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April 2, 2024

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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November 20, 2023

Pineapple Coconut Cake

Summer brings all the best things in Australia: Christmas, holidays, and seasonal fruits. As a Far North Queensland girl, I’m always impartial to tropical fruits like mangoes, lychees and pineapples. I’ve made this Pineapple Coconut Cake twice now, and both times I ended up eating way more than I should have because it is just Continue reading

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June 21, 2023

Strawberry Charlotte

I stumbled across a picture of this Strawberry Charlotte on Instagram, and was taken in by how absolutely gorgeous it was. With a lot of sleuthing and the help of Google Translate, I uncovered the recipe and gave it a try a few weekends ago. It’s a keeper: easy, make ahead, the most stunning strawberries Continue reading

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March 8, 2023

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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February 15, 2023

Frou Frou Cakes Recipe

Frou Frou Cakes are such a tasty little treat: fluffy coconut cakes with pockets of tart raspberry all wrapped up in cream cheese frosting. They were first made for me by a student over 10 years ago now, and every time I have made them since, it’s to rave reviews. I’ve shared Frou Frou Cakes Continue reading

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January 18, 2023

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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June 27, 2022

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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“I think everything is life is art. What you do. How you dress. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in, and all your dreams. The way you drink your tea. How you decorate your home. Or party. Your grocery list. The food you make. How your writing looks. And the way you feel. Life is art.” – Helena Bonham Carter