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April 18, 2025

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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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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July 11, 2020

How To Have The Perfect Picnic

One of my favourite things to do on a day off is to have a picnic with friends. There is nothing quite like sitting in the sunshine, enjoying food and having nowhere better to be. Between our puppy Rosie, who has major separation anxiety (so we like to be able to take her with us), 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