you too much more about the dessert just now, as it’s worthy of its own post and I intend make it again in […]
So after disappearing for almost a month without any warning, I come bearing gifts… these gorgeous Raspberry, macadamia and white chocolate muffins. I hope they can in part make up for my extended absence!?! I’ve been dreaming of these muffins for the last couple of weeks and looking forward to reclaiming some time in the […]
Bananas. Love them or hate them? I don’t know about you, but generally I’m not a fussy eater. When it comes to fruit though, and bananas in particular, I do become perhaps a little fussier than the average person. My bananas can’t be too green, but then, they can’t be too ripe either… its a […]
Has it really been two weeks since my last post?!? I can’t believe what a crazy month March has been. Did you miss me? I sure missed you guys! I suppose now is as good a time as any to share my news with you all. Earlier this month I enrolled in a postgraduate course […]
The arrival of March has brought with it an ever so slight shift in temperatures, signalling the changing of seasons. The cooler mornings and evenings have somehow made me think ahead from summer salads and juicy ripe fruits to heartier meals and comfort food. I’m trying hard to resist the temptation to start cooking these […]