baking
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Fig and Walnut Hot Cross Buns
Despite the fact that supermarkets are stocking them right after the new year, hot cross buns will always be synonymous with Easter. I was recently appalled to find out that my husband doesn’t eat hot cross buns because of his aversion to sultanas, and set out to find a different flavour combination that he would Continue reading
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Peach and Almond Galette
Summer is well and truly over for another year, and with it goes the best of the season’s stone fruit. It may not be good enough to eat fresh, but peaches, nectarines and plums are all still worth-while additions to your baking. We had this galette a few weeks back and it was delicious. I’ve Continue reading
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Classic Apple Pie
On a chilly evening, there really is nothing better than warm, slightly spiced apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream. Considering we had soo many apples from our apple picking adventures, I decided to use them in a pie, and the results were worth sharing! Continue reading
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Easter Lunch 2024
Easter is my favourite celebration to host and prepare for. Even though we are technically now in autumn in Australia, the spring-inspired decor that we have come to associate with Easter adds such a dose of joy and cheerfulness. Continue reading
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Scones
Is there really anything as good as a well-baked scone? For me, scones with jam and cream are nostalgic in the best possible way, and if I see them on a menu in my travels, I find them very hard to go past. The sad thing is, they’re a dime-a-dozen, but a truly good scone Continue reading
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Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny Cookies
We do so much fun baking around Christmas, and Easter misses out! I was so happy to stumble across this recipe for the CUTEST little bunny rabbit cookies, and I just had to share the recipe with you. Continue reading
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Carrot Cake
Easter is right around the corner, and if you’re a baker, there’s nothing more synonymous with this time of year than carrot cake. I’m a huge fan of carrot cake, but how do you even begin to wade through the thousands of recipes that exist to find the best one? Well I’ve tried quite a Continue reading
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Passionfruit Curd
Is there anything more delicious than fruit curd? The perfect curd is smooth, tangy, sweet, and can basically be eaten off a teaspoon. A friend of mine recently gave me two huge bags of home-grown passionfruit, and I couldn’t think of anything better I’d like to make with it than passionfruit curd. I trialed a Continue reading
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Lychee Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream
I’m always surprised by the number of people who have never tried lychees. We always had them during the summer when I was growing up, and they are still a tried and true favourite of mine. When I came across this recipe for lychee cake, I had to try it. It’s just as good as Continue reading
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Baking This Month: Rosewater
I love baking; it’s a wonderful feeling to be able to watch people enjoy something that you have made from scratch. I’ve decided to feature one ingredient each month, and I’ll share my favourite recipes with you right here. This month I’ve chosen rose: when used properly it is just the most delicate floral taste. Continue reading
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