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Bear Claws!

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  Aaaaaaand we’ve officially reached the part of December where I snap.   Because ALL I WANT right now is a cold snap. ALL I WANT is a dusting of snow on the ground. ALL I WANT is to wear…

Butterscotch & Apricot Crepe Bake

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  Crepes for a crowd! Pancakes for a posse! Blintzes for all you mensches!   That’s right ya’ll, it’s brunch time! And this is my gift to you; the lazy girl’s guide to serving crepes in quantity.     Because,…

Blog Talk / Real Talk with Megan DeKok

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Hey Everyone!   Welcome to the second edition of Blog Talk/Real Talk! Today’s guest is Megan DeKok of the awesome blog Take a Megabite. If you love pink, quirky design and the best dang ice-cream recipes this side of the…

Eggnog Peach Cobbler Cake

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    Hear that? That distant sound of jangling reindeer bells?   Christmas is coming! It’s that time of year when we all light fires, wear sweaters, drink eggnogg and mulled cider, and sing Christmas carols around the fire… Except…

Sunday Supplements: Belgium Edition

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  This week’s Sunday Supplement is all about Belgium!   That wonderful country that separates France and The Netherlands, and borders Germany to the East. This country has definitely always punched above it’s weight in terms of contributions to the…

Sunday Supplements: BIRTHDAY EDITION

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  Hello lovely sweet readers!   Welcome to the Birthday Edition of the Sunday Supplements (woopwoop). This week we are shining a light on what every person should be experiencing during their special week. There should be loved ones, presents,…

Birthday Black Forest Cake

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  This is the first year since I’ve been blogging for serious, and this is the first year I’ve photographed my yearly ritual of creating a fun cake, just for me. I know, so many people reckon it’s sad to…

Blackberry Roly Poly Pudding + Cheat’s Custard

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  Oooooohhhhhh. That’s the sound I make whenever anyone talks about good old British puddings. It’s coupled with this weird squinty eyes/pursed lips/hand rubbing gesture. It doesn’t sound attractive, but when you see it…actually, you know what? It might be…

Epic Lamb Buns

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  OH HAI! You might have noticed something…no, it’s not a haircut…no, I’ve always worn glasses… IT”S A NEW SITE DESIGN!!!!   STREAMERS!!! BALLOONS!! PARTY-TIME!! EXCELLENT!!   Oops, that’s Wayne’s World. Actually, YEAH THAT’S WAYNE’S WORLD. Wayne’s World is awesome….

Marmalade Yoghurt Cake

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This is my day-glo tribute to the baking of Italy. Isn’t it funny how many of us walk around with a deep and romantic love for Italy in our hearts? Even, maybe even especially, those of us who have never…

Gingersnap Molten Chocolate Pots

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Ohhhhh, check out that ooze shot. That’s nice. Real nice. This little number is my new twist on that old favourite, the chocolate fondant. But this is both much lazier, and a little slinkier. Instead of whisking a lot of…

Rhubarb Ginger & Yoghurt Fool

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This is a punchy dessert. It’s exactly like the lady that I want to be when I grow up. At first it seems quite demure. Faintly coquettish and sweet. You might think it’s even a little shy. But then, the…

Passionfruit Delicious Pudding

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Ohh heeyyyyyy Winter. How you doin’? Because let me tell you – you look good. Like, snuggly doonas and flannel pyjamas good. Like, Ryan Reynolds in a nice suit good. You look so good, Winter, Ron Burgundy would want to…

Nutella Cheesecake – A Recipe

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What makes a good recipe? What makes a recipe into something that jumps out at you and begs to be made and to be eaten? I used to think that it was just a case of good food styling and…

Indian Spiced Potato Crisps – A Recipe

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Oooop. I’m dipping a toe in the water! I’m getting that squeaky voiced, cheeky grinned, I’m-doing-something-that-I-maybe-shouldn’t-and-I’m-scared-but-excited feeling again! Wait for it…..SAVOURY FOOD. Hhahahhahaha. Perspective can be such a bitch. Because that is a hell of an anticlimax in terms of…

Peach, Blueberry & Almond Galette – A Recipe

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The Brisbane weather has been a mite unforgiving to those of us lacking in air conditioning this summer. Most days temperatures are reaching the 30s before midday, and we’ve had almost 40 degree temperatures on a few unfortunate scorchers! I…