Category Archives: Baking

Baked Cinnamon Donuts

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

I have been eye-ing off the Baked Donut Trays at Big W for sometime…imagining lovely baked delights I could make for lunchboxes to please my kiddies when we return to school.  So while picking up the last of our school … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut Shortbread Trees

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Hazelnut Shortbread Trees     In the lead up to Christmas I envisioned making pretty homemade gifts (with the help of my Thermomix) and set out making lists of possibilities.  One of the ideas that formed was after finding a … Continue reading →

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Macaron Mania

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

About 12 months ago on the wave of all the macaron hype, I decided to see what all the fuss was about.  Actually, to call it a wave is an understatement.  I’d liken it more to a macaron tsunami, with … Continue reading →

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Carmelitas

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

This is a lovely slice for afternoon tea or a great dessert when warmed and served with a small dollop of cream.  It’s gooey, oozy and decadent, but a little goes a long way. Carmelitas Base and Top 200g softened … Continue reading →

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Banana and Coconut Bread… Bliss

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

My husband loves bananas.  At the moment, he’s working next door to a wonderful fruit shop and I’m sure he’s unable to walk past without buying a few.  As the rest of the family aren’t so keen, Hubby’s banana stockpile … Continue reading →

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Lovin’ from the oven

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

This week has really been one of getting ‘back to basics’ for me. I have been making staples such as bread rolls, greek yoghurt, spreadable butter and halloumi (all of which are very blog-worthy…but another time). I am surprised at … Continue reading →

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